Agenda Amended on 7/19/2018, 4:08:15 PM Next Resolution No. 082 18 Next Ordinance No. 166 18 Agenda Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners Regular Meeting July 24, 2018 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Call to Order & Flag Salute 9:32 a.m. Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda 9:33 a.m. Consent Agenda All matters listed within the Consent Agenda have been distributed to each member of the Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners for reading and study, are considered routine, and will be enacted by one motion of the Board with no separate discussion. If separate discussion is desired, that item may be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda by request. A. Excuse Commissioner Backman if not available via phone B. Regular Meeting Minutes of July 17, 2018 C. Resolution No. 82-18 a resolution authorizing the expenditure of funds from the Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund for the payment of vouchers properly chargeable to said fund in the amount of $3,468.19 D. Voucher Approval $ 79,549.89 9:35 a.m. Public Comment (The commissioners are a direct link between citizens and Wahkiakum County. Comments on county programs and topics of concern are welcome during this portion of the meeting. NOTE: During this portion of the meeting, the public is encouraged to comment on issues that are not on the agenda for decision action. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person) Review Commissioners Calendars 9:40 a.m. New Business 1. Special Occasion Liquor License for: Friends of Skamokawa, September 18, 2018 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the Skamokawa Grange Hall (action) 9:45 a.m. Sheriff ~ Mark Howie 1. Hire an Experienced Deputy at Step 3 (action) 9:50 a.m. Health & Human Services ~ Chris Holmes & Tristan Wozniak 1. Upgrading of Two Positions (discussion/action) 9:55 a.m. Public Works ~ Chuck Beyer 1. Leave Share Request (action) 2. Opening of Puget Island Sand Pit (discussion/action) 10:00 a.m. Finance Committee Report Treasurer Tammy Peterson, Auditor Nicci Bergseng, Chair Mike Backman 10:10 a.m. Tentative: Executive Session per RCW 42.30.110(i) to discuss with legal counsel matters relating to potential litigation. Prosecuting Attorney Dan Bigelow, Public Works Director Chuck Beyer, Sheriff Mark Howie, HHS Director Chris Bischoff This is a draft agenda. Times on the agenda are estimates and can vary depending on the order of business that comes before the board. If you have questions regarding the agenda, please contact the Commissioners Office at (360) 795-8048.
Agenda Amended on 7/19/2018, 4:08:15 PM 10:25 a.m. Commissioners 1. Negotiated Agreement with American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (discussion/action) 10:25 a.m. Commissioners Reports Adjournment Complete copies of the current Board of Commissioners meeting agenda packet can be viewed at the Board of Commissioners office. Partial agenda packets are posted on the county s website at www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/depts/bocc/boccagendas.htm This meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities. Please call 360 795 8048 if you require special accommodations to participate in this meeting. This is a draft agenda. Times on the agenda are estimates and can vary depending on the order of business that comes before the board. If you have questions regarding the agenda, please contact the Commissioners Office at (360) 795-8048.
