BOARD OF SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MEETING for WEEK of February 10, 2003

The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 10, 2003, with Commissioners Talent and Quinn present, opening with the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner McKee was absent due to personal business for the entire week.

Sheila Box-Lee advised of her commitment and dedication to support the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center and asked for verbal and continued financial support from the County and Community.

Brent Holman, Public Works Director/County Engineer, reported on Road Crew maintenance and gave updates on the Carson Stormwater plan, Drano Lake project, fisheries project behind the Washougal Schools, Equipment, Rental and Revolving Fund project and proposed road projects.

Bid awards for crushed aggregate for 2003 were approved as follows:

Item #1 (West End) K.W. Peterson Company $ 55,201.30

Item #2 (Central) Mid-Columbia Asphalt Company $132,350.98

Item #3 (East End) James Dean Construction, Inc. $ 64,611.95

Consent Agenda Items were approved as follows:

A. Minutes for week of February 3, 2003.

B. Acknowledge receipt of final plat for Jimmy V Acres Subdivision and set for consideration at 1:30 p.m., Monday, February 24, 2003.

C. Acknowledge receipt of subdivision application from Roger & Sue Lang to amend River Glen Subdivision and set for public hearing at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 24, 2003.

Resolution 2003-05 was approved, revising the fee schedule for the Department of Planning and Community Development. The Board directed Karen Witherspoon, Planning and Community Development Director, to also review and make a recommendation on fees for National Scenic Area review.

An Interagency License Agreement renewal was approved with the Department of Natural Resources to exchange digital mapping information, at no cost to either party.

A contract was approved with Miller-Nash, LLP to develop and implement a compliance strategy for the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act federal requirements for Skamania County Counseling Center.

A fee schedule for employee physicals for 2003 was approved with Mid-Columbia Family Health Center.

A Special Use Permit was approved with the Boy Scouts of America, Thunderbird District, to use Martha Creek Field at Wind River Nursery site on May 2-4, 2003 for a Thunderbird District Camporee.

The meeting recessed at 10:55 a.m., Monday, February 10, 2003 and reconvened at 11:30 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Talent and Quinn present.

The Board discussed Internal Revenue Service issues with the Auditor and Prosecutor regarding use of county vehicles assigned on a 24-hour per day basis.

The Board met in executive session from 11:45 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. regarding litigation, with no action taken.

The meeting recessed at 12:15 p.m., Monday, February 10, 2003 and reconvened at 1:55 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Talent and Quinn present.

Payroll was approved for the period ending January 31, 2003 in the amount of $847,865.42.

The meeting recessed at 2:05 p.m., Monday, February 10, 2003 and reconvened at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2003, with Commissioners Talent and Quinn present.

Merle and Merna DeBolt addressed the Board regarding their support for the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center, advised of time donated by volunteers and asked the Board to consider not cutting any more funds.

Ken Cohen, Community Events and Recreation Director, gave an update on the grandstand wheelchair lift, Drano Lake project, playground project, various other programs, and proposed activities for the 2003 Fair. Also discussed was the concept of creating a recreation district, with the Board advising of their support to continue pursuing a feasibility study.

Vouchers for the period ending February 11, 2003 were approved in the amount of $51,651.30.

The Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss Skamania Forward and legislative issues, with no action taken.

The meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2003.