BOARD OF
SKAMANIA
Meeting
for Week of February 12, 2008
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, February
12, 2008 at the Commissioner’s Meeting Room,
Mark
Savarese of Columbia Phyto Technology advised of his objection to the proposed
agreement between the County and World Wide Organics for the lease of property
at
Paul
Mosbrucker of World Wide Organics encouraged the County to approve the proposed
agreement for lease of property at
Linda
Hunter advised of her concerns regarding future planning at
Commissioner
Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to remove
item #8 from the Consent Agenda, an agreement
with World Wide Organics for lease of property known as Building #2130 and
Building #2624 at Wind River Business Park, and table it until 11:30
a.m. Thursday, February 14, 2008.
Commissioner Pearce moved,
seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to approve the revised Consent
Agenda as follows:
1.
Minutes for week
of February 5, 2008.
2. Set public hearing for 1:30 PM Thursday, February 28,
2008 to consider Supplemental Budget #1 for 2008.
3.
Agreement
supplement #4 with Department of Transportation to extend the term of the
Regional
4.
Agreement with
Department of Ecology to provide funding for coordinated prevention grant for
solid Waste Drop Recycling project.
5.
Contract with
Skamania County Economic Development Council to provide management services,
onsite maintenance and contract with a marketing/development specialist/firm
for
6.
Agreement with
Aptitude Solutions for imaging of microfilm and index books.
7.
Contract with
Greyson Rudd to provide services for graphic design for the Columbia Gorge
Bluegrass Festival Poster.
8. Water Transmission Line Special Use Permit for use of
the Forest Service water system at
Commissioner
Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to
acknowledge receipt of a letter from the Department of Ecology reconfirming that
the
Commissioner
Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to approve
Resolution 2008-10 authorizing approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with
the Department of Revenue (DOR) for a Real Estate Excise Tax Automation Grant
Program to assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of an
electronic processing and reporting system for real estate excise tax
affidavits that is compatible with system developed by the DOR.
The
Board discussed a funding issue in the Central Services Department and the need
for payment of a voucher to transfer funds from county departments for 2008
data processing/copier charges. The
Board advised Central Services they would address the issue.
Commissioner
Tolfree joined the meeting at approximately 4:30 p.m.
The Board
reviewed and discussed a recommendation from Public Works regarding snow
plowing
The meeting recessed at 4:57 p.m.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 and
reconvened at 5:30 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree
present.
A public hearing was held to receive public comments
regarding the Board’s action of January 8, 2008 adopting Ordinance 2008-01 extending
the moratorium for an additional six months on the acceptance and processing of
building, mechanical and/or plumbing permits on any parcel of land 20 acres or
larger that was created by deed since January 1, 2006, the acceptance and
processing of land divisions (subdivisions and short subdivisions), and the
acceptance and processing of State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) checklists
related to forest practice conversions for any parcel located within
unincorporated Skamania County that is not currently located within a zoning
classification or the area generally known as the Swift Subarea of Skamania
County until the zoning classifications related to the 2007 Comprehensive Plan
and the Critical Areas Update Process are complete.
The
meeting recessed at 5:52 p.m. Tuesday, February 12, 2008 and reconvened at 9:17 a.m. Wednesday, February 13, 2008, with
Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree present.
The
Board participated in a workshop with Public Works to discuss Rock Creek, snow
plowing
The
meeting recessed from 10:18 a.m. Wednesday, February 13, 2008 and reconvened at
10:32 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 an update to the fee resolution, business
park zoning, cultural resource reviews, Carson Hot Springs, and WRIA 29A
In-Stream Flow Gauges, with no action taken.
The
meeting recessed at 11:02 a.m. Wednesday, February 13, 2008 and reconvened at
11:10 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree
present.
The
Board met in executive session regarding personnel from 11:10 a.m. until 11:20
a.m., with no action taken.
The Board participated in a workshop with Facilities
and Recreation to discuss snow parks, Mental Health room, and Fairgrounds, with
no action taken.
The
meeting recessed at 12:07 p.m. Wednesday, February 13, 2008 and reconvened at 1:38
p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree present.
The
Board participated in a workshop with Administrative Services to discuss meeting
reports, contracts, personnel, policies, public health, budget, risk
management, and upcoming trainings and meetings, with no action taken.
The
meeting recessed at 2:34 p.m. Wednesday, February 13, 2008 and reconvened at
2:41 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree
present.
The
Board participated in a workshop with a representative from the Mosquito
Control Board to discuss mosquito control in the
The
meeting recessed at 3:05 p.m. Wednesday, February 13, 2008 and reconvened at 9:30
a.m. Thursday, February 14, 2008, with Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and
Tolfree present.
Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion
carried unanimously to approve vouchers for the period ending December 31, 2007
in the total amount of $46,276.70.
Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion
carried unanimously to approve vouchers for the period ending February 14, 2008
in the total amount of $550,306.26.
Walt Loehrke, Columbia River Gorge Commission (CRGC) member reported on
the CRGC meeting of February 12, 2008.
Discussion included a plan amendment for recreation resort, Future Forum
meetings, rules making, and Gorge economy.
The Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss WSU Cooperative
Extension 4-H, Horizons Project, non-traditional programs, director retirement
issues, an intern from
Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and
motion carried unanimously to authorize Commissioner Pearce to sign a
memorandum of understanding for the SR-35 Columbia River Bridge Project.
The
meeting recessed at 10:35 a.m. Thursday February 14, 2008 and reconvened at
11:30 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree
present.
The
Board discussed a proposed lease agreement with World Wide Organics (WWO) for lease of
property known as Building #2130 and Building #2624 at Wind River Business Park
(WRBP). Paul Mosbrucker of WWO advised
is his interest to keep Columbia Phyto Technology at WRBP and gave a history of
WWO. Mark Savarese of Columbia Phyto
Technology gave a summary of his business and requested the Board to resolve an
issue with WWO regarding provisions in the lease and improvements to the
premises. Prosecutor
The
meeting adjourned at 12:05 p.m. Thursday, February 14, 2008.
BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS