BOARD OF SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Meeting for Week of July 8, 2008

 

The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 240 NW Vancouver Avenue in Stevenson, with Commissioners James D. Richardson, Chair, Paul Pearce and Jamie Tolfree present, opening with the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

The Board discussed insurance requirements for a service contract at Wind River Business Park for weed control and fire protection in exchange for grass removal, with no action taken. 

 

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

1.      Minutes for week of June 3, 2008.

2.      Special occasion liquor license for Fraternal Order of Eagles #1744 Auxiliary for and event at the Fairgrounds on August 21-24, 2008.

3.      Resolution 2008-31 distributing a portion of PUD Privilege Taxes levied pursuant to RCW 54.28.090.

4.      Resolution 2008-32 accepting and endorsing the amended goals and objectives of the Community Strategic Plan and the 2008 Work Plan.

5.      Resolution 2008-33 amending the Commissioners’ Agenda Policy.

6.      Memorandum of Understanding between Counseling Center and Facilities and Recreation for chemical dependency prevention activities.

7.      Agreement with BTG Holding Group dba Infrastructure Software for maintenance and modification for Treasurer’s financial software.

 

Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to approve a new job description for Planning and Community Development Environmental Health Office Assistant V at Range 15, effective July 8, 2008.

 

Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to approve a new job description for Planning and Community Development Environmental Specialist I at Range 22, effective July 8, 2008.

 

Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to approve a new job description for Planning and Community Development Environmental Specialist Lead at Range 26, effective July 8, 2008.

 

The Board discussed a request from Skamania County Mosquito Control District for additional funding for mosquito control in the Home Valley area, with no action taken.

 

Department Head reports were presented, followed by discussion regarding new office hours for implementation of the four 10-hour days per week work schedule, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2008 and reconvened at 9:33 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2008, with Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Public Works to discuss Rock Creek, Winter Maintenance Guidelines, Solid Waste work hours, Birkenfeld property, and an update on FEMA’s contract issues, with no action taken.

 

The Board participated in a 2009 pre-submittal budget workshop with Planning and Community, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 10:50 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2008 and reconvened at 11:18 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Facilities and Recreation to discuss paving the barn, Annex remodel proposal, childcare, and the Public Health building, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 12:07 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2008 and reconvened at 1:45 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a 2009 pre-submittal budget workshop with Senior Services, with no action taken.

 

The Board participated in a 2009 pre-submittal budget workshop with the Counseling Center, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2008 and reconvened at 3:40 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with the Clerk, Superior Court, and District Court to discuss new office hours for implementation of the four 10-hour days per week work schedule, with no action taken.

 

The Board discussed new office hours, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 4:43 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2008 and reconvened at 9:44 a.m. Thursday, July 10, 2008, with Commissioners Pearce and Tolfree present.  Commissioner Richardson joined the meeting at approximately 9:52 a.m.

 

Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to approve vouchers for the period ending July 9, 2008 in the total amount of $94,437.51.

 

Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to approve payroll for the period ending June 30, 2008 in the total amount of $1,188,98.71.

 

Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to set a public hearing for 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2008 to consider Ordinance 2008-09 setting regulations for track grinding activities in Skamania County for the safety and protection of citizens and property.

 

Walt Loehrke, Columbia River Gorge Commission (CRGC) member reported on the CRGC meeting of June 8, 2008.  Discussion included the appointment of a new commissioner, air quality, budget, Workplan update and the Vital Signs Indicators project.

 

The Board participated in a workshop to discuss insurance requirements for a service contract at Wind River Business Park and new office hours, with no action taken.

 

Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to extend the full base salary for an additional 60 days, and not require the employee to use leave to make up the difference between Worker’s Compensation and the employees’ base salary for a Sheriff’s employee, as allowed in Section 12.9.4 of the Personnel Policy.

The meeting recessed at 11:48 a.m. Thursday, July 10, 2008 and reconvened at 1:12 p.m. the same date, with Commissioner Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a 2009 pre-submittal budget workshop with District Court, with no action taken.

 

The meeting adjourned at 1:45 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2008.

 

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

SKAMANIA COUNTY, WASHINGTON