Amended 4/2/2018 at 1:14:39 PM Next Resolution No. 038 18 Next Ordinance No. 166 18 Agenda Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners Regular Meeting April 3, 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 Blair Brady if not present via telephone B. Regular Meeting Minutes of March 27, 2018 C. Resolution No. 38 18 a resolution authorizing the expenditure of funds from the Emergency Medical Services Cumulative Reserve Fund for the payment of vouchers properly chargeable to said fund in the amount of $40,000 D. Resolution No. 39 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 $1,181.26 E. Resolution No. 40 18 a resolution authorizing the expenditure of $134.00 from the Contingent Liabilities Cumulative Reserve Fund for payment of claims related to medical expenses for a LEOFF member F. Resolution No. 41 18 a resolution authorizing the expenditure of funds from the Electronic Communication Cumulative Reserve Fund for the payment of vouchers properly chargeable to said fund in the amount of $2,800.00 G. Voucher Approval $87,225.26 H. Voucher Approval Transfer Batch $20,436.00 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. Appointment to the Marine Resources Committee Board (action) 9:40 a.m. District Court ~ Judge Heidi Heywood 1. Hiring of New District Court Chief Clerk at Step 3 (action) 9:45 a.m. Health & Human Services ~ Chris Bischoff, HHS Director 1. Memorandum of Understanding with American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Regarding Pay Class Change and Non Union Positions (action) 9:50 a.m. Department of Emergency Management ~ Beau Renfro, DEM Coordinator 1. Grant Extension / Hazard Mitigation Grant Amendment A (action) 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.
Amended 4/2/2018 at 1:14:39 PM 9:55 a.m. Public Works ~ Chuck Beyer, Public Works Director 1. Roadside Mowing Contract (action) 10:00 a.m. Department of Natural Resources Report Padraic Callahan, District Manager and Steve Ogden, Regional Manager 10:20 a.m. Commissioners Reports 11:00 a.m. Work Session ~ State Route 4 Speed Reduction / Request Letter to WSDOT Mayor Dale Jacobson; Duncan Cruickshank, Cathlamet Public Works Superintendent; Brent Freeman, School District Administrative Director; Sheriff Mark Howie; Paul Lacy, County Engineer; Chris Bischoff, HHS Director. 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 March 27, 2018 Chair Mike Backman called the regular meeting of the Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners to order on March 27, 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, Commissioner Blair Brady, Commissioner Dan Cothren, Clerk of the Board Beth Johnson, Sheriff Mark Howie, Undersheriff Gary Howell, County Engineer Paul Lacy, Deputy Auditor Kaelee Paulsen. Chair Mike Backman led the flag salute. Flag Salute Regular Meeting Agenda It was M/S by Commissioners Cothren and Brady approving the regular meeting agenda for March 27, 2018. Vote: Aye Brady, Backman and Cothren. Unanimously approved. Consent Agenda It was M/S by Commissioners Cothren and Brady approving the consent agenda for March 27, 2018. Vote: Aye Brady, Backman and Cothren. Unanimously approved. The consent agenda contained the following items: A. Regular Meeting Minutes of March 20, 2018 B. Resolution No. 35 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 $8,439.28 C. Resolution No. 36 18 a resolution authorizing the expenditure of funds from the Criminal Justice Cumulative Reserve Fund for the payment of vouchers properly chargeable to said fund in the amount of $360.00 D. Resolution No. 37 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 $8,432.61 E. Voucher Approval $74,775.17 March 27, 2018 Page 1 Index #
Public Comment Randy Shroyer, Cape Horn, requested an update on the beach nourishment project. Commissioner Cothren advised that the 408 is still in process and hopes for a more extensive update next week. In addition, Shroyer questioned the possible utilization of the internet fiber cable on SR 4 for Cape Horn area residents. He was advised to contact an internet provider regarding this. Public Works County Road Administration Board 2017 Certification It was M/S by Commissioners Brady and Cothren to authorize the Chair s certification to County Road Administration Board for annual certification of calendar year 2017. Vote: Aye Brady, Backman and Cothren. Unanimously approved. Commissioner Reports Commissioner Brady advised that Secure Rural Schools and Payment In Lieu of Taxes were both fully funded in the budget. He also discussed the Litigation Strategy Committee regarding Washington State Association of Counties potential litigation against the state regarding unfunded mandates. Finally, Brady talked with HHS Director Chris Bischoff regarding holding a summit of all stakeholders to review childhood nutrition to help break the cycle of poverty. Commissioner Cothren discussed his recent Area Agency on Aging and Disability of Southwest Washington meeting. In addition, the Department of Natural Resources is still lobbying to have him sit on their new solutions committee regarding the economic effects of the marbled murrelet long term conservation strategy; he has agreed to serve on the panel. Commissioner Backman is researching the potential of a co op farming group. Found one potential board member for Johnson Park. Met with TOC councilmember to discuss the highway speed issue. Recess Chair Mike Backman recessed the regular meeting at 10:00 a.m. to proceed into a public hearing. Public Hearing Ordinance No. 165 18 Public Records Request Compliance, Administrative Review of Denials and Fees Present: Chair Mike Backman, Commissioner Blair Brady, Commissioner Dan Cothren, Clerk of the Board Elizabeth Johnson. The Clerk of the Board, Beth Johnson, advised that the Prosecuting Attorney drafted this ordinance in response to new legislation regarding public records and in response to the Attorney General s recommendations regarding public records compliance and administrative reviews. Chair Mike Backman called for public comment. Steve Montgomery commented on the past difficulty he has had receiving public records from District Court. There were no other public comments. March 27, 2018 Page 2 Index #
Chair Mike Backman reconvened the regular meeting. Reconvene Commissioners Ordinance Regarding Public Records Compliance It was M/S by Commissioners Brady and Cothren to adopt Ordinance #165 18 an ordinance regarding public records request compliance, issuing findings regarding an index of public records, adopting the state fee schedule and providing for administrative review of public record request denials. Vote: Aye Brady, Backman and Cothren. Unanimously approved. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the board, Chair Mike Backman adjourned the meeting at 10:10 a.m. Attest: Elizabeth Johnson Clerk of the Board Approved: Mike Backman Chair of the Board March 27, 2018 Page 3 Index #