BOARD OF SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Meeting for Week of November 1, 2004
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 1, 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.
Larry Mulcihy advised of his concerns regarding chip sealing at the end of Eyman Cemetery Road, a road which is partially on his property.
Brent Holman, Public Works Director/County Engineer, gave an update on the Metzger Road project, advised of employee vacations, upcoming state inspection of the Conrad Lundy Bridge, Road Crew winter maintenance activities, upcoming meeting regarding snow removal operations, and reviewing short plats.
Mr. Holman advised of a request for installation of a street light at a school bus stop at milepost 0.72 Rike Road off of Wind Mountain Road in Home Valley. Commissioner Quinn moved, seconded by Commissioner Talent and motion carried to direct the County Engineer to proceed with installation of a street light if the location requested is a County road and not a private road.
Terry Blaisdell, Central Services Director, gave an update on the implementation of the Terra Scan system for the Treasurer and Assessor Offices, transition of the Building Division to Black Bear permitting software, update on the Courtroom wireless project, and advised of upcoming user group meetings for the Hal File system and Terra Scan system.
Commissioner Quinn moved, seconded by Commissioner Talent and motion carried to approve the Consent Agenda, as follows:
A. Minutes for week of October 25, 2004.
B. Acknowledge receipt of letters regarding West End Community Comprehensive Subarea Plan from Marilyn and Donald Cleland; Matt Califf; David Cavanogh; and Phil & Maggie Heltzel.
C. Acknowledge receipt of letter from Randall Krog requesting reconsideration of claim for lost wages.
Commissioner Quinn moved, seconded by Commissioner Talent and motion carried to approve forms for a Filming Permit Application/Fee Schedule and a Filming Permit for use by the Public Works Department.
Commissioner Quinn moved, seconded by Commissioner Talent and motion carried to approve a Filming Permit for Area 51 Films of Santa Monica, CA for commercial filming on County property at Ash Lake Road, Blue Lake Road, and Blue Lake Quarry.
Commissioner Quinn moved, seconded by Commissioner Talent and motion carried to authorize the purchase of an electronic pay station to collect boat launch fees at Drano Lake Boat Launch, including $595.00 for the purchase of credit card processing software.
A public hearing was held to consider adoption of the Carson Stormwater Facilities and Flood Hazard Management Plan. The purpose of the Plan is to provide a plan for resolving existing drainage problems and provide a drainage plan to guide new growth in the Carson area. Brent Holman, Public Works Director/County Engineer, advised that adoption of the Plan would allow the Planning and Public Works Departments to use its findings as a guide for development in the Carson area. Commissioner Quinn stated that the citizens of Carson should have an opportunity to comment on the Plan prior to adoption. Following discussion, Commissioner Talent moved, seconded by Commissioner Quinn and motion carried to continue the public hearing to Tuesday, November 23, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at the PUD in Carson to consider adopting the Plan, as prepared by Wallis Engineering.
The meeting recessed at 11:20 a.m. Monday, November 1, 2004 and reconvened at 9:10 a.m. Tuesday, November 2, 2004, with Commissioners Quinn and Talent present.
The Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss the budget, with no action taken.
Karen Witherspoon, Planning and Community Development Director, gave an update on the pending application list, Water Resource Inventory Area 29, and an upcoming public hearing before the Board to consider adoption of the West End Community Comprehensive Plan.
Charly Boyd, Watershed/Shorelines Planner, reported on various water and fish related meetings and advised of submitting a grant application for 2005 to control Eurasian watermilfoil in Drano Lake to improve fishing and fish habitat.
The meeting recessed at 11:05 a.m. Tuesday, November 2, 2004 and reconvened at 1:50 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Quinn and Talent present.
The Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss public health and safety requirements, with no action taken.
The Board met in executive session from 2:20 p.m. until 2:50 p.m. regarding personnel, with no action taken.
The meeting recessed at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, November 2, 2004 and reconvened at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 4, 2004, with Commissioners Quinn and Talent present.
Commissioner Talent moved, seconded by Commissioner Quinn and motion carried to approve a contract with Washington Traffic Safety Commission to provide funding to conduct “Driving Under Intoxicants Emphasis Patrols” during the period between November 22, 2004 and January 3, 2005.
Commissioner Talent moved, seconded by Commissioner Quinn and motion carried to approve vouchers for the period ending November 4, 2004 in the amount of $145,437.36.
Commissioner Talent moved, seconded by Commissioner Quinn and motion carried to acknowledge receipt of a letter from R. Robert Burns regarding a right of way issue on LaBarre Road.
Commissioner Talent moved, seconded by Commissioner Quinn and motion carried to acknowledge receipt of a letter from Auditor Mike Garvison regarding Equipment, Rental and Revolving Fund billing and administration.
Auditor Mike Garvison advised that he would provide the Commissioner’s Office with access to the Eden System and requested to be notified of any invalid entries.
The meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 4, 2004.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SKAMANIA COUNTY, WASHINGTON