BOARD OF
SKAMANIA
Meeting
for Week of August 5, 2008
On Monday, August 4, 2008 the
Board attended Congressman Brian Baird’s Transitioning Economies Community
Forum held at the
The Board met at 9:25 a.m. on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at
the Commissioner’s Meeting Room,
The meeting recessed at 9:38 a.m., Tuesday, August 5, 2008.
The meeting was called to order at 10:08 a.m. Tuesday, August
5, 2008 at the Commissioner’s Meeting Room,
Jim Stein of Mabee Mines Road advised of concerns regarding
ongoing problems with vehicles speeding on Mabee Mines Road. Commissioner Pearce advised that caution
signs would be posted on the road this week.
Commissioner
Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried unanimously
to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
1. Minutes for week of July 29, 2008.
2. Acknowledge submission of Facilities and Recreation’s
application to Northwest Foundation for grant funding to be used in
implementing projects identified in the Stevenson Community Strategic Poverty
Reduction Plan.
3. Set public hearing for 11:30 AM Tuesday, August 26,
2008 to consider Resolution 2008-37 Supplemental Budget #4 for 2008.
4. Ratify the approval on July 29, 2008 of a contract
with Wubben Brothers, Inc for the sale of excavated materials from Rock Creek
at $3.50 per cubic yard.
5. Resolution 2008-36 distribution of remaining PUD
Privilege Taxes received by
6. Adjust range for Public Health Manager/Nurse
Practitioner job description to Range 29.
7. Public Health Manager/Registered Nurse new job
description at Range 28.
8. Community Health Contract Manager new job description
at Range 18.
9. Community Health Accounting Tech II revised job
description.
10. Authorize purchase of commercial 2-door 49 cubic foot
freezer for Senior Services Meal Program.
Commissioner
Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously
to ratify the Vice-Chair’s approval on August 4, 2008 of Resolution 2008-38
Compensation of Full-Time Sheriff’s Office FLSA Exempt Personnel for State
Mobilization Assignments.
The Board discussed the
need for an emergency notification system for the
John
Carlson, Emergency Management Coordinator reported on monitoring of Mount St.
Helens, Piper Road/Rock Creek Landslide, Comprehensive Emergency Management
Plan, Clark County American Red Cross, Emergency Management Performance Grant,
Washington State Staging Area Working Group, Fire Wise 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 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 5, 2008 and reconvened at 10:40 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson,
Pearce and Tolfree present.
Department Heads presented the following reports,
followed by discussion regarding ER&R, with no action taken.
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Karen Witherspoon, Planning and Community Development Director gave an
update on the Wind River Resort proposal, reported on the Zoning Project, an upcoming
Columbia Gorge Commission meeting, and advised of upcoming training.
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Terry Blaisdell advised of UPS problems in the server room and gave an
update on various projects.
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Scott Pineo, Facilities and Recreation Director advised of radio
coverage of the Fair and Fair activities, and gave updates on the Bluegrass
Festival, Annex remodel, and ER&R meeting.
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Larry Douglass, Public Works Director reported on the Piper Road slide,
Engineering Division projects, County Road projects, ER&R, Building
Department, and Solid Waste.
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Darlene Dickson, Senior Services Director advised of a recent accident
involving the Senior Services bus and of an increase in costs for the
Dial-A-Ride Transportation Program due to an increase in requests.
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Kirby Richards, Community Health Director reported on chemical
dependency, mental health, developmental disabilities, and Public Health.
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Marilyn Butler, Administrative Services Director reported on an
upcoming state audit, risk management, and a supplemental budget.
The
meeting recessed at 11:16 a.m. Tuesday, August 5, 2008 and reconvened at 11:37 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson,
Pearce and Tolfree present.
The Board participated in a workshop
with Senior Services regarding 2009 Budget and staffing, with no action taken.
The
meeting recessed at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 5, 2008 and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce
and Tolfree present.
Updates from Washington
Counties Risk Pool were presented by Veryl Hill, Executive Director and David
Goldsmith, Member Services Manager. Copies of Washington Counties Risk Pool
Financial Statements Audit Report for October 1, 2006 through September 20,
2007 and Accountability Audit Report dated March 14, 2008 were given to Marilyn
Butler, Administrative Services Director.
The
meeting recessed at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, August 5, 2008 and reconvened at 2:34 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce
and Tolfree present.
The Board participated in a joint
workshop with the Forest Service and Facilities and Recreation to discuss the
Forest Service Recreation Facilities Plan and
The
meeting recessed at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 5, 2008 and reconvened at 9:17 a.m. Wednesday, August 6, 2008, with Commissioners
Pearce and Tolfree present.
The
Board participated in a workshop with Public Works to discuss Rock Creek, State
Sheds, ER&R Fund, and personnel, with no action taken.
The
meeting recessed at 9:43 a.m. Wednesday, August 6, 2008, and reconvened at 10:17
a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce and Tolfree present. Commissioner Richardson was present via
phone.
Commissioner Pearce moved,
seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously that Skamania
County Board of Commissioners fully supports the current land use designation
for the Wind River Resort property. We
feel it is fully sufficient for a viable recreational camping facility and do
not support a Plan Amendment for the site.
We believe, as designated, it would be a benefit for the community and
an important part of the economic responsibilities of the National Scenic Area
Act.
Commissioner Richardson left
the meeting at approximately 10:50 a.m.
The Board participated in a workshop with Planning
and Community Development to discuss Environmental Health position interviews,
fee schedule, and training, with no action taken.
The
meeting recessed at 11:13 a.m. Wednesday, August 6, 2008, and reconvened at 9:42
a.m. Thursday, August 7, 2008, with Commissioners Richardson and Pearce present.
Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and
motion carried to approve vouchers for the period ending August 7, 2008 in the
total amount of $230,543.33.
Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and
motion carried to approve payroll for the period ending July 31, 2008 in the
total amount of $1,188.988.71.
The meeting adjourned at 9:55
a.m. Thursday, August 7, 2008.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS