BOARD OF SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Meeting for Week of February 19, 2008

The meeting was called to order at 10:05 a.m. Tuesday, February 19, 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.

Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda as follows, with the exception of Item #5 that was removed:

1. Minutes for week of February 12, 2008.

2. Acknowledge receipt of Claim for Damages from Dolly Newman.

3. Acknowledge receipt of a letter from Gifford Pinchot Forest Supervisor regarding Gifford Pinchot National Forest Recreation Facility Analysis.

4. Resolution 2008-11 creating a new Special Revenue Fund for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Community Services to replace Agency Fund for CDBG - Community Services.

5. Contract with Steve Norton to provide polygraph services to youth ordered by Skamania County Juvenile Court.

6. Interlocal agreement with North Country Emergency Medical Services for NCEMS St. Helens Title III Program.

7. Agreement with Underwood Conservation District to provide natural resource technical assistance, workshops and services to Skamania County landowners and residents.

The Board was in agreement that the Chair would prepare a response to the letter from the Gifford Pinchot Forest Supervisor with regards to Gifford Pinchot National Forest Recreation Facility Analysis.

The Board discussed discontinuing the contract with Clark County for public health services. Following discussion, Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to notify Clark County of Skamania County Commissioners intent to discontinue the contract for public health services, effective December 31, 2008.

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

Pacific Rock Products, LLC Ken W. Peterson Co, Inc

Vancouver, WA North Bonneville, WA

District No. 1 $142,149.50 District No. 1 $153,809.29

District No. 2 $ 85,653.50 District No. 2 No Bid

District No. 3 $101,697.10 District No. 3 No Bid

Granite Northwest, Inc James Dean Construction, Inc

Watsonville, CA Glenwood, WA

District No. 1 $161,372.05 District No. 1 $127,404.90

District No. 2 $ 85,894.25 District No. 2 $ 56,750.13

District No. 3 $ 69,587.45 District No. 3 $ 49,209.30

The meeting recessed at 10:59 a.m. Tuesday, February 19, 2008 and reconvened at 11:08 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree present.

Ann Lueders, Safety Committee Chair reported on the Safety Committee meeting of February 12, 2008. The Board reviewed and discussed the following reports:

§ Report #2007-E-22. Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to agree with the Safety Committee’s findings and recommendations.

§ Report #2007-E-23. Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to agree with the Safety Committee’s findings and recommendations.

§ Report #2007-E-24. Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to agree with the Safety Committee’s findings and recommendations, with the comment that the abandoned vehicle should have been towed.

§ Report #2008-E-01. Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to agree with the Safety Committee’s findings and recommendations.

§ Report #2008-01. Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried unanimously to agree with the Safety Committee’s findings and recommendations, with the comment that signage should be posted.

§ Report #2008-02. Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to agree with the Safety Committee’s findings and recommendations.

Ann Lueders, Safety Committee Chair advised of a proposal to hold safety workshops for employees. The Board advised of the need to further discuss the proposal.

The Board met with Claire Lavendel, Gifford Pinchot National Forest Supervisor, Nancy Ryke, Mt Adams District Ranger and Tom Mulder, Mount St Helens Monument District Ranger. Topics and issues discussed included mediation, snow plowing, Wind River site water system, new employee at Wind River, cooperating agency status, historical structures at Wind River site, law enforcement in the national forest, timber sales, budget, county payments bill, Mount St. Helens Committee, Forest Service roads, Gifford Pinchot Task Force report on their 5-year plan for the forest, elk habitat, and an update on the moratorium on unzoned land.

The meeting recessed at 12:57 p.m. Tuesday, February 19, 2008 and reconvened at 1:33 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson and Pearce present.

A public hearing was held to consider an application from Todd and Randi Prince for a change of classification to Open Space for Current Use Assessment for tax parcels 02-05-32-2-0-0300-00, 02-05-32-2-0-0301-00, and 02-05-32-2-0-0302-00 located at 111 Wilson Road, Washougal, WA. Sarah Prince was present to represent the applicants. No public was present. Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to approve the Open Space Taxation Agreement changing the classification of 22 acres to Open Space for Current Use Assessment.

The meeting adjourned at 1:40 p.m. Thursday, February 21, 2008.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

SKAMANIA COUNTY, WASHINGTON