BOARD OF SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Meeting for Week of January 30, 2006

The Board met in executive session regarding personnel from 9:35 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 30, 2006 at the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 240 NW Vancouver Avenue in Stevenson, with Commissioners Paul Pearce, Chair, James D. Richardson, and Albert E. McKee present.

The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 30, 2006 at the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 240 NW Vancouver Avenue in Stevenson, with Commissioners Paul Pearce, Chair, James D. Richardson, and Albert E. McKee present, opening with the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

1. Minutes of January 23, 2006.

2. Acknowledge receipt of Claim for Damages from Randy L. Daggy and Sallie M Daggy.

3. Certification of Property Tax Levy for Fort Vancouver Regional Library District.

4. Contract with Washington Gorge Action Programs (WGAP) and Counseling Center to provide funding to WGAP services and administration for child birth through age three years and adult developmental disabilities.

Commissioner McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to acknowledge receipt of a letter from Skamania County Civil Service Commission requesting a supplemental budget to seek legal advice regarding Civil Service duties and responsibilities.

Commissioner McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously to send a letter to Skamania County Civil Service Commission denying their request for a supplemental budget to hire an attorney.

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner McKee and motion carried to authorize the purchase of two 19” replacement computer monitors for Commissioner’s staff from the Central Services Fund using funds that have been collected for computer equipment, noting that when current computer systems are replaced within the next few years, no new computer monitors will be purchased at that time.

Commissioner McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to certify to the State of Washington County Road Administration Board the 2006 Road Levy and estimated revenue produced.

Karen Witherspoon, Planning and Community Development Director presented proposed Ordinance 2006-02 establishing a moratorium on land divisions and development in the Swift Area and advised of the process of the Swift Subarea Plan. Discussion included, potential build out, water source, forestland conversion, roads and fire, all issues that create an emergency situation. Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner McKee and motion carried to set a public hearing for 3:00 PM Monday, February 13, 2006 to consider Ordinance 2006-02 establishing a moratorium on the acceptance and processing of land divisions (subdivision, short subdivision and exempt division by deed), the acceptance and processing of building permit applications requiring the creation of a new water source (individual wells and/or water systems) after the adoption of this moratorium, and the acceptance and processing of State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Checklists related to Forest Practices Conversions for any parcel located within Township 6 North, Range 5 East; Township 7 North, Range 5 East; Township 6 North, Range 6 East; and Township 7 North, Range 6 East, Willamette Meridian, generally known as the Swift Subarea of Skamania County.

The Board met in executive session regarding litigation from 10:45 a.m. until 10:55 a.m., with no action taken.

The meeting recessed at 10:55 a.m. Monday, January 30, 2006 and reconvened at 1:05 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and McKee present.

Superior Court Judge E. Thompson Reynolds advised of changes to the duties and responsibilities of the Court Administrator position that he felt warranted an increase in pay, and requested the Board to consider approval of the revised job description and reclassification at Range 18, with a point count factor of 564, as presented to the Personnel Committee. The Personnel Committee recommended approval at Range 17, with a point count factor of 530. Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to change the point count factor rating for VI Contacts to 6 points for a total point count factor rating of 546 points at Range 18, effective January 1, 2006.

County Clerk Rena Hollis advised of increased responsibilities since the inception of the Criminal Deputy Clerk position and felt the revised job description warranted a reclassification at Range 16, with a point count factor of 446. The Personnel Committee recommended approval at Range 15, with a point count factor of 400. Commissioner McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to remand the Criminal Deputy Clerk revised job description and reclassification back to the Personnel Committee to reevaluate all factors.

Marilyn Butler, Director of Administrative Services advised of changes and increased duties of the Human Resource/Safety Administrative Technician position, included in the revised job description and reclassification presented to the Personnel Committee at Range 18, with a point count factor of 573. The Personnel Committee recommended approval at Range 17, with a point count factor of 534. Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to change the point count factor rating for III Decisions to 6 points for a total point count factor rating of 552 at Range 18, effective January 1, 2006. Commissioner McKee voted nay.

Prosecutor Peter Banks advised of increased duties and responsibilities of the Victim Witness Coordinator position included in the revised job description and reclassification presented to the Personnel Committee at Range 16, with a point count factor of 449. The Personnel Committee recommended approval at Range 15, with a point count factor of 394. Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to change I Knowledge to 4 points and change II Supervision to 5 points for a total point count factor rating of 448 at Range 16, effective January 1, 2006. Commissioner McKee voted nay.

