BOARD OF SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Meeting for Week of
The Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss personnel policy issues and budget from 9:35 a.m. until 10:10 a.m. on Tuesday,
The meeting was called to order at 10:10 a.m. Tuesday,
Commissioner McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
1. Minutes for week of
2. Liquor license renewal for Eagle Cliff General Store.
3. Contract amendment #1 with Washington Gorge Action Programs amending insurance requirements and scope of work for providing birth through age three & adult developmental disabilities services & administration.
4. Agreement with American Fidelity Assurance Company setting out responsibilities & procedures regarding the handling of electronic protected health information as it pertains to Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts.
5. Letter of authorization & agreement with North Country Emergency Medical Services for use of Yacolt radio frequencies.
6. Amendment #1 to Public Works Collective Bargaining Agreement amending Article 5 Rates of Pay, Article 16 Health & Welfare, Article 19 Vacations, & extending the duration to
7. Memorandum of Understanding with Public Works Collective Bargaining Unit agreeing to review the point count factor system used to rate non-market positions, & to use that system to evaluate selected positions within County Road & Solid Waste Departments.
8. Contract with Mid Columbia Paving Co. for Smith Beckon Road grind and overlay project.
9. Contract with Radio Parties for Disc Jockey for Fair street dance.
10. Agreement with Washington State Department of Transportation for Parade/Event #SW-06-25.
Commissioner McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to approve contract amendment #1 with the Fair Board to increase funding to $45,300 for expenses related to the Folk Festival.
Tod LeFevre, Public Works Director/County Engineer reported on Public Works, Road Department, Solid Waste, Building Department, engineering, surveying/right of way, bridges, and equipment and rental revolving fund.
Darlene Dickson, Senior Services Director reported on 2007 budget preparation, review of In-Home Services risk potentials, development of Human Services Transportation Plan, personnel changes, employee training, and reorganization of Senior Services Advisory Board.
Terry Blaisdell, Central Services Director reported on scheduled computer replacements, new equipment purchases for various departments, gave updates on various projects and programs.
The meeting recessed at 10:55 a.m. Tuesday,
A public hearing was held to consider a request from Dan and Stephanie Huntington for a variance to Skamania County Private Road Standards for White Dog Road (private), located off of Buschlach Road at milepost 0.05, to allow a road grade in excess of 8% to exceed the minimum 100-foot guideline length. Rich Lang, County Surveyor gave a staff report. The applicants advised they were requesting a variance to allow a 14% grade on the road. Discussion included future development and a previous variance granted to White Dog Road. Commissioner McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to acknowledge receipt of a letter from Mitch Patton and Luella Patton regarding a previous variance granted to White Dog Road and concerns with the current variance request. The hearing was continued until 3:45 p.m. this date to allow the Board to consult with legal counsel.
The meeting recessed at 1:55 p.m. Tuesday,
The Board participated in a workshop with the
The meeting recessed at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday,
The Board met in executive session regarding potential litigation from 3:00 p.m. until 3:35 p.m., with no action taken.
A public hearing was held, continued from 1:30 p.m. this date, to consider a request from Dan and Stephanie Huntington for a variance to White Dog Road (private) to allow a road grade of 14%. Commissioner McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to continue the hearing to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday,
The meeting recessed at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday,
Commissioner McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to approve vouchers for the period ending
Commissioner McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to approve payroll for the period ending
Commissioner McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to approve a letter to the Columbia River Gorge Commission regarding a recently adopted provision to the revised Management Plan with regards to consolidation of lots.
The Board advised they would be attending a Forest Youth Success Program luncheon at Skamania Lodge at 11:30 a.m. on Friday,
The meeting adjourned at 11:20 a.m. Thursday,
ATTEST: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SKAMANIA COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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