Director Kelsey reported that all available crews are currently grading and working on the gun range.

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1 Topic Morning Workshop Session- Tuesday, Public Works Director/County Engineer Gordon Kelsey: Public W arks/road Department Update Klickitat County Board of Commissioners Minutes- Meeting of Tuesday, Agenda Item - Comment/Disposition Call to Order/Roll Call Chairman David M. Sauter called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM. Commissioners present: Jim Sizemore and David M. Sauter. Rex F. Johnston was absent due to illness. Workshop Session Agenda 10:00 AM- Public Works Department Update Attendance: Public Works Director Gordon Kelsey, Prosecuting Attorney David Quesnel and Deputy Prosecutor Rebecca Sells. The Board had a discussion regarding the funding assistance agreement for repairs to the Hell Roaring irrigation supply system which serves the Glenwood Valley. The agreement was pulled from the Consent Agenda for further clarification. Public Works Director Gordon Kelsey updated the Board on construction projects underway and in the design phase. Director Kelsey reported that all available crews are currently grading and working on the gun range. Director Kelsey provided updates on the remodel of the Clerk's Office, Jail security camera improvements and door replacement fabrication, fairgrounds building repairs, and a gun range progress report. Director Kelsey provided an updated copy of proposed revisions to the City of Goldendale's Outdoor Lighting Ordinance, noting that the city is asking that the ordinance be extended beyond the city limits. Following further discussion, Chairman Sauter advised that there should be some cost analysis done to show effects the revised ordinance would have on the county and businesses to change lighting out. Commissioner Sizemore suggested that the observatory should consider designating "dark" nights so that people still have the safety and convenience of light around their homes.

2 Page 2 Workshop Session Agenda (Continued) Director Kelsey provided a copy of the Pioneer Center Meeting Room Use Policy, noting that the facility is being managed as an office building, not an event center. Natural Resource/Economic Development Department Director Dave McClure: Departmental update. 10:30 AM- Department Update Attendance: Natural Resource/ Economic Development Director Dave McClure, Economic Development Specialist Richard Foster, Prosecuting Attorney David Quesnel, Natural Resources Project Coordinator Jake Anderson, Central/Eastern Klickitat Conservation District Manager Kent Apostol, CKCD Supervisors Dave Guenther and Steve Cunningham, EKCD Supervisor Steve Matsen, and Washington Department offish and Wildlife (WDFW) representative Sandra Yonkers. Natural Resource/ Economic Development Director Dave McClure reminded that consultants, TIP Strategies will be presenting the draft Economic Development Strategy for the County on Monday at the Klickitat PUD' s conference room. Economic Development Specialist Richard Foster provided an update on workforce development and leadership training. Mr. Foster provided an overview of the Goldendale City Council meeting in regards to the Nestle bottling plant proposal. Director Dave McClure advised that Natural Resources staff met with the Department of Ecology (DOE) to discuss High Prairie ground water issues, advising that DOE is supportive of the County's proposed solution to encourage new development to drill down to the lower aquifer. Chairman Sauter noted that we have data that shows the upper aquifer is not sustainable. Following the discussion, Chairman Sauter indicated that an update meeting with the High Prairie community needs to be scheduled but first details need to be ironed out. Natural Resources Project Coordinator Jake Anderson provided a brief update on Salmon Recovery Funding, Board funded projects.

3 Page3 Workshop Session A~enda (Continued) The Board had a discussion regarding the joint lawsuit with Lewis, Klickitat, and Skamania Counties challenging the new spotted owl critical habitat rule. Prosecutor Quesnel advised that most of the designated critical habitat is in Lewis and Skamania Counties and that currently costs are being split between Lewis and Klickitat Counties. Following further discussion the Board indicated that they would like to revisit the issue at another time. CKCD Supervisors Dave Guenther and Steve Cunningham, EKCD Supervisor Steve Matsen and WDFW representative Sandra Yonkers provided an update on joint management issues specific to the Simcoe Mountain working lands acquisition proposal and defined the difference between co-managing and consulting. Ms. Yonkers provided further clarification regarding WDFW consultation with the Tribe on fish and wildlife issues, noting that the Tribe is not a decision maker, WDFW consults with the Tribe on a government to government basis but WDFW and the conservation districts are the decision makers. Commissioner Sizemore requested a written copy of WDFW's opinion regarding the difference between comanagement and consulting so there is no further confusion. Commissioner Sizemore stated that the language needs to be defined, advising that he wants WDFW to understand the definitions and roles and if this doesn't work out he will advise his seat mates to pull support for the project. CKCD Supervisor Guenther suggested keeping state legislators updated on the project's success as well. The Board briefly discussed Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) changes in the Klickitat Canyon Forest Legacy Project proposal. Commissioner Sizemore indicated that he may want to withdraw his support. Chairman Sauter noted that the proposal was originally for working forest lands and he asked what changed for DNR to consider it not sustainable for working forest.

4 Page 4 Lunch Recess Regular Meeting for Tuesday, November 8, 2016 Business Agenda The Board recessed for lunch at 11 :30 AM. Call to Order/Roll Call Chairman David M. Sauter reconvened the meeting at 1:00PM. Commissioners present: Jim Sizemore and David M. Sauter. Rex F. Johnston was absent due to illness. Agenda Approved (M/Sizemore, S/Sauter. Passed unanimously): the Business Agenda as presented. Citizen Comment Dallesport residents Jerry Bush, Elaine Lee and Noel Lidbom addressed several concerns related to nuisance abatements in the community of Dallesport. Mr. Bush requested the nuisance ordinance be re-opened for review to address repeat offenders. Prosecutor Quesnel advised that even if a policy decision is made regarding repeat offenders that doesn't mean the court would act. Mr. Bush stated that vehicles that aren't running or licensed need to be removed. Mr. bush also noted the number of vehicles with Oregon License plates that are obviously owned by Washington residents. Following further discussion, Prosecutor Quesnel advised that there have been law enforcement emphasis' on monitoring bridge traffic in the past, noting that the cases were thrown out of Court. The Board continued a previous discussion regarding the Interlocal Agreement with the three (3) incorporated cities regarding emergency management. Emergency Management Director Jeff King noted that when the initial agreement was signed creating the Emergency Management Department, the department was a fraction of what it is today and the duties have been revised substantially. Prosecutor Quesnel advised that the agreement is not a workable agreement and needs to be rewritten. The Board indicated that they would like to schedule a workshop to continue the discussion.

5 Page 5 Public Meeting: Consider approval of Short Plat No.. SPL , Parcel# : Applicant: Arron Kreps - Atristix Enterprises, Inc. Public Meeting: Consider approval of Short Plat No. SPL , Parcel No /00; Applicant: Lawton Creek Properties, LLC. Public Meeting: Consider approval of Boundary Line Adjustment BLA , Parcel No /00; Applicant: Don & Ann Slead and David & Renee McNeal. Public Hearings/ Public Meetings/ Bid Openings Approved (M/Sizemore, S/Sauter. Passed unanimously): Short Plat No. SPL , Parcel No /00 which divides a 66,173 square foot lot into two (2) lots, Lot 1 at 33,071 square feet and Lot 2 at 33,102 square feet and grant final approval; Applicant: Arron Kreps- Artistix Enterprises, Inc. Associate Planner Sam Lamb reported that an administrative review of the Short Plat has been completed and all signatures have been obtained from the Health Department, Road Department, Treasurer, and the Planning Department. All conditions attached to the preliminary approval have been met. Approved (M/Sizemore, S/Sauter. Passed unanimously): Final approval of Short Plat No. SPL , Parcel No /00 which divides a acre parcel into four (4) lots. Lots 1, 2, and 3 are 7- acre lots. Lot 4 is the remaining acres. Applicant: Lawton Creek Properties, LLC. Associate Planner Sam Lamb reported that an administrative review of the Short Plat has been completed and all signatures have been obtained from the Health Department, Road Department, Treasurer, and the Planning Department. All conditions attached to the preliminary approval have been met. Approved (M/Sizemore, S/Sauter. Passed unanimously): Final approval of Boundary Line Adjustment BLA , Parcel No /00 which alters the boundary lines of Lots 2,3 and 9 of the Sun Ridge Homes Subdivision (Sub ). Applicant: Don & Ann Slead and David & Renee McNeal. Associate Planner Sam Lamb reported that an administrative review of the Boundary Line adjustment has been completed and all signatures have been obtained from the Health Department, Road Department, Treasurer, and the Planning Department. All conditions attached to the preliminary approval have been met. Consent Agenda Approved (M/Sizemore, S/Sauter. Passed unanimously): the consent agenda with item No. 7 being pulled for further consideration. * 1) Affordable Housing Funding Assistance Agreement (C25416) between Klickitat County (Public Health) and Columbia Cascade Housing Authority to financially support six projects chosen by the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. * 2) Request from the Klickitat County (Planning Department) for authorization to purchase one (1) ArcGIS License, through the Technical Services Department.

