BOARD OF SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Meeting for Week of March 29, 2004

The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 29, 2004, with all Commissioners present, opening with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Keith Liggett gave an overview of the Gorge Games, expressed the importance of recreational visitors to the Columbia River Gorge and asked the Board for a letter or resolution supporting the Gorge Games. The Board advised they would consider his request.

One proposal for Inmate Medical Services was received and opened from Brian Bea, PA-C and Rick Jackson, MD, and forwarded to the Sheriff for review.

Brent Holman, Public Works Director, advised that the Road Crew 10-hour day work schedule starts April 5 and shoulder herbicide spraying starts April 1. He also advised of an upcoming utility coordination meeting sponsored by the City of Stevenson, working with the Department of Transportation for a detour for cars only on the west end of the County, and gave an update on the Drano Lake project.

Consent Agenda items were approved as follows:

A. Minutes of March 22, 2004.

B. Resolution 2004-13, call for bids for one 50 cubic yard drop box with retractable lid. Set deadline to receive bids for 4:00 PM Friday, April 23, 2004, set date to open bids for 10:00 AM Monday, April 26, 2004.

C. Resolution 2004-14, call for bids for one 48-foot refuse trailer with live bottom walking floor. Set deadline to receive bids for 4:00 PM Friday, April 23, 2004, set date to open bids for 10:00 AM Monday, April 26, 2004.

Resolution 2004-21 was approved, amending and endorsing the 2003 Work Plan of the Community Strategic Plan.

Resolution 2004-20 was approved, waiving the requirements for competitive bidding for the purchase and installation of Win-Cams Cost Accounting Management System.

A contract was approved with Cascade Software Systems, Inc. for the purchase and installation of Win-Cams Cost Accounting Management System software.

A maintenance agreement was approved with JL Enterprises NW, Inc. for maintenance of a large plan copier in the Public Works Department.

A maintenance agreement was approved with IBM Corporation for maintenance of an IBM server used for the Sheriff’s records.

A contract was approved with Sprint PCS for installation and implementation of Phase I of enhanced 911 emergency communications service.

A memorandum of understanding and membership agreement was approved with Washington State Association of Counties for the Retrospective Rating Program. The Board requested Marilyn Butler, Director of Administrative Services, to provide performance updates on this program.

A proclamation was approved, declaring the week of April 4-11, 2004 as Public Health Week in Skamania County.

The Board discussed the need for control of noxious weeds on public utility easements, with no action taken.

The meeting recessed at 11:50 a.m. Monday, March 29, 2004 and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. the same date, with all Commissioners present.

The Board participated in a workshop to review proposed Ordinance 2004-01, amending portions of Skamania County Code Chapter 17.64 Short Plats and Short Subdivisions and Chapter 17.68 Conveyances. Following review and discussion of proposed amendments, motion was approved to set a public hearing to consider Ordinance 2004-01 at 1:30 PM Monday, April 26, 2004.

The Chair signed a Statutory Warranty Deed, conveying tax parcel 02-07-19-0-0-0902 to Silver Star North LLC, finalizing the sale of 2.8 acres located on Evergreen Drive in North Bonneville.

The meeting recessed at 3:10 p.m. Monday, March 29, 2004 and reconvened at 3:30 p.m. Monday, March 29, 2004, with all Commissioners present.

The Board discussed a resort proposal at the former Broughton Lumber Mill site, and the need to seek federal legislation to amend the Scenic Area Management Plan to allow specific private properties to be developed to a degree that would boost local economies while still protecting resources and allow owners to operate at a profit.

The meeting recessed at 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 29, 2004 and reconvened at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2004, with all Commissioners present.

The Board participated in an Elected Official/Department Head meeting. Issues discussed included: 2005 budget schedule, Blue Cross Health Insurance changes for 2005, suggestions for annual leave cash out policy, legislative changes to PERS 2 and PERS 3 Retirement programs, and an update on federal forest guarantee.

A voucher was approved for payment to the Doubletree Hotel for an overnight stay for a Sheriff’s Office employee.

The meeting recessed at 11:25 a.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2004 and reconvened at 1:40 p.m. the same date, with all Commissioners present.

The Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss the following, with no action taken: Buildings and Grounds, Lewis River Recreational Facilities Agreement, proposed Animal Control Ordinance, annual leave cash out policy, reactivating a health insurance committee, budget, Wind River Nursery water/sewer issues, and interviews for the vacant Office Assistant V position.

The meeting recessed at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2004 and reconvened at 10:10 a.m. Thursday, April 1, 2004, with all Commissioners present.

Vouchers were approved for the period ending April 1, 2004 in the amount of $204,476.19.

The Clerk advised that the Prosecutor determined the proposal for Inmate Medical Services, received from Brian Bea, PA-C and Rick Jackson, MD, did not meet the specified requirements and the Sheriff would need to readvertise to solicit proposals. Motion was approved to publish a Request for Proposals for Inmate Medical Services, set deadline to receive proposals for 4:00 PM Friday, April 16, 2004 and set the date to open proposals for 10:00 AM April 19, 2004.

Following discussion of the Lewis River Recreational Facilities Agreement relating to fees for use of the PacifiCorp recreational facilities on the Lewis River, motion was approved to authorize J. Bill Lehning, Cowlitz County Commissioner, to sign the agreement on behalf of Skamania County.

The Board discussed the Home Valley railroad crossing and the need to expedite payment to Burlington Northern Railroad for damages to the crossing. Commissioner McKee advised he would be meeting with Public Works and would be discussing the issue of damage to the crossing with W.K.O., Inc.

Commissioner Quinn advised of reviewing proposals for a feasibility study at Camp Wa-Ri-Ki and advised of his recommendation.

The meeting recessed at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 1, 2004 and reconvened at 1:00 p.m. the same date, with all Commissioners present.

The Board met with Scott Pineo, Community Events and Recreation (CE&R) Director, and Tony Estey, Buildings and Grounds (B&G) Director, to discuss administration of County parks and campgrounds. The Board was in agreement that marketing, training, administration and accounting practices would be conducted by CE&R and transfer of funds from collection of fees from lock boxes would be continued by B&G.

The meeting adjourned at 1:35 p.m. Thursday, April 1, 2004.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

SKAMANIA COUNTY, WASHINGTON