BOARD OF SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Meeting for Week of September 6, 2004
No meeting was held on Monday, September 6, 2004 in observance of Labor Day. The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 240 NW Vancouver Avenue in Stevenson, with Commissioners McKee, Quinn and Talent present, opening with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Following discussion, Commissioner Quinn moved, seconded by Commissioner Talent and motion carried to removed the ban on all outdoor burning within the unincorporated areas of the County.
Brent Holman, Public Works Director/County Engineer, gave an update on the Drano Lake project, Wind River Nursery water system project, working on a report for Home Valley pedestrian bridge issues, Road Division maintenance activities, and the Underwood Transfer Site.
The Board discussed the need to impose a parking fee for all vehicles, in conjunction with the launch fee, at Drano Lake, with no action taken.
Commissioner Quinn moved, seconded by Commissioner Talent and motion carried to acknowledge a department report submitted from Central Services.
Commissioner Quinn moved, seconded by Commissioner Talent and motion carried to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
A. Minutes for week of August 30, 2004.
Commissioner Quinn moved, seconded by Commissioner Talent and motion carried to approve a letter of agreement with Skamania County Fair Board for the 2004 Irish Festival.
Commissioner Talent moved, seconded by Commissioner Quinn and motion carried to approve an interagency agreement with the Secretary of State for a combined state and local voters’ pamphlet.
Commissioner Quinn moved, seconded by Commissioner Talent and motion carried to approve amendment #1 to the agreement with the Department of Transportation to increase funding for the Public Transportation Demonstration Project.
Commissioner Quinn moved, seconded by Commissioner Talent and motion carried to approve an intergovernmental agreement with the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development to provide funding for the STOP Formula Grant Program to improve the criminal justice and community response to violence against women.
Commissioner Quinn moved, seconded by Commissioner Talent and motion carried to sign a buyer’s notice and seller’s authorization to conduct physical sampling for an environmental assessment report for tax lot 02-07-02-0-0-3100-00 as requested by John Crumpacker.
Commissioner Quinn moved, seconded by Commissioner Talent and motion carried to acknowledge receipt of a petition from West End residents regarding the West End Community Comprehensive Subarea Plan requesting that current zoning of R2 and R5 properties remain as is and R10 and R20 change to R5.
Commissioner Talent moved, seconded by Commissioner Quinn and motion carried to acknowledge receipt of a petition from West End residents requesting that the West End Community Comprehensive Subarea Plan not be adopted.
Commissioner Quinn moved, seconded by Commissioner Talent and motion carried to acknowledge receipt of a letter from Linda Cox regarding Skamania County Law Enforcement Guild.
Terry Blaisdell, Central Services Director, gave an update on the Primary Election ballot preparation, TerraScan System for the Assessor and Treasurer, advised of an upcoming visit from Spillman for training of software used in the Sheriff’s Office, reminder notice to employees of the computer/internet policy, and imaging older file data in the Auditor’s and Clerk’s Offices.
Peter Banks, Prosecutor, gave a presentation on a Courtroom Wireless Judgment and Sentence Pilot Program proposed by the State. He advised that the County would be required to pay upfront for the purchase and installation of equipment and the State would reimburse the County for costs up to $22,000. Following discussion, Commissioner Quinn moved, seconded by Commissioner Talent and motion carried to authorize the Prosecutor to proceed with the purchase and installation of the equipment for the Courtroom Wireless Judgment and Sentence Program.
Peter Banks, Prosecutor, advised of noncompliance of a property nuisance violation served on Joseph M. Baker at 16052 Washougal River Road and requested the Board to impose a fine of $50.00 per day for violation of the nuisance ordinance. Commissioner Quinn moved, seconded by Commissioner Talent and motion carried to impose a fine of $50.00 per day for violation of the nuisance ordinance for tax parcel 02-05-15-1-0-0702-00 owned by Joseph M. Baker.
The Board discussed Resolution 2004-37, allocating Federal Fiscal Year 2005 Title II and Title III funds, with no action taken.
The Board discussed a County contribution of engineering services for a joint project for the Malfait Field at Cape Horn/Skye School, with no action taken.
The meeting recessed at 11:55 p.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2004 and reconvened at 1:35 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners McKee, Quinn and Talent present.
Rick Jessel, Counseling Center Director, presented a letter from Greater Columbia Behavioral Health requesting member governments to approve a letter to Spokane County Commissioners regarding over-usage of beds at Eastern State Hospital by Spokane County. Commissioner Quinn moved, seconded by Commissioner Talent and motion carried to send a letter to Spokane County Commissioners requesting a meeting to collaboratively address issues impacting bed availability at Eastern State Hospital.
Commissioner Talent moved, seconded by Commissioner Quinn and motion carried to approve Resolution 2004-37, allocating sixty-five (65%) of project funds for Title II projects and thirty-five (35%) of project funds for Title III projects for Federal Fiscal Year 2005.
The Board participated in a workshop to discuss backup personnel for Central Services, the budget, and Skamania County Mobilization Against Substance Abuse (CMASA), with no action taken.
The meeting recessed at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2004 and reconvened at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 9, 2004, with Commissioners McKee, Quinn and Talent present.
Commissioner Talent moved, Commissioner Quinn seconded and motion carried to approve vouchers for the period ending September 9, 2004 in the amount of $57,273.42.
Commissioner Quinn moved, Commissioner Talent seconded and motion carried to approve payroll for the period ending August 31, 2004 in the amount of $933,958.88.
Commissioner Quinn moved, Commissioner Talent seconded and motion carried to acknowledge receipt of a department report submitted from Planning and Community Development.
Walt Loehrke, Commercial Consultant/Structural Pest Control Inspector for Stabler Buildings Consultants, gave a summary of his findings of the visual and structural evaluation of the Stevenson Grange building located at the Fairgrounds. The report included issues with electrical wiring, insect infestation, stabilization of east wall, and the foundation. No decision was made at this time regarding the future of this building.
Tony Estey, Buildings and Grounds Director, reported on maintenance of various facilities and grounds and animal control calls.
Commissioner Talent moved, Commissioner Quinn seconded and motion carried to proclaim September 11, 2004 as 911 Day in Skamania County.
Commissioner Talent moved, seconded by Commissioner Quinn and motion carried to acknowledge receipt of a petition from West End residents regarding the West End Community Comprehensive Subarea Plan requesting that current zoning of R2 and R5 properties remain as is and R10 and R20 change to R5.
The meeting recessed at 11:35 a.m. Thursday, September 9, 2004 and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners McKee, Quinn and Talent present.
Jim Clapp, Refuge Manager, and Eric Anderson, Technical Writer, for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service gave a presentation on the Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Impact Statement for Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Clark County and Franz Lake and Pierce National Wildlife Refuges in Skamania County, managed under the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Complex.
The Board met in executive session from 3:05 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. regarding personnel, with no action taken.
The Board met with Brent Holman, County Engineer/Public Works Director, to discuss the County providing in-kind engineering services for a joint project for the Malfait Field at Cape Horn/Skye School. Mr. Holman advised he would review this request and report back with his recommendation.
The meeting adjourned at 4:05 p.m. Thursday, September 9, 2004.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SKAMANIA COUNTY, WASHINGTON