6 Page 6 l Consent Agenda (Continued) * 3) Interlocal Funding Assistance Agreement (C25516) between Klickitat County and the Lyle Lion's Club to provide funding assistance for the purchase and installation of a defibrillator at the Lyle Community I Center. * 4) Request from the Sheriffs Office for authorization to purchase one (1) 2016 Ford Explorer to replace Deputy Coming's totaled vehicle. * 5) Master Interlocal Mutual Law Enforcement Assistance Agreement (C25616) between Klickitat County (Sheriffs Office), Skamania County, Hood River County, City of Hood River, Wasco County, City of Goldendale, City of White Salmon and Bingen, City of The Dalles and Sherman County for the purpose I of securing to each, the benefits of mutual law enforcement assistance within their respective territorial jurisdictions. * 6) Resolution No in the matter of declaring a 2013 Ford Escape SEas surplus and no longer needed by the County to be removed from the Klickitat County Building Department's inventory and disposed of by public sale or at public auction by the County Treasurer. * 7) (Pulled) Agreement between Klickitat County (Public Works Department) and the Hell Roaring Irrigation Company (HRIC) for the purpose of implementing maintenance and repair to the HRIC irrigation supply system to the Glenwood valley as needed as a direct result of impacts from the Cougar Creek wildfire in * 8) Resolution No in the matter of scheduling a public hearing to be held at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 to consider supplemental appropriations and amendments to the 2016 Budget for various departments and funds. * 9) Phone Service Agreement (C25816) between Klickitat County (Emergency Management Department) and Century Link to provide an ISDN PRI line for administration, emergency operations center and the emergency notification system for a monthly fee. Voucher Certification and Approval Payment Approvals * Approved Warrants (M/Sizemore, S/Sauter. Passed unanimously): Accounts Payable: (# ) for a net of$153, There were no Payroll warrants requiring approval. Road Department Payments * Approved (M/Sizemore, S/Sauter. Passed unanimously): Pay estimate No. 1 to Great Floors in the amount of$1, which contains no retainage for the 2016 Superior Court Clerk's Office Floor Covering Project.

7 Png,c 7 Prosecuting Attorney's Update Elected Official Report/Update Attendance: Emergency Management Director Jeff King and Prosecuting Attorney David Quesnel The Board continued a previous discussion regarding the Interlocal Agreement with the three (3) incorporated cities regarding emergency management. Emergency Management Director Jeff King noted that when the initial agreement was signed creating the Emergency Management Department, the department was a fraction of what it is today and the duties have been revised substantially. Prosecutor Quesnel advised that the agreement is not a workable agreement and needs to be rewritten. The Board indicated that they would like to schedule a workshop to continue the discussion. Director King stated that Columbia County operates similarly to Klickitat County and he has reached out to get a copy of their Interlocal Cities Agreement. Commissioner Sizemore noted that he would like to set up a workshop regarding the nuisance abatement ordinance. Public Hearing/Continued/To consider Zone Change Application ZON ; Applicant: William Maley. Unfinished Business ; Approved (M/Sizemore, S/Sauter. Passed unanimously): Motion to deny Zone Change Application ZON and direct staff to prepare findings and conclusions in support of Board decision. Chairman Sauter reconvened the public hearing to consider a Zone Change Application ZON advising of the procedural sequence which would be followed. Chairman Sauter asked for new testimony in oppositions to the proposed rezone, starting off with people who have not spoken before. * An attendance sheet has been included as part of the official record noting there were approximately 36 people present. The applicant William Maley and Tenneson Engineer's Nick Kraemer and Ben Beseda were also present. Below is a brief synopsis of the testimony offered, noting the Board of Commissioner minutes are action minutes. An audio record is on file as part of the official record. Dallesport Resident Ronald Sisseck expressed his concern for fire danger related to the wind gusts that can occur in the Gorge.

8 Pogc 8 Unfinished Business (Continued) ] Dallesport Community Council President/ resident Don McDermott brought up a rescinded decision made by I the Board of in Wasco County on the basis of public safety. Dallesport resident PJ Sisseck stated that the project would cost the County for added services of roads, law enforcement, and other public services. Tenneson Engineering's Nick Kraemer presented a rebuttal explaining that this rezone is not a spot zone, the process requires all conditions be met before construction begins, there are existing utilities that support development, and the public improvements that will be included in the new development add to the overall appeal of Dallesport. Chairman Sauter closed the hearing to further public testimony and called for Board discussion. Commissioner Sizemore questioned accusations made by Dallesport residents regarding illegal actions by the County, noting that he requested legal opinion from the Prosecutor. Prosecutor Quesnel assured that all federal and state requirements have been fully executed, noting that if an appeal should be filed, the County's process would be highly defensible. Commissioner Sauter provided an overview of the rezone process. Chairman Sauter stated that there is a housing shortage in the Gorge and the questions for him is what the appropriate lot density should be. Both Commissioners agreed that the lot sizes for the proposed development of 20,000 ft. were too large, but lot sizes of 6,500 ft. were too dense. Commissioner Sizemore stated the urban growth areas were intended for future development, noting that there is a need for developable lots. Issues as determined by the Board of Commissioners Adjournment (3:56PM) Board Pending The Board had a brief discussion regarding the upcoming supplemental budget public hearing. Prosecutor Quesnel commented on his prosecuting philosophy, noting that he does not reduce or dismiss charges. Approved (M/Sizemore, S/Sauter. Passed unanimously): There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned until1:00 PM on Thursday, November 10,2016. Call to Order/Roll Call

9 November 8, 20 l 6 Pane ~ 9 Regular Meeting Extension: Workshop Session for Thursday, November 10,2016 Solid Waste Director Kevin Barry and Republic Services General Manager Rail Operations Don Tibetts: Quarterly project and activities update. Budget & Technical Services Director Glen Chipman: Following Budget discussion and review. Adjournment Chairman David M. Sauter reconvened the meeting at 1:15 PM. Commissioners present: Rex Johnston, David Sauter and Jim Sizemore. Workshop Session Agenda Attendance: Solid Waste Director Kevin Barry, Budget and Technical Services Director Glen Chipman, Republic Services General Manager Rail Operations Don Tibetts and Prosecuting Attorney David Quesnel. Republic Services General Manager Rail Operations Don Tibetts provided an update on the Landfill Revenues. Mr. Tibetts reported that tonnage is down in special waste. Attendance: Prosecuting Attorney David Quesnel, Deputy Auditor Heather Jobe, Prosecuting Attorney Office Manager Tracy Hoctor. Budget and Technical Services Director Glen Chipman discussed supplemental budget which included several post deadline requests. Director Chipman also discussed the budget regarding revenues, expenditures, cash flow reserves, technology list changes, questions from the last workshop, and major changes. I Approved (M/Johnston, S/Sizemore. Passed unanimously): There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 3:55PM. * Reference Document on File Please Note: The Board of Commissioners' minutes are action minutes. An audio record is on file as part of the official record and available on Tape # , Tape Count 2569 through Date