BOARD OF SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Meeting for Week of April 22, 2008

The Board met at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 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, for a staff meeting to discuss various projects and scheduling, and to give updates on attendance at various meetings, with no action taken.

The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, 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.

Ole Helgerson, WSU Cooperative Extension Agent reported on the hiring of Sally Mansur as Classroom Assistant, Horizons Project, 4-H, Forestry, Gardening and pest management, and Title III.

Peggy Bryan, Executive Director for Skamania County Economic Development Council reported on the Wind River Business Park. Information was presented on current leases.

The Board met with Department Heads from Central Services, Counseling Center, Facilities and Recreation, Planning and Community Development, Public Works, Senior Services, and Administrative Services.

Department Heads presented the following reports:

§ Kirby Richards, Community Health Director reported on chemical dependency, mental health, developmental disabilities, and Public Health Committee.

§ Terry Blaisdell, Central Services Director reported on computer replacements, new equipment purchases for various departments, gave updates on various projects and programs and advised of personnel issues and scheduled leave.

§ Marilyn Butler, Administrative Services Director reported on risk management, Wind River Business Park, Public Health Transition Team, personnel, budget, and upcoming meetings.

§ Scott Pineo, Facilities and Recreation Director reported on facilities, Bluegrass Festival, Fair, Prevention and upcoming events.

§ Larry Douglass, Public Works Director reported on the Piper Road Slide, Rock Creek, rock contract, Engineering Division, County Road projects, ER&R, Building Department and Solid Waste.

§ Karen Witherspoon, Planning and Community Development Director reported on pending application list, zoning project, comprehensive plan mapping errors, and the cancellation of the WRIA 29 planning unit support meeting that was scheduled for April 23, 2008

§ Darlene Dickson, Senior Services Director reported on the rise in the fuel bill for the Transportation Program, AAA Advisory Board visit, upcoming Washington Sate Department of Transportation site visit, and upcoming staff schedules.

Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried to surplus the following vehicles to be sold at the County Surplus Sale & Auction on April 26, 2008 at the Fairgrounds. The following items are surpluses:

1. 1973 Custom/30 1 ton Chevy flatbed dump
2. 1968 2 ton F60 Ford flatbed with water tank
3. 1971 20 foot Shasta travel trailer Stratolyte, Atrato/F20

The meeting recessed at 11:50 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2008 and reconvened at 1:37 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree present.

Linda Schneider, Director of Washington Gorge Action Programs gave an update on programs and services provided.

The Board participated in a workshop with the Community Health Director to discuss public health, with no action taken.

The meeting recessed at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2008 and reconvened at 9:19 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2008, with Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree present.

The Board participated in a workshop with Public Works that included a wetland presentation and a consultant selected for Home Valley Pit, with no action taken.

The meeting recessed at 10:17a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2008 and reconvened at 10:28 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 working draft zoning text with no action taken.

The meeting recessed at 11:11 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2008 and reconvened at 11:27 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 upcoming Town Hall meeting on underage drinking, smoking at the fairgrounds, fairgrounds improvements, and Underwood Community Center, with no action taken.

The meeting recessed at 12:25p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2008 and reconvened at 1:40 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree present.

The Board participated in a workshop with Administrative Services to discuss budget, personnel, Forest Service, Casino, Public Health and the Administrator’s schedule, with no action taken

The meeting recessed at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2008 and reconvened at 9:41 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 2008.

A public hearing was held to consider Resolution 2008-22 Supplemental Budget #2 for 2008. Marilyn Butler, Director of Administrative Services gave a staff report. The hearing was closed to public comment. Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried unanimously to approve Resolution 2008-22 Supplemental Budget #2 for 2008 with the inclusion of $100,000 added for fairground cleanup to the Capital Improvements fund.

Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried unanimously to approve vouchers for the period ending April 24, 2008 in the total amount of $190,257.56.

The Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss meeting updates and schedules, with no action taken.

The meeting recessed at 10:16 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 2008 and reconvened at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 2008.

An Executive Session was held regarding personnel.

The meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2008.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

SKAMANIA COUNTY, WASHINGTON