BOARD OF SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Meeting for Week of August 12, 2008

 

On Monday, August 11, 2008 the Board attended the Forest Youth Success 2008 Slide Show and Luncheon at Skamania Lodge.

 

The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 12, 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.

 

Avis Dunas advised of concerns regarding contractors starting construction projects early in the morning near her residence.  Commissioner Richardson advised that the project she was referring to was in the City limits and not in the County’s jurisdiction.

 

Tom Schneider advised of concerns with timeliness of processing applications through the Health Department.

 

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

1.      Minutes for week of August 5, 2008.

2.      Interagency agreement with Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs to provide funding for Registered Sex Offender Address and Residency Verification Program.

3.      Agreement with Leroy Goodrich for lease of 62 acres of Trout Creek Field at Wind River Business Park for the purpose of grazing cattle in exchange for weed control and fence maintenance.

4.      Agreement modification #1 with USDA Forest Service to continue funding for 2008 for treatment of infestation of noxious weeds on federal land.

5.      Sheriff’s request to retain vehicle #723 to be classified as an AOC vehicle to be used by reserve officers at Dougan Falls, other special duty assignments, and as a back-up vehicle for patrol when a car is in for service or repair.

6.      Authorize additional funds to complete the install of equipment for patrol vehicle #714.

7.      Washington Counties Risk Pool Options and Payments - Policy Limits: purchase $5 million excess coverage for $1,000; Policy Deductible: retain the $25,000 deductible limit; Property Insurance: continue the current property insurance program and adjust building and content values.

 

Sealed bids were opened for the purchase of two (2) Hybrid Sport Utility Vehicles.  Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to forward the following bids to Public Works for review and recommendation:

1.      Gresham Toyota          2009 Hybrid Highlander          $31,898.00 each

2.      Gresham Ford              2009 Hybrid Escape                $31,254.59 each

 

The meeting recessed at 10:12 a.m. Tuesday, August 12, 2008 and reconvened at 10:20 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 the expansion of Building #2226, leases, marketing of the site, broadband, milfoil eradication proposal, and site assessment.

 

Department Heads presented reports, followed by discussion regarding Central Services budget, OnCore System setup for State Audit, developmental disability transition from school to adult, Clark County WIC Program update, and a property line dispute, with no action taken.

 

 

The meeting recessed at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, August 12, 2008 and reconvened at 1:37 p.m. the same date, with Commissioner Richardson present.  Commissioner Tolfree was present via phone.

 

Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to approve vouchers for the period ending August 12, 2008 in the total amount of $175,322.12.

 

The meeting adjourned at 1:40 p.m. Tuesday, August 12, 2008.

 

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

SKAMANIA COUNTY, WASHINGTON