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The Board of Commissioners will review 2027 preliminary budgets for Public Health, the Sheriff, and Public Works. The meeting includes a discussion on upcoming regulations with consultant Ben Floyd and the setting of a public hearing for the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan.

• Approval of warrants #54544-54947 and direct deposits totaling $1,837,366.73
• Setting of public hearing for Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan and Annual Construction Program
• Contract approval for Valence Audit
• 2027 Indigent Defense District Court Contract: Harrich
• Contract renewal for Granicus

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The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to review 2027 preliminary budgets for several departments. The meeting includes discussions on emergency management and two executive sessions regarding litigation and personnel.

• 2027 Preliminary Budget Review for Emergency Management, District Court, and Human Resources
• Budget reviews for Commissioners, Soldiers and Sailors, and Law & Justice
• Discussion regarding Valence Phone Systems for Emergency Management
• Executive session on litigation (RCW 42.30.110(1)(II))
• Executive session on personnel (RCW 42.30.110(1)(G))

The Board conducted a work session focused on reviewing 2027 preliminary budgets for several departments. No formal actions were taken on budget items or during executive sessions. The Board expressed no objection to proposed auction prices for two former county offices.

• No action taken on 2027 preliminary budgets for Commissioners, Soldiers and Sailors, Law & Justice, Emergency Management, E911, District Court, or Human Resources
• No action taken during executive sessions regarding litigation or personnel
• No objection to proposed auction prices of $220,000 for the previous Prosecutor's office and $150,000 for the previous Planning & Building office

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The Columbia County Board of Commissioners holds a regular meeting on October 5, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM with a public comment session. The board will hear discussions on a Columbia County Public Health stipend, a Port of Columbia proposal to use tax funds for a feasibility study, and a Valence phone system for Emergency Management. Under miscellaneous business, the board may approve meeting minutes from September 21 and 28, 2026, consider NACO membership dues for 2027, and take up a 2027-2028 Ag Burn Delegation Authority Order cooperative agreement with the Conservation District.

• Discussion on a Columbia County Public Health stipend
• Port of Columbia discussion on using tax funds for a feasibility study
• Emergency Management discussion on a Valence phone system
• Approval of meeting minutes for September 21 and 28, 2026
• NACO membership dues for 2027 and a 2027-2028 Ag Burn Delegation Authority Order cooperative agreement with the Conservation District

The Board of Commissioners approved temporary stipends for public health staff to cover an open business manager position and approved the 2027-2028 Cooperative Agreement with the Conservation District for Ag Burn Delegation Authority. Commissioners also approved meeting minutes from September 21 and 28, 2026, and the 2027 NACO membership dues, while directing staff to publish RFPs regarding emergency management phone systems and a Port of Columbia tourist train feasibility study.

• Approved 10% stipend for Jan Strohbehn and extra hours or stipend for Jasmin Helm for business manager duties (unanimous)
• Directed Shane Laib to return with estimated costs for the Port of Columbia tourist train feasibility study RFP
• Directed Desi Lockard to publish an RFP and collect cost estimates for updating the phone system
• Approved meeting minutes of September 21 and 28, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved payment to NACO for 2027 membership dues (unanimous)
• Approved 2027-2028 Cooperative Agreement with the Conservation District for the Ag Burn Delegation Authority Order (unanimous)
• Agreed to make one more attempt to sell the previous prosecutors' office and previous Planning Building by sealed bid before considering leasing

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The Columbia County Board of Commissioners holds a work session on September 28, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM. The agenda lists a discussion of employee benefits with Columbia County Human Resources, followed by an executive session on personnel under RCW 42.30.110(1)(G). The rest of the agenda is procedural, including the call to order, pledge of allegiance, and a miscellaneous item; no decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

• Discussion of employee benefits with Columbia County Human Resources
• Executive session on personnel under RCW 42.30.110(1)(G), which is closed to the public
• Meeting held via Zoom (Meeting ID 862 5896 3902, Passcode 343926)

The Board of Commissioners met for a work session to discuss employee benefits and personnel evaluations. No formal actions or decisions were taken during the meeting.

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The Columbia County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with public comment, a department head meeting, and an executive session on personnel. In the afternoon, they will discuss a County Road Administration Board visit and a credit card request, plus approve meeting minutes and warrants. The agenda is mostly routine administrative items.

• Approval of August warrants #54193-54543 and direct deposits totaling $2,170,466.46
• Discussion: Public comment sessions
• Credit card request: Thomas
• County Road Administration Board visit
• Approval of meeting minutes for September 8 and 14, 2026

The Board of Commissioners approved over $2.17 million in warrants and direct deposits. They also authorized a $5,000 credit card limit for Lisha Thomas and agreed to sign a letter regarding the Forest Plan Revision.

• Approved August warrants #54193-54543 and direct deposits totaling $2,170,466.46 (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 credit card limit for Lisha Thomas
• Approved meeting minutes from September 8 & 14, 2026 (unanimous)
• Agreed to sign letter for public comment regarding the Forest Plan Revision

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The Columbia County Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session. They will hold an audit exit conference with the Washington State Auditor and then enter an executive session on litigation. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Audit Exit Conference with Washington State Auditor
• Executive Session on Litigation (RCW 42.30.110(1)(i))

The Board of Commissioners held a work session on September 14, 2026. Staff from the Washington State Auditor's Office presented the financial/federal audit exit, noting a financial finding described as a control issue and not a material misstatement, with no findings in the federal audit. The Board also held executive sessions on litigation and on personnel (employee evaluations); no action was taken in either. The meeting adjourned at 11:20 am.

