BOARD OF SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Meeting for Week of July 5, 2004
No meeting was held on Monday, July 5, 2004 in observance of Independence Day.
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2004, with all Commissioners present, opening with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Brent Holman, Public Works Director/County Engineer, introduced Scott Bryan, recently hired to fill the vacant Project Engineer position, and gave updates on preparation for chip seal work, road striping, Five Corners intersection project, and Drano Lake project.
Rich Rush, Central Services Director, gave updates on the conversion of the appraisal/tax assessment program and changing the County email program from Pegasus to Outlook.
Consent Agenda items were approved as follows:
A. Minutes for week of June 28, 2004.
B. Acknowledge receipt of Notice of Completion of Contract for Mid-Columbia Asphalt Co. for supply and delivery of crushed aggregate.
C. Acknowledge receipt of Notice of Completion of Contract for Spring Hill Construction for cement concrete traffic curb for Carson Frontage Road project.
D. Acknowledge Claim for Damages from Michael and Lea Benedict.
E. Liquor license for Wind Mountain Resort.
F. Special Occasion liquor license for American Legion Post 122 for July 17 and August 21, 2004.
The Board discussed a request to acquire a vehicle for the Title III Firewise Program and the availability of surplus vehicles from the Equipment, Rental and Revolving (ER&R) Fund. Motion was approved to authorize the purchase of a 1991 GMC Sonoma pickup (vehicle #401) from ER&R for the amount of $1,368.00 for the Firewise program, to be paid from Title III Firewise funds, with the stipulation that when the Firewise program no longer exists this vehicle would be disposed of through the usual bid process.
Resolution 2004-27 was approved, declaring the County’s intent to vacate a portion of unused Aalvik Road right of way from milepost 0.00 to 0.035. The County Engineer was directed to examine the road and report his findings and recommendation at a public hearing scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Monday, August 9, 2004.
A contract was approved with Mitchell Flies to provide youth golf lessons.
A contract was approved with Joe and Diane Birkenfeld to provide parking for the 2004 Skamania County Fair.
A Hold Harmless Agreement was approved with the City of The Dalles for use of the City’s airport for Emergency Vehicle Operation Control Training for the Sheriff’s Department.
A contract with the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development to provide funding to reduce incidence of substance abuse and violence for youth and families was tabled, pending additional information.
A sales order was approved with TerraScan, Inc. to provide Citrix Server hardware and software configuration for the Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal and Assessment and Tax Administration Program for Assessor and Treasurer Offices.
A contract was approved with Georgia Jacobs to provide janitorial services for offices at Wind River Nursery site.
An interlocal agreement was approved with Educational Service District #112 dba Northwest Service Academy to develop and implement an after school and summer camp forest education program for elementary and middle school aged students.
The meeting recessed at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 6, 2004 and reconvened at 11:30 a.m. the same date, with all Commissioners present.
Lynn Thomas, Executive Artistic Director for Skamania Performing Arts Foundation, gave a presentation on the concept and location possibilities for a Performing Arts Center in the City of Stevenson and advised that funding is already in place for a feasibility study. Discussion of possible location sites included County property located on Rock Creek Drive east of Rock Cove Assisted Living Facility (old Louisiana Pacific mill site). The Board advised they would consider selling or leasing this property. Following discussion of establishing an oversight committee for the feasibility study, motion was approved to designate Scott Pineo, Community Events and Recreation Director, to serve on behalf of Skamania County.
The meeting recessed at 12:00 p.m. Monday, July 6, 2004 and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. the same date, with all Commissioners present.
The Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss Wind River Nursery water project, with no action taken.
Motion was approved to grant a request from Wind River Public Development Authority for $50,000 from the Rural Communities Assistance Grant.
Motion was approved to authorize the use of .08 dollars to develop a water plan for Wind River Nursery site and to use any remaining dollars to apply to the water system.
The meeting recessed at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2004 and reconvened at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 8, 2004, with all Commissioners present.
Payroll for the period ending June 30, 2004 was approved in the amount of $922,795.40.
Vouchers for the period ending July 8, 2004 were approved in the amount of $54,565.67.
Representatives from Public Works, Buildings and Grounds, and Community Events and Recreation Departments gave a presentation on the conceptual use plan and design criteria for Rock Creek Cove Shoreline Improvement project. Following discussion, which included recreational use of the site and permitting issues, motion was approved to proceed with the permitting process for Phase 2 of the Rock Creek Cove bank protection plan.
The meeting recessed at 11:25 a.m. Thursday, July 8, 2004 and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners McKee and Quinn present. Commissioner Talent was on personal business.
The Board discussed issues in the vicinity of the Washougal River Bridge due to increased traffic and recreational use and the need for additional enforcement in this area. Sheriff Dave Brown presented a proposal to increase the hours of patrol coverage for the Washougal River Road area from now through Labor Day weekend, with overtime hours to be paid from remaining funds in the 2004 budget due to the military leave of absence of an employee. Following discussion, motion was approved to authorize the Sheriff to provide additional weekly patrol coverage through Labor Day weekend on the Washougal River Road and to pay for the additional hours worked with funds from the 2004 budget.
Prosecutor Peter Banks presented a copy of a letter that will be sent to property owners cited for nuisance violations that explains the property owner’s rights and responsibilities and sets out the process for compliance.
The Board met in executive session from 2:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. regarding personnel, with no action taken.
John Crumpacker gave a presentation on the design concept of proposed Rock Cove Community handicapped accessible apartments, the possibility of housing for advanced assisted care in the future, and presented a purchase and sale agreement for the purchase of County owned property located on Rock Creek Drive. Consideration of the purchase and sale agreement was scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 15, 2004.
Vouchers to Sprint and VISA for Enhanced 911 phone charges and repairs and maintenance were approved in the amount of $2,881.96.
A monthly rental agreement was approved with Pete Essex for Wind River Nursery house #1054.
The Board met in executive session from 3:40 p.m. until 3:50 p.m. regarding real estate, with no action taken.
The meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m. Thursday, July 8, 2004.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SKAMANIA COUNTY, WASHINGTON