BOARD OF SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Meeting for Week of May 20, 2008

 

A special meeting was held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 19, 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.

 

The Board participated in a workshop to discuss surplus timbers at Wind River Business Park and surplus real property at Rock Cove, with no action taken.  The Board was in agreement that the Chair would meet with interested parties and collect all reasonable offers.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Noxious Weed Control to discuss a proposal to rent one vehicle for 2008 through the Washington State Department of General Administration Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Program for the Title II Noxious Weed Control Program, with no action taken.  The Board was in agreement to move forward and schedule the proposal on the agenda for consideration.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Senior Services to discuss the Personnel Policy Call-Back procedures, code of ethics, and the Transportation Program Vehicle Maintenance Plan, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:05 a.m. Monday, May 19, 2008 and reconvened at 11:20 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree present.

 

The Board interviewed Kristopher Froehlich for a vacant Planning Commission position, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 19, 2008.

 

The meeting was called to order at 10:05 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 240 NW Vancouver Avenue in Stevenson, with Commissioners James D. Richardson, Chair, and Jamie Tolfree present, opening with the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Rick Jessel commented on the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed casino.

 

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

1.      Minutes for week of May 13, 2008.

2.      Notice of completion of contract with Creagan Excavating, Inc for snow plowing Forest Service 90 Road and Forest Service 25 Road.

3.      Acknowledge receipt of Claim for Damages from Embarq, CMR Claims Department.

4.      Adopt Skamania County Transportation Program Vehicle Maintenance Plan.

5.      Call for bids for Hot Springs Avenue Grind and Overlay Project, which includes the grind and overlay of Ryan-Allen Road, set deadline to received bids for 4:00 PM Monday, June 2, 2008, set date to open bids for 10:00 AM Tuesday, June 3, 2008.

6.      Waive building permit fee for Search and Rescue Building to be erected at Carson materials storage yard.

7.      Waive building permit fees for Skamania County Fire District #1 for new fire station in Carson.

8.      Contract renewal with Mark Yinger Associates to provide ongoing geologist consulting services for the Piper Road slide.

 

 

 

Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to appoint Kristopher Froehlich to serve in position 2B on Skamania County Planning Commission for the remainder of a four-year unexpired term expiring August 31, 2009 and an additional four-year term expiring August 31, 2013.

 

Ann Lueders, Safety Committee Chair reported on the Safety Committee meeting of May 13, 2008.  The Board reviewed and discussed the following reports:

§         Report #2008-04.  Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to agree with the Safety Committee’s findings and recommendations.

§         Report #2008-E-08.  Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to agree with the Safety Committee’s findings and recommendations.

The Safety Committee Chair advised of the expiration of the Courthouse representative’s term, new appointees from the Facilities and Recreation Department, and upcoming nomination/elections for a new Safety Committee Chair and new Secretary.

 

The meeting recessed at 10:18 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2008 and reconvened at 10:34 a.m. the same date, with Commissioner Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

Department Heads presented the following reports, preceded by discussion regarding the Auditor’s new payroll system.

§         Darlene Dickson, Senior Services Director reported on Department of Transportation grant compliance, homecare audit, meal site laundry, Human Services Council notification to clients, and program unit counts.

§         Karen Witherspoon, Planning and Community Development Director reported on an upcoming WRIA 29A Planning Unit Support meeting, zoning project, new Planner for the City of Stevenson, and upcoming Columbia Gorge Commission meeting and environmental Health committee meeting.

§         Kirby Richards, Community Health Director reported on chemical dependency, mental health, developmental disabilities, and gave an update on the Public Health Committee.

§         Larry Douglass, Public Works Director reported on the Piper Road slide, Rock Creek, Engineering Division projects, and County Road projects.

§         Terry Blaisdell, Central Services Director reported on computer replacements, new equipment purchases for various departments, and gave updates on various projects and programs.

§         Marilyn Butler, Administrative Services Director reported on risk management and attendance at a labor relations training.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2008 and reconvened at 9:35 a.m. Thursday, May 22, 2008, with Commissioners Richardson present and Commissioner Pearce present via phone.

 

Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to approve a voucher to the United States Postmaster dated May 16, 2008 in the total amount of $832.96.

 

Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to approve vouchers for the period ending May 22, 2008 in the total amount of $75,368.94.

 

The meeting adjourned at 9:40 a.m. Thursday, May 22, 2008.

 

BOARD OF COMMISSIONER

SSKAMANIA COUNTY, WASHINGTON