BOARD OF
SKAMANIA
Meeting
for Week of July 22, 2008
The Board met at 9:18 a.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at the
Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 240 NW Vancouver Avenue in Stevenson, with
Commissioners James D. Richardson, Chair,
The
meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at the
Commissioner’s Meeting Room,
Cyndi
Soliz advised of concerns regarding speeding on
Commissioner Tolfree moved,
seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried unanimously to approve the
Consent Agenda as follows:
1. Minutes for week of July 15, 2008.
2. Special occasion liquor license for American Legion
Coy-Catlin Post 137 for August 22-23, 2008 at Home Valley Park.
3. Liquor license renewal for Gorge Crest Winery.
4. Acknowledge receipt of Claim for Damages from Paul
Wagoner.
5. Resolution 2008-34 Call for Bids for the purchase of
two (2) Hybrid SUV’s for Planning/Environmental Health Department and the
6. Authorization to purchase two new computers for new
Skamania County Public Health positions.
7. Authorize payment to Clark County Public Health for
public health services provided per Interlocal Agreement with Clark County
Public Health for March 2008 in the amount of $17,960.95 and April 2008 in the
amount of $19,914.49.
8. Contract with Allways Quality Construction for
renovation of
Commissioner
Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to
authorize the purchase of 10 sets of spring assemblies for snow plows,
including mounts and shafts to extend the life of the plows.
The
Board discussed Congressman Brian Baird’s upcoming Transitioning
Economies Community Forum, with no action taken.
Debra
Stein advised of concerns regarding speeding on Mabee Mines Road.
The
Board discussed a proposal from Paul Spencer to form collaborative groups to
work with Forest Service on various issues.
Department Heads presented the following reports,
followed by discussion regarding an update on proposed Department of
Transportation improvements to State Road 14, public transit program, 4-10 hour
days per week work schedule, and proposed formation of a committee to develop a
policy for cost savings for the county, with no action taken.
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Darlene Dickson,
Senior Services Director advised that the commercial freezer used in the Senior
Meal Program was irreparable.
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Larry Douglass,
Public Works Director reported on the Rock Creek Slide website, Salmon Falls
Park and Ride project, and Hot Springs Avenue grind and paving project.
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The
meeting recessed at 11:18 a.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2008 and reconvened at 11:24 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners
Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree present.
The Board participated in a workshop with
The Board met in executive session regarding
personnel from 12:39 p.m. until 12.48 p.m., with no action taken.
The
meeting recessed at 12:48 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2008 and reconvened at 9:19 a.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2008, with
Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree present.
The
Board participated in a workshop with Public Works to discuss Rock Creek,
Skamania Mines Road, Mabee Mines Road speed limit request, and Malfait Tracts,
with no action taken.
The
Board discussed a payroll change notice for an Office Manager position in the
Prosecutor’s Office and signing authority of the WSU Cooperative Extension
Agent, with no action taken.
Commissioner
Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried unanimously
to approve a letter to the Port of Skamania County in support of the Port’s
economic development efforts in the construction of a new
industrial/manufacturing facility.
The
meeting recessed at 10:10 a.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2008 and reconvened at 10:26 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 environmental health, with no action
taken.
The Board met in executive session regarding
litigation from 10:43 a.m. until 11:01 a.m., with no action taken.
The Board continued in a workshop with Planning and
Community Development to discuss National Scenic Area plan amendments, with no
action taken.
The
meeting recessed at 11:11 a.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2008 and reconvened at 11:36 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson,
Pearce and Tolfree present.
The Board participated in a workshop with Facilities
and Recreation to discuss the modular office building location and setup, with
no action taken.
The
meeting recessed at 11:51 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2008 and reconvened at 9:45
a.m. Thursday, July 24, 2008 with Commissioner Richardson present. Commissioner Pearce was present via phone.
Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and
motion carried to approve vouchers for the period ending July 23, 2008 in the
total amount of $288,223.35.
The
meeting adjourned at 9:47 a.m. Thursday, July 24, 2008.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS