MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COLUMIA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS. October 1, 2014

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1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COLUMIA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS October 1, 2014 The regular meeting of the Columbia County Board of Commissioners was held on October 1, 2014, with Chairman Michael A. Talbott, Commissioner Charles G. Reeves, Commissioner Dwight L. Robanske, and Clerk of the Board Leanne Peters Present. 9:00 am Public Works Director's Updates Andrew Woods was present. Drew updated the Board on activities/project at the Public Works department. 9:25 am Executive Session: Contract Negotiations RCW llO(l)(d) An executive session was held for 35 minutes with Drew Woods to discuss contract negotiations pursuant to RCW (1 )( d). The session closed at 10:00 am; no action was taken, direction was given. 10:01 am Columbia County Public Works 10:01 am An executive session was held for 25 minutes with Drew Woods, Lisa Caldwell, and Rea Culwell to discuss potential litigation pursuant to RCW (1 )(i). The session closed at 10:25 am, no action was taken, direction was given. 10:26 am An executive session was held for 5 minutes with Drew Woods to discuss union negotiations pursuant to RCW (4)(b). The session closed at 10:29 am; no action was taken, no direction given. A discussion was held regarding the proposed RTPO agreement. Drew will draft a letter for signature by the Board. Drew presented the Communication Site Lease for approval. Commissioner Robanske moved to authorize the Chair to sign the Communications Site Lease Agreement with REA and Inland Cellular for the Dayton and Hartsock sites. The motion unanimously carried. Drew presented a request to waive the youth building and pavilion fees from the Dayton High School Homecoming Committee for the Dayton High School Homecoming Dance. Page 1 of 4

2 Commissioner Reeves moved to waive the fees for the youth building and pavilion for the Dayton High School Homecoming Dance. The motion unanimously carried. 11:05 am Miscellaneous Commissioner Robanske moved to approve the payment of the NA CO membership dues for The motion unanimously carried. Commissioner Reeves moved to approve the September 11h meeting minutes. The motion unanimously carried. Commissioner Robanske moved to adopt the Columbia County Network Configuration Policy. The motion unanimously carried. 11:12 am Lisa Caldwell - Emergency Management Lisa requested approval to observe the Great Shake Out on October 16th at 10: 16 am. All employees of the county will take part in emergency evacuation at that time. Commissioner Robanske moved to approve the observance of the Great Shake Out on October 16th at 10: 16 am. The motion unanimously carried. Lisa informed the Board that Heather Truit has completed her dispatcher training. 11:37 am Janet Bye - Project Timothy A discussion was held regarding funding for Project Timothy. Janet was instructed to come back in January. 11:50 pm Break for Lunch 1:15 pm Columbia County Planning & Building Kim Lyonnais, Melissa Shumake, Jennie Dickenson, and Christine Jarski were present. A resolution was presented in the Matter of Authorizing the Columbia County Auditor to Apply for a Community Development Block Grant, Economic Opportunity Grant for $1,800, and to Formally Recognize the Adoption of a NEPA Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). Commissioner Robanske moved to adopt Resolution in the Matter of Authorizing the Columbia County Auditor to Apply for a Community Development Block Grant, Economic Opportunity Grant for $1,800, and to Formally Page 2 of 4 I Meeting Minutes

3 Recognize the Adoption of a NEPA Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). The motion unanimously carried. Commissioner Robanske moved to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the CDBG Project Summary. The motion unanimously carried. 1:42 pm (Telephonic) Branda Matson - WA State Division of Developmental Disabilities A discussion was held regarding Ms. Matson's audit visit to Columbia County and Blue Mountain Counseling. Commissioner Reeves will meet with her on Wednesday, October gth for follow up. 1:52 pm Dimita Warren - Blue Mountain Counseling A discussion was held regarding budget amendments for the Mental Health and Alcohol funds. A resolution was present for approval. Commissioner Robanske moved to approve Resolution in the matter of budget amendments. The motion unanimously carried. A discussion was held regarding Walla Walla County taking over the Developmental Disabilities Contract. Commissioner Robanske moved to approve the Interlocal Agreement between Walla Walla County and Columbia County for Oversight of the Developmental Disabilities Services for Columbia County. The motion unanimously carried. 2:04 pm An executive session was held for 30 minutes with Dimita to discuss contract negotiations pursuant to RCW ( d). The session closed at 2:31 pm; no action was taken. Dimita presented a letter from Blue Mountain Counseling informing of their resignation from the DD Services, effective December 31, Commissioner Reeves moved to approve the termination of the DD Services Contract from Blue Mountain Counseling, effective December 31, The motion unanimously carried. Page 3 of 4

4 There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was duly declared adjourned at 2:36 pm. ~ Approved:..----::: 'm,;l/4,/d#- Michael A. Talbott, Chairman >c::?'\ Submitted by: 4:.ea. Peters Clerk of the Board Page 4 of 4

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