Topic. Morning Workshop Session- Tuesday, July 11,2017. Workshop Session Agenda 9:30AM- Public Works Department Update

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1 Topic Morning Workshop Session- Tuesday, July 11,2017 Public Works Director/County Engineer Gordon Kelsey: Public Works/Road Deparment Update Klickitat County Board of Commissioners Minutes- Meeting of Tuesday, July 11, 2017 Agenda Item - Comment/Disposition Call to Order/Roll Call Chairman Jim Sizemore called the meeting to order at 9:30AM. Commissioners present: Rex F. Johnston, Jim Sizemore and David M. Sauter. Workshop Session Agenda 9:30AM- Public Works Department Update Attendance: Public Works Director Gordon Kelsey, Assistant County Engineer Jeff Hunter, Prosecuting Attorney David Quesnel and Deputy Prosecutor Rebecca Sells. Public Works Director Gordon Kelsey provided an overview of progress on various road construction and road maintenance projects. Further updates followed including upcoming facilities work such as planning the Assessor's Office remodel, upcoming fairgrounds events and progress on the gun range and livestock bam. Director Kelsey presented pictures of the progress on Lakeside and Fisher Hill Roads. The Board reviewed options for the Bingen Point Overpass and discussed a letter sent to the Department of Transportation engineer reminding him of the purpose of the project. The Board requested another letter be prepared to address the County's concerns to be sent to state representatives. Discussion followed regarding a right-of-way issue related to Balfour Street in Lyle. Director Kelsey advised of a request to close Dalles Mountain Road during fire season from property owners. Chairman Sizemore commented on the lack of adequate parking for the Klickitat Trail. Chairman Sizemore suggested giving the property to Sta:e Parks to seal and use as a parking to alleviate parking issues which have caused safety concerns for the county. Director Kelsey noted that he would look into the matter. Personnel Director Randi Post: Personnel Department Update 10:30 AM- Department Update Attendance: Personnel Director Randi Post, Prosecutor David Quesnel and Public Health Office Manager Lori Koch.

2 July I I, 2017 Page2 Morning Workshop Session- Tuesday, July 11, 2017 (Continued) Workshop Session Agenda (Continued) Personnel Director Randi Post reponed the union negotiation process will begin in August and presented comparable counties pay and benefit i::1formation. Director Post discussed using the LEAN to stream line the process of posting vacancies, noting that she is also looking at software. Director Post advised that she is working on reclassifying positions within the Public Works Department, Prosecuting Attorney's Office and Adult Probation Department. Executive Session: To discuss the qualifications and medical conditions of public employees At 11 :02 AM Chairman Sizemore announced the Board would be convening into executive session with Personnel Director Randi Post and Prosecutor Quesnel in accordance with RCW (1 )(g) to review the qualifications and medical conditions of public employees. Chairman Sizemore noted the Executive Session would last ten (1 0) minutes. At 11:12 AM Chairman Sizemore announced the Executive Session would extend ten (1 0) minutes. The Board reconvened the regular session at 11 :24 AM. No action was taken. Director Post discussed the need tj find a new provider to do employee drug screening and indicated that she would be discussing the matter with Mid-Columbia Medical Center. Lunch Recess Regular Meeting for Tuesday, July 11, 2017 Business Agenda Approval of Meeting Minutes * The Board recessed for lunch at 1 I :24 AM. Call to Order/Roll Call Chairman Jim Sizemore reconvened the meeting at 1:00PM. All three (3) Commissioners were present. Agenda Approved (M/Johnston, S/Sauter. Passed unanimously): the Business Agenda as presented. Approval of Commissioner Meeting Minutes Approved (M/Sauter, S/Johnston. Passed unanimously): the Klickitat County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes for June 27, 2017 as presented.

3 July11, 2017 Paec 3 Citizen Comment Centerville residents Neil Kayser, Nate Kayser, Max Fernandez, Michael Landis and Schreiner Farms representative Davis Thompson requested that the Board consider a seasonal closure for Dalles Mountain Road and Obrien Road during fire season, suggesting July 15th though October 15th. Sheriff Bob Songer stated from a public safety standpoint he agrees with the proposal. Commissioner Sauter cautioned that these are public roads and care needs to be taken as to the criteria used for closing the roads, noting that he is sympathetic to the proposal. Director Kelsey recommended adding a clause in which case the road could be opened if direct routes were blocked due to an emergency. Director Kelsey stated that closure of public roads requires a formal public hearing process. For the Record Chairman Sizemore recused himself from further participation in the process due to a potential conflict of interest. Approved (M/Sauter, S/Johnston. Passed unanimously): Motion directing the Public Works Department to schedule a public hearing to gather testimony regarding the proposed closure of Dalles Mountain Road and Obrien Road during fire season. Planning Director Mo-chi Lindblad provided an update on proposed amendments to contract with the Gorge Commission in handling National Scenic Area development review inquiries and applications in Klickitat County. The Board discussed the comprehensive management plan update submitted by the Dallesport Community Council. Consent Agenda Approved (M/Johnston, S/Sauter. Passed unanimously): the Consent Agenda. * 1) Scheduling a public meeting to be held on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 1:30PM to consider approval of Boundary Line Adjustment BLA ; Applicant: Lori Clark, Personal Representative for the Larry Gail Clark Estate.

4 July II, 2017 Paee 4 Voucher Certification and Approval Melody Johnson: Art Nova Village presentation Consent Agenda (Continued) * 2) Scheduling a public meeting to be held on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 1 :30 PM to consider approval of a Waiver to the 60-foot wide right-of-way requirement for short plats for the proposed Short Plat SPL on Parcel No /00; Applicant: Brian and Vicki DeWalt. * 3) Resolution No in the m:~.tter of establishing a Petty Cash Fund to be maintained by the WSU Extension Office in the amount of one hundred dollars. * 4) Memorandum of Understanding Agreement (C10217) between the Washington Traffic Safety Commission and Klickitat County (Sheriffs Office) for the purpose of providing overtime funding to law enforcement agencies who have certified Drug Recognition Experts (DRE) to conduct established activities as outlined. * 5) County Program Agreement (Cl0317) Children with Special Needs (DSHS No ) between Klickitat County (Public Health Department) and State of Washington Department of Health for the purpose of assisting DSHS staff in determining a parent's ability to participate in the WorkFirst program through an evaluation of a child's special needs, effective July 1, Payment Approvals * Approved Warrants (M/Sauter, S/Johnston. Passed unanimously): Accounts Payable: (# ) for a net of$164, Combined Payroll: (# , County Benefit Warrants # and Electronic Transfer #786) $687, For a combined total of $852, for the date ending July 10,2017. Miscellaneous Reports/Comments Attendance: Melody Johnson, Economic Development/Natural Resource Director Dave McClure, Building Inspection Director Lynn Ward and Planning Director Mo-chi Lindblad. Ms. Johnson presented revised plans for the Artnova Social Purpose Corporation project which includes plans for a hotel, view point and restaurant, art gallery, three parking garages, performing arts center, administration building, interpretive center, and a conference center. Ms. Johnson estimated the project to cost $200 million dollars. Questions and clarification followed. Director McClure advised that a project of this size would be required to have a water right or hook up tc city water if the city has the capacity to handle a project of this size.

5 County Commissioner> July11,2017 Page 5 Prosecuting Attorney's Update Elected Official Report/Update The Board continued a previous discussion regarding public defender services. Prosecutor Quesnel provided a copy of "Standards for Indigent Defense" adopted by the Washington Supreme Court to address certain basic elements of public defense practices. The Board advised that they were interested in filing a complaint against one (1) of the contracted public defenders who abandoned his clients 'Nhich is a violation of standards. Prosecutor Quesnel advised that notice was received from the City of The Dalles that The Dalles City Council accepted a recommendation from the Airport Board and voted to terminate "for convenience" two (2) management contracts. Following further discussion, the Board indicated that they would support the Airport Board's recommendation and follow the City Jf The Dalles' action to terminate the airport contracts and directed staff to place the item on next week's agen:ia. Issues as determined by the Board of Commissioners Board Pending The Board discussed budgetary issues related to county services provided through Public Health and Senior Services that have not been sustainable. Chairman Sizemore indicated that at some point it may be necessary to start spending down reserve fund levels and he suggested continuing the discussion at another time with the Budget Director. A brief discussion followed regarding why the U.S. Army Core of Engineers is opposed to adding another barge facility on the Columbia River. Board correspondence noted for the Record: * Letter of appreciation to Insitu Physical Security Administrator Kory Mickels for his participation in the development process and printing of the Bingen Point Incident Response Plan. Adjournment 3:37PM Approved (M/Sauter, S/Johnston. Passed unanimously): There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 3:37PM. No workshops scheduled. * 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 File BOCC_Meeting

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