BOARD OF SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MEETING for WEEK of September 22, 2003
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 22, 2003, with Commissioners Talent and McKee present, opening with the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Quinn was on vacation.
Brent Holman, Public Works Director/County Engineer, presented a revenue report for Solid Waste disposal, and gave updates on a site plan meeting regarding the County’s North Bonneville property, Hamilton Creek and Rock Creek problems, Ryan Allen Road project, Hamilton Creek drainage project, brush and weed control, Drano Lake project, Smith Cripe Road project, and a proposed maintenance project for Rock Creek Bridge. A meeting was scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 25, 2003 to discuss Drano Lake project time lines.
Rick Jessel, Counseling Center Director, reported on the mental health program and advised that a holding cell for mental health patients will be provided in the Criminal Justice Facility prior to their transport to a medical facility. He also reported on the substance abuse program and developmental disabilities program.
Consent Agenda Items were approved as follows:
A. Minutes of September 15, 2003.
A lease agreement was approved with Rock Creek Daycare, Inc. for lease of a building located at 740 SW Rock Creek Drive for the Developmental Disability Program.
An Interlocal Cooperative Agreement was approved with the Administrative Office of the Courts for fiscal years 2004 and 2005 expanded jury source list project.
Resolution 2003-38 was approved, accepting and endorsing the amended 2003 Work Plan of the Community Strategic Plan.
The Board discussed a request from the Buildings and Grounds Director to accumulate annual leave for the month of August in excess of the maximum hours allowed in Personnel Policy. The Auditor advised he would clarify the number of hours in question and reinstate lost hours, if necessary.
The meeting recessed at 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 22, 2003 and reconvened at 11:30 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Talent and McKee present.
The Board met in executive session from 11:00 a.m. until 11:50 a.m. regarding personnel, with no action taken.
The meeting recessed at 11:50 a.m. Monday, September 22, 2003 and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Talent and McKee present.
A public hearing was held to consider a Shoreline Substantial Development Application submitted by Washington Parks and Recreation Commission to construct a marine sewage pump out station at Beacon Rock State Park. The pump out station would be used by recreational boaters along the Columbia River for disposal of human waste. The proposed activity will take place at Beacon Rock State Park located off of Moorage Road off of State Route 14 at milepost 35.00. Motion was approve to grant the Shoreline Substantial Development with conditions, as recommended by the Planning Department.
The Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss Skamania Forward, budgets, and truck traffic usage on State Route 14 during emergencies (i.e. recent fire along Interstate 84 in Oregon), with no decisions made.
The meeting recessed at 3:00 p.m. Monday, September 22, 2003 and reconvened at 3:35 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Talent and McKee present.
Motion was approved to accept the Personnel Committee’s recommendation of approval for the revised classification description for Substance Abuse Counselor and exceptional qualifications for Autumn Ellis for the vacant Substance Abuse Counselor position at Step 3 of Range 16.
The meeting recessed at 3:40 p.m. Monday, September 22, 2003 and reconvened at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 25, 2003, with Commissioners Talent and McKee present
Vouchers for the period ending September 25, 2003 were approved in the amount of $164,189.12.
Jennifer Brewer, Juvenile Court Administrator, gave an overview of services provided and grant funding received for various programs.
A letter was approved to Washington State Auditor regarding an audit of financial statements for Skamania County.
A request from Senior Services was approved for the purchase of a new telephone system for the Senior Services office using Transportation Demonstration Project and Private Chore funds, and for the purchase of a computer station for the Transportation Manager, using Transportation Demonstration Project funds.
Sheriff Dave Brown, Emergency Management Director, requested follow-up on the status of a letter to the City of North Bonneville inquiring as to their intent for providing emergency services. Commissioner Talent advised he would contact the City. The Director gave updates on the status of the Emergency Operation Plan and Risk and Needs Assessment Plan, Emergency Management Coordinator position, upcoming trainings for reimbursement procedures for the Cascade Locks fire and emergency management training, and reported on a Region 4 Home Land Security discipline meeting.
Brent Holman, Public Works Director/County Engineer, and Tod LeFevre, Assistant County Engineer, gave an update on the proposed plans for the Drano Lake Improvement Project and recommended construction schedule. Issues discussed included construction time lines, potential impacts on the 2004 spring and fall fishing season, and the need for advanced notice to the public. Following discussion, motion was approved to close the Drano Lake Boat Launch Site to public access from December 1, 2003 through March 31, 2004 and from June 1, 2004 through July 31, 2004 to allow the contractor adequate time to complete the contract, as recommended by the Public Works Department, and to consult with the Department of Fish and Wildlife regarding the proposed closure.
The Board met in executive session from 11:30 a.m. until 11:35 a.m. regarding litigation, with no action taken.
The meeting recessed at 11:35 a.m. Thursday, September 25, 2003 and reconvened at 2:15 p.m. the same date with Commissioners Talent and McKee present.
The Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss contract administration, personnel procedures, and Skamania Forward, with no action taken.
The meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m. Thursday, September 25, 2003.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SKAMANIA COUNTY, WASHINGTON