The Solid Waste Laborer revised job description and reclassification was recommended for approval by the Personnel Committee at Range 13, with a point count factor of 290. The revised job description and reclassification was presented by the Public Works Department to the Personnel Committee at Range 11, with a point count factor of 244. Commissioner McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously to approve the Solid Waste Laborer revised job description and reclassification at Range 11, with a point count factor rating of 244, as presented by the Public Works Department, and to rescind the January 23, 2006 action approving the Solid Waste Laborer/Maintenance revised job description and reclassification point count factor and salary range recommended by the Personnel Committee, and approve the Solid Waste Laborer/Maintenance revised job description and reclassification at Range 13, with a point count factor rating of 298, as recommended by the Public Works Department.

Commissioner McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to rescind the action of this date remanding the Criminal Deputy Clerk revised job description and reclassification back to the Personnel Committee to reevaluate all factors, and to approve the Criminal Deputy Clerk revised job description and reclassification at Range 16, with a point count factor rating of 446, as presented by the County Clerk.

The meeting recessed at 2:45 p.m. Monday, January 30, 2006 and reconvened at 3:00 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and McKee present.

The Board participated in a workshop to discuss mental health structure and future, with no action taken.

The meeting recessed at 3:40 p.m. Monday, January 30, 2006 and reconvened at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, January 31, 2006, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and McKee present.

The Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss a retreat schedule, with no action taken.

The meeting recessed at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 31, 2006 and reconvened at 2:25 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and McKee present.

The Board met in executive session regarding personnel from 2:25 p.m. until 4:45 p.m., with no action taken.

The meeting recessed at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, January 31, 2006 and reconvened at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 2, 2006, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and McKee present.

Sealed bids were opened for supply and delivery of crushed aggregate. Commissioner McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to refer the following bids to Public Works for evaluation and recommendation.

James Dean Construction, Inc., Glenwood, WA Mid-Columbia Asphalt Co, The Dalles, OR

District No. 1 No Bid District No. 1 $48,495.08

District No. 2 $92,032.50 District No. 2 $85,412.75

District No. 3 No Bid District No. 3 $38,627.00

A public hearing was held to consider Resolution 2006-12 Supplemental Budget #6 for 2005 to supplement budgets for various funds due to unanticipated expenditures and revenues unknown at the time of passing the 2005 budget. Marilyn Butler, Director of Administrative Services gave an explanation of budgets to be supplemented and advised of the need to include additional changes. Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner McKee and motion carried to continue the public hearing for Resolution 2005-66 Supplemental Budget #6 to 1:30 p.m. this date.

Scott Pineo, Community Events and Recreation Director discussed the use of Rock Creek Center for the LaCombe fundraiser and advised of a request from the public to waive the rental fee and cleaning deposit. Following discussion, Commissioner Pearce moved seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to refund the $100 cleaning deposit and waive the $50 rental fee. Commissioner McKee abstained from voting.

Commissioner Pearce advised of sending a letter, on behalf of the Board, to the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development in support of the work to be done by Skamania County Planning and Community Development in connection with the Growth Management Act Emerging Issues Grant to obtain the services of a consultant to facilitate the visioning process for the Swift Subarea Plan.

The Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss employee and elected official salary increases and personnel, with no action taken.

The meeting recessed at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, February 2, 2006 and reconvened at 1:35 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and McKee present.

Commissioner McKee moved, seconded by Richardson and motion carried to approve vouchers for the period ending December 31, 2005 in the total amount of $186,186.89.

Commissioner McKee moved, seconded by Richardson and motion carried to approve vouchers for the period ending February 2, 2006 in the total amount of $107,544.10.

Auditor Mike Garvison advised of concern regarding a special right of way use permit issued by Public Works and the need to have contracts in place in the future setting out specific obligations of the parties.

A public hearing was held, continued from 10:00 a.m. this date, to consider Resolution 2006-12 Supplemental Budget #6 for 2005 to supplement budgets for various funds due to unanticipated expenditures and revenues unknown at the time of passing the 2005 budget. Marilyn Butler, Director of Administrative Services gave an explanation of budgets to be supplemented and additional changes to be included. Commissioner McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to approve Resolution 2006-12 Supplemental Budget #6 for 2005.

The Board met in executive session regarding real estate from 2:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m., with no action taken.

The meeting recessed at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, February 2, 2006 and reconvened at 2:45 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and McKee present.

The Board met with Jeff Breckel and Steve Manlow of Lower Columbia Fish Recovery Board and Karen Witherspoon, Planning and Community Development Director to discuss the need for clarification of the Water Resource Inventory Area 27 water reserve for the Upper Lewis River Area.

The meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m. Thursday, February 2, 2006.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

SKAMANIA COUNTY, WASHINGTON