BOARD OF SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MEETING for WEEK of June 2, 2003
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 2, 2003, with Commissioners McKee and Quinn present, opening with the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Talent was recovering from injuries sustained in a recent motorcycle accident.
A plaque for 25-years of faithful service to Skamania County was presented to Teddi Midland of the Public Works Department.
Brent Holman, Public Works Director/County Engineer, reported on various road projects, Drano Lake project, Rock Creek Bridge, and upcoming workshops. The Board advised of the need to monitor the beaver dam at Home Valley in the vicinity of Wind Mountain Road.
David Meyers advised of concerns regarding excessive noise and accumulation of vehicles and junk in his neighborhood on Salmon Falls Road. Commissioner Quinn advised he would address this complaint.
Rich Rush, Central Services Director, reported on elimination of most of the email spam, developing an investment application for the Treasurer, implementation of FTR Gold Digital Recording System for Commissioner meetings, updating of computers in all departments, and working on server upgrades.
Following an explanation of Item D by Susie Strom, Prevention Specialist, consent agenda items were approved as follows:
A. Minutes for week of May 27, 2003.
B. Acknowledge receipt of additional award of $5,900 to federal assistance grant for Rock Creek Park Exhibit Hall Design and Engineering Project.
C. Acknowledge receipt of Timber Land Application from Gary L. West and set for public hearing at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2003.
D. Request for Proposals for Chemical Dependency and Violence Prevention Program, set deadline to receive proposals for 4:00 p.m. Friday, June 13, 2003 and set date to open sealed proposals for 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 16, 2003.
A contract was approved with L.G. Nelson to assist the Skamania County Building Inspector, on an on-call basis, by providing building and structural plan reviews and on-site inspections for large commercial, institutional, industrial buildings, and other structures.
The following reappointments were approved to the Senior Services Advisory Board:
§ Elizabeth Larson Position #4, two-year term expiring May 31, 2005.
§ Lorraine Clark Position #5, two-year term expiring May 31, 2005.
§ Betty Mostert Position #6, two-year term expiring May 31, 2005.
§ Patrick Crane Position #7, two-year term expiring May 31, 2005.
§ Grace Vernon Position #8, two-year term expiring May 31, 2005.
A request from Skamania County Chamber of Commerce to use the county logo was tabled pending additional information. Commissioner McKee advised he would contact the Chamber of Commerce.
The Board reaffirmed their action of December 31, 2002 regarding approval of a contract with the US Forest Service to provide funding to the Sheriff for law enforcement services in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
A public hearing was held to consider Resolution 2003-20, Supplemental Budget #1 for the 2003 budget for various funds due to unanticipated expenditures for 2003. Motion was approved to adopt Resolution 2003-20, Supplemental Budget #1 for 2003.
The meeting recessed at 11:10 a.m. Monday, June 2, 2003 and reconvened at 11:30 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners McKee and Quinn present.
Mark Mazeski, Senior Planner, presented a staff report for Stacey Acres Subdivision Preliminary Plat. The proposal, submitted by Leroy and Darlene Goodrich, is a seven-lot subdivision of Lot 2 of the John Bastrom Short Plat #4, totaling approximately 8.32 acres. The proposal is located 300 feet south of the intersection of Bastrom Road and Metzger Road, adjacent to the east of Bastrom Road in Carson, tax lot number 3-8-20-2-1-0408-00. Following discussion of storm water drainage and conditions recommended by the Planning Commission, motion was approved to support the Planning Commission’s recommendations and 13 conditions as presented, and grant preliminary plat approval.
The meeting recessed at 11:50 a.m. Monday, June 2, 2003 and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners McKee and Quinn present.
The Board interviewed the following applicants for Board of Director positions for Wind River Public Development Authority, with no decisions made:
§ Ken Bible
§ John McSherry
§ Larry Smith
§ Gerald Harteloo
§ Amy Weissfeld
§ John Goodman
The Board met in executive session from 4:40 p.m. until 4:55 p.m. regarding litigation, with no action taken.