• No substantive decisions recorded; work session only
• Received State Auditor's Office financial/federal audit exit presentation
• Executive session on litigation (RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)): direction given, no action taken
• Executive session on personnel/employee evaluations (RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)): no action taken

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The Board will hear updates from the Prosecuting Attorney and Emergency Management departments. Human Resources will lead a discussion regarding the county wage matrix.

• Prosecuting Attorney office positions and job description amendment
• Emergency Management updates
• Human Resources discussion on wage matrix
• Executive session regarding personnel
• Approval of August 17 and 24, 2026 meeting minutes

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an amended job description for the Legal Assistant and Victim Witness Advocate. It also gave direction to proceed with the vehicle use policy and to clarify the wage matrix. No other substantive decisions were made; the executive session on personnel took no action.

• Approved amended job description for Legal Assistant and Victim Witness Advocate (unanimous)
• Directed staff to proceed with vehicle use policy as discussed
• Directed staff to add wording to wage matrix to clarify available positions
• Approved meeting minutes of August 17 & 24, 2026 (unanimous)

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The Columbia County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss the surplus of the Willow Creek Pit and consider a resolution declaring an emergency due to the Paradise Fire. The meeting also includes an executive session on personnel matters.

• Discussion: Surplus of Willow Creek Pit
• Potential Action Item: Resolution #2026-19 Declaration of Emergency Due to the Paradise Fire
• Executive session on personnel (RCW 42.30.110(1)(G))

The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on August 24, 2026. Commissioner Hall moved to adopt Resolution #2026-19 declaring an emergency or disaster due to the Paradise wildfire, and the motion carried unanimously. Earlier, Public Works discussed the Willow Creek rock pit and the possibility of selling it; an appraisal will be done and no action was taken. An executive session on personnel (employee evaluations) was held under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) with no action taken.

• Adopted Resolution #2026-19 declaring an emergency or disaster due to the Paradise wildfire (unanimous)
• No action taken on Willow Creek rock pit; an appraisal will be done to determine its value
• No action taken in executive session on personnel (employee evaluations)

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The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a resolution amending the Public Health Fee Schedule, and may adopt the new fee schedule. The agenda also includes updates from the Blue Mountain Action Council and the Board of Health, plus approval of warrants and meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on BOH Resolution #2026-02 amending the Public Health Fee Schedule
• Resolution #2026-18 adopting the Columbia County Public Health Department Fee Schedule
• Approval of July warrants #53836-54192 and direct deposits totaling $2,701,263.98
• Blue Mountain Action Council services and program updates
• Approval of Board of Health meeting minutes from July 20, 2026

The Board of Commissioners held a joint public hearing on proposed changes to the Public Health fee schedule, took no public comments, and unanimously adopted Resolution #2026-18 approving the revisions. The board also approved prior meeting minutes and July warrants totaling $2,701,263.98. No other substantive decisions were made; an executive session on personnel ended with no action.

• Adopted Resolution #2026-18 revising the 2026 Public Health fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes of August 3 & 10, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved July warrants #53836-54192 and direct deposits totaling $2,701,263.98 (unanimous)

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The Columbia County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and act on several items. Topics include public works projects, IT email retention, human resources actions, and a golf course management transition. The board will also consider a letter regarding WDFW.

• Discussion: Eckler Mountain Snow Park and land owner concerns
• Discussion: Transfer Station purchases
• Action Item: Payroll Change Form
• Action Item: Updated Job Description
• Action Item: EWCOG letter to Governor and ATG re WDFW

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on August 10, 2026, with Chairman Rundell absent. They unanimously approved an updated job description and salary matrix for the WSU Extension Office Manager position, and an amendment to the Assessor's Deputy Clerk job description. Discussions were held on Eckler Mountain Snow Park enforcement, a loader purchase for the transfer station, email retention policy, and golf course management, but no action was taken on those items.

• Approved updated WSU Extension Office Manager job description and salary matrix (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Assessor's Deputy Clerk job description (unanimous)
• Approved signing letter to Governor regarding WDFW Commission (unanimous)

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The Board of Commissioners will meet to review a potential payroll change from Human Resources. The session includes updates from Emergency Management and a discussion on multi-agency emergency procedures with the Columbia County Hospital District.

• Potential payroll change
• Emergency Management updates
• Multi-Agency Emergency Management Procedures discussion
• Approval of July 20 & 27, 2026 meeting minutes

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting with two commissioners present; one was absent. No public comments were made. The board discussed a wage step adjustment for the WSU Extension Office Manager, received updates from Emergency Management, and discussed emergency preparedness with the hospital district, but took no action on these items. The only formal decision was approving the minutes from the July 20 and 27, 2026 meetings.

• Approved meeting minutes of July 20 & 27, 2026 (unanimous)

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The Board of Commissioners will review the 2026 2nd Quarter Finance Report and hold a public hearing regarding budget amendments. The body will consider Resolution #2026-17 to amend the budgets and discuss human resources job descriptions.

• Public hearing on 2026 budget amendments
• Resolution #2026-17 Amending the Budgets
• 2026 2nd Quarter Finance Report
• Human Resources job description action item
• Executive Session regarding RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted budget amendments for Current Expