BOARD OF SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MEETING for WEEK of OCTOBER 29, 2001
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. with all Commissioners present, opening with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes for the weeks of August 20, 2001, August 27, 2001 and October 15, 2001 were approved as presented. Motion was made and seconded to not publish the past minutes of August 20 & 27, 2001. Chairman McKee stepped down to vote in favor of the motion, which passed unanimously.
Bill Burton, Assistant County Engineer, gave an update on culvert replacement in all districts, advised that the Carson Creek project has been completed and discussed the issue of storing equipment at the Wind River nursery site.
Dr. Richard Jessel, Mental Health Director, gave an update on programs for mental health, alcohol and drug abuse, and developmental disabilities. He also discussed a need to address upcoming issues with regards to welfare reform and the termination of assistance to families.
Motion was made, seconded and carried to approve items A, B and D on the consent agenda as follows. Item C, Special Occasion Liquor License for American Legion Post 122, was removed for discussion.
A. Acknowledge receipt of letter from Underwood Fire District re: Proposed Reorganization of County Road Crews.
B. Acknowledge receipt of letter from Underwood Community Council re: Proposed Reorganization of Count Road Crews.
C. Set Public Hearing for Ordinance 2001-07 re: amendments to Outdoor Burning Ordinance 1994-07 for 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 6, 2001.
The Board discussed the application for a Special Occasion Liquor License submitted by the American Legion Post 122. Mark Mazeski, Senior Planner, advised that he confirmed with a representative of the American Legion that it is not their desire to sell beer/wine for off premises consumption. Motion was made, seconded and carried to approve this application, noting that sale for off premises consumption is not included in this approval.
The meeting recessed at 10:55 a.m., Monday, October 22, 2001 and reconvened at 11:00 a.m. the same date with all Commissioners present.
Motion was made, seconded and carried to move into an executive session to discuss personnel. The Board came out of executive session at 12:00 p.m., with no action taken.
The meeting recessed at 12:00 p.m., Monday, October 22, 2001 and reconvened at 3:00 p.m. the same date with all Commissioners present.
Motion was made and seconded to appoint Dan Gundersen to vacant position #3 of the Skamania County Board of Equalization. Chairman McKee stepped down to vote on the motion, which passed unanimously.
A special voucher to the Reserve Account for the postage meter was approved in the amount of $2,500.00.
The meeting recessed at 3:25 p.m., Monday, October 22, 2001 and reconvened at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 23, 2001 with Commissioner Quinn and Commissioner Talent present. Commissioner Quinn served as acting chair. Commissioner McKee was absent due to visiting Port and County facilities with regards to economic development.
Sharon Tiffany, Director for the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center, advised she submitted a grant application for funding for access to the Interpretive Center from State Road 14 and gave an update on events and activities for the Interpretive Center.
Karen Witherspoon, Director for Planning and Community Development, gave an update regarding pending applications, an upcoming West End Community meeting, customer service training for staff, office coverage, an upcoming Geographic Information System demonstration meeting, National Scenic Area Management Plan review, status of National Scenic Area Brochure, County ordinance updates, and the need for storage of old files.
The Board approved a grant application to the Department of Ecology for funding to develop an Integrated Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan for control of Eurasian water milfoil in Skamania County.
A letter was approved to the Columbia River Gorge Commission regarding Skamania County’s recommendation list of Management Plan Review issues.
Vouchers to the Department of Labor and Industries were approved in the total amount of $34,939.40.
The meeting recessed at 11:25 a.m., Tuesday, October 23, 2001 and reconvened at 10:05 a.m., Thursday, October 25, 2001 with all Commissioners present.
Bill Bentley, Superintendent for Stevenson-Carson School District, and Ole Helgersen, Cooperative Extension Agent, were present for a discussion on Secure Rural Schools. Chairman McKee gave an update on the allocation of federal forest funds to Counties. No action was taken as a result of this discussion.
The Board discussed office space with Ole Helgersen, Cooperative Extension Agent, with no action taken.
A voucher was approved to Klickitat-Skamania Development Council in the amount of $3,788.16 for disbursement of grant funds.
The meeting recessed at 11:35 a.m., Thursday, October 25, 2001 and reconvened at 3:00 p.m. the same date with all Commissioners present.
The Board met with Cal Owens, Deputy Sheriff for Skamania County, to discuss the upcoming noise abatement meetings, with no action taken.
The meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, October 25, 2001.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SKAMANIA COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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