The meeting recessed at 4:55 p.m. Monday, June 2, 2003 and reconvened at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2003, with Commissioners McKee and Quinn present.
A Banquet Permit was approved for Shawna McKenzie to serve alcohol at Rock Creek Recreation Center on June 8, 2003.
Karen Witherspoon, Planning and Community Development Director, gave updates on the West End Community meetings, Water Resource Inventory Area 29 meetings, upcoming Columbia River Gorge Commission meeting, and Stabler Water Quality and Quantity Project.
The Board interviewed the following applicants for Board of Director positions for Wind River Public Development Authority, with no decisions made:
§ Bill Powell
§ Anita Gahimer
§ Ed Callahan
The meeting recessed at 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 3, 2003 and reconvened at 1:00 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners McKee and Quinn present.
The Board interviewed the following applicant for Board of Director positions for Wind River Public Development Authority, with no decision made:
§ Kathy McKenzie
The Board met in executive session from 1:30 p.m. until 2:25 p.m. regarding personnel, with no action taken.
Tony Estey, Buildings and Grounds Director, gave an update on Rock Creek Park playground repairs and maintenance, and reported on various county buildings and grounds maintenance activities. He advised of vandalism to the shower fee meters at Home Valley Park and requested to turn off the hot water and install a 5-minute timer for cold-water showers. The Board acknowledged their agreement with this request, but will consult with Commissioner Talent before making a final decision. Tony advised that, due to several employees off work from accident or illness during the month of May, he was not able to use annual leave accrued in May and requested to use this leave time during the month of June. The Board granted this approval, provided he use this time during the second half of June after one of his employees returns to work.
Dan Norton of TeleResearch & Design, Inc. gave a presentation on a wireless security alarm system.
The Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss Department of Emergency Management budget, Sheriff’s vehicles, request from Cindy Williams to purchase a Wind River Nursery house, need to schedule an elected official/department head meeting to discuss Section 125 Flexible Fringe Benefits Plan and mid-year budget, Wahkiakum County proposal on professional services on forest issues, review Request for Qualifications proposals received for Wind River Nursery Water Project, Title III applications for 2004, proposed ordinances for hotel/motel tax and real estate excise tax, and Skamania Forward, with no action taken.
Motion was approved to authorize the purchase of a 2003 Ford Crown Victoria for the Sheriff’s department to replace vehicle 712 (Ford Expedition) that was damaged in an accident.
A workshop to discuss building department fees with Brent Holman, Public Works Director/County Engineer and Marlon Morat, Building Inspector was cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date.
The meeting recessed at 4:20 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2003 and reconvened at 1:40 p.m. Thursday, June 5, 2003, with Commissioners McKee and Quinn present.
Vouchers for the period ending June 5, 2003 were approved in the amount of $367,032.01.
Rick Jessel, Counseling Center Director, reported on mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disabilities programs. He advised of advertising for vacant positions for the Human Services Advisory Board, presented an audit report for early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities, gave an update of Real Choices Grant, and advised of the resignation of Bob Marley from the Klickitat-Skamania Development Council. He advised that, due to a decline in referrals for enrollment, Rock Creek Daycare Program would be ending on June 30, 2003.
The Board met in executive session from 2:15 p.m. until 2:50 p.m. to discuss real estate, with no action taken.
Motion was approved for the following appointments, establishing a Board of Directors to govern the affairs of the Wind River Public Development Authority:
§ Kathy McKenzie two-year term expiring 6/5/05 representing the public sector
§ Amy Weissfeld two-year term expiring 6/5/05 representing the business sector
§ John Goodman three-year term expiring 6/5/06 representing the public sector
§ Ken Bible three-year term expiring 6/5/06 representing the educational sector
§ Gerald Harteloo three-year term expiring 6/5/06 representing the business sector
§ Larry Smith four-year term expiring 6/5/07 representing the business sector
§ Peter Banks four-year term expiring 6/5/07 representing Skamania County
The Board participated in a workshop to discuss emergency management, with no decisions made.
The meeting adjourned at 3:40 p.m. Thursday June 6, 2003.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SKAMANIA COUNTY, WASHINGTON