BOARD OF SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Meeting for Week of September 9, 2008

 

The Board met at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 240 NW Vancouver Avenue in Stevenson, with Commissioners James D. Richardson, Chair and Jamie Tolfree present for a staff meeting.  Commissioner Pearce joined the meeting at 9:55 a.m.  Discussion included scheduling, hiring procedures, TV access channel, and training, with no action taken.

 

The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 9, 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. 

 

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

1.      Minutes for week of September 9, 2008.

2.      Senior Services Director revised job description.

3.      Contract amendment #1 with North Country Emergency Medical Services to expand services to provide ambulance and rescue services 365 days per year and increase the funding to $80,000 for 2008.

4.      Contract renewal with Randall C. Krog and David R. Quesnel, Attorneys at Law to provide public defender representation for indigent defense cases in Skamania County Superior Court and Juvenile Court.

5.      Contract amendment #1 with Skamania County Mosquito Control District to increase the compensation by $15,203 to provide integrated pest management services.

6.      Contract amendment #1 with Greyson Rudd to extend the term to February 16, 2009 and increase the payment for services to $2,500 for providing design services for the Columbia Gorge Bluegrass Festival.

7.      Contract with Harlow Bus Sales for the purchase of a wheelchair accessible mini-van for the dial-a-ride transportation program, using the North Dakota contract procurement option approved by Washington State Department of Transportation.

8.      Contract amendment #1 with the Department of Transportation to provide funding for dial-a-ride transportation services for seniors, persons with disabilities and the general public.

9.      Memorandum of Understanding between the Sheriff’s Office and Skamania County Law Enforcement Guild for 2008 salary range adjustments for Guild position classifications.

 

The meeting recessed at 10:06 a.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2008 and reconvened at 10:23 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

Peggy Bryan, Executive Director for Skamania County Economic Development Council reported on the Wind River Business Park.  Discussion included management, leases, and comments from the public regarding use of the facilities for law enforcement training and the need to protect local citizens from development and uses of the area.

 

Department Heads presented the following reports, followed by discussion of a request for proposals for a debit/credit card payment system:

§         Terry Blaisdell, Central Services Director reported on various projects.

§         Kirby Richards, Community Health Director reported on mental health and office remodel.

§         Larry Douglass, Public Works Director reported on the Salmon Falls Park and Ride and WinCams issues.

§         Scott Pineo, Facilities and Recreation Director reported on the modular building and the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Program.

§         Marilyn Butler, Administrative Services Director reported on the budget, revised Vehicle Use Policy, and state audit.

 

Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to approve payroll for the period ending August 31, 2008 in the total amount of $1,169,614.25.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:02 a.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2008 and reconvened at 3:00 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson and Tolfree present. Commissioner Pearce was present via phone until approximately 3:06 p.m.

 

Commissioner Pearce gave an update on status of reauthorization of Secure Rural Schools and County Payments.

 

Jim Potts, Legislative Representative for Skamania County gave a report on legislative issues.

 

The meeting recessed at 3:25 p.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2008 and reconvened at 9:33 a.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2008, with Commissioners Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Public Works to discuss personnel, Carson Ridge Road, fuel dispensing system, state audit, vehicle rental/purchase, Salmon Falls Park and Ride, snow blower, and Department of Transportation property agreement, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 10:12 a.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2008 and reconvened at 10:30 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Facilities and Recreation to discuss Wind River Business Park, Salmon Falls Park and Ride, letter of agreement for Family Fair, and the pool, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:24 a.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2008 and reconvened at 1:44 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Administrative Services to discuss budgets, personnel, policy issues, Forest Service, risk management, and scheduling, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2008 and reconvened at 2:38 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Community Health to discuss Public Health, case management, housing for homeless and mental clients, and reception area renovation, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 3:32 p.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2008 and reconvened at 9:43 a.m. Thursday, September 11, 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 11, 2008 in the total amount of $458,847.38.

 

Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to approve vouchers to Clark County Public Health for May 2008 in the amount of $23,321.91 and June 2008 in the amount of $16,526.75.

 

Walt Loehrke, Columbia River Gorge Commission (CRGC) member reported on the CRGC.  Discussion included an update on the Indicator Project, site visit to the East End of the Gorge, and an upcoming meeting with the tribes.

 

The meeting adjourned at 10:03 a.m. Thursday, September 11, 2008.

 

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

SKAMANIA COUNTY, WASHINGTON