Wahkiakum Board of County Commissioners District No. 1 Commissioner: Mike Backman, Chair District No. 2 Commissioner: Daniel L. Cothren District No. 3 Commissioner: Blair H. Brady MINUTES Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners Regular Meeting July 17, 2018 Vice Chair Dan Cothren called the regular meeting of the Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners to order on July 17, 2018, at 9:30 a.m. in the third floor public meeting room of the Wahkiakum County Courthouse located at 64 Main Street in Cathlamet, Washington. Present: Chair Mike Backman via phone, Commissioner Blair Brady via phone, Commissioner Dan Cothren, Clerk of the Board Beth Johnson, Public Works Director Chuck Beyer, County Engineer Paul Lacy, Building Inspector/Planner Dave Hicks, Auditor Nicci Bergseng, Sheriff Mark Howie, Undersheriff Gary Howell. Vice Chair Dan Cothren led the flag salute. Flag Salute Regular Meeting Agenda It was M/S by Commissioners Brady and Cothren approving the regular meeting agenda for July 17, 2018 (with the removal of the Sheriff s agenda item). Vote: Aye Brady, Backman and Cothren. Unanimously approved. Consent Agenda It was M/S by Commissioners Brady and Backman approving the consent agenda for July 17, 2018. Vote: Aye Brady, Backman and Cothren. Unanimously approved. The consent agenda contained the following items: A. Excuse Commissioner Backman if not available via phone B. Regular Meeting Minutes of July 10, 2018 C. Resolution No. 79 18 a resolution authorizing the expenditure of funds from the County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund for the payment of vouchers properly chargeable to said fund in the amount of $2,008.25 D. Resolution No. 80 18 a resolution authorizing the expenditure of funds from the Contingent Liabilities Cumulative Reserve Fund for the payment of vouchers properly chargeable to said fund in the amount of $402.00 E. Resolution No. 81 18 a resolution authorizing the expenditure of funds from the Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund for the payment of vouchers properly chargeable to said fund in the amount of $6,340.55 F. Voucher Approval $118,948.93 G. Voucher Approval / Transfer Batch $88,560.77 July 17, 2018 Page 1 Index #
H. Voucher Approval / Transfer Batch $124,640.00 Public Comment Several residents from Puget Island and the Cape Horn area requested an update on the beach nourishment permitting process. Commissioner Dan Cothren and Public Works Director Chuck Beyer advised that there is still a possibility for sand placement this season if the permitting is approved by both the Seattle and Portland offices of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. In addition, Commissioner Cothren will be meeting with Congressional staff to determine potential next steps to acquire beach nourishment for those properties that are currently located outside of the sand placement zone. Prudence Diem, Town of Cathlamet Planning Commission, commented on the interlocal agreement between the Town of Cathlamet and Wahkiakum County regarding the Boege Road sewer extension project. Lisa Frink, WSU Extension 4 H Program Coordinator, discussed the Summer Lunch Meal Program which started on Monday. A group of volunteers are serving free bag lunches to youth up to 18 years of age, Monday thru Thursday, until August 16 from noon to 12:30 p.m. at JA Wendt School or by arrangement via the Wahkiakum on the Move bus service. They are still looking for additional volunteers for the program. Kay Walters, Skamokawa, discussed the Fair Foundation s Bull Riding event. New Business Notice of Public Hearing for an Ordinance Regarding Fees for Electronic Access to Superior Court Records It was M/S by Commissioners Backman and Brady to approve of the Notice of Public Hearing for an ordinance regarding fees for electronic access to Superior Court records, with the public hearing occurring on Tuesday August 7 th at 10:00 a.m. Vote: Aye Brady, Backman and Cothren. Unanimously approved. Notice of Board of County Commissioners Meeting at Johnson Park on Tuesday, August 7 2018 at 6:00 p.m. It was M/S by Commissioners Brady and Backman to approve of the Notice of the Board of County Commissioners west end Town Hall Meeting at Johnson Park on Tuesday, August 7 at 6:00 p.m. Vote: Aye Brady, Backman and Cothren. Unanimously approved. Public Works Status of Elochoman Valley Road Closure Paul Lacy, County Engineer, advised that there are plans to install a new gate and turn around area to the north of the residence that is currently located behind the road closure gate; this will allow the homeowner to access their home without needing to open a gate. In addition, a meeting has been set up with Hancock Forest Management and their geotechnical engineer to discuss the slide area and the potential long term status. Building & Planning New Road Petition It was M/S by Commissioners Brady and Backman to approve of the new road petition, naming Liberty Lane. Vote: Aye Brady, Backman and Cothren. Unanimously approved. July 17, 2018 Page 2 Index #
Adjournment There being no further business to come before the board, Vice Chair Dan Cothren adjourned the meeting at 9:55 a.m. Attest: Elizabeth Johnson Clerk of the Board Approved: Daniel L. Cothren Vice Chair of the Board July 17, 2018 Page 3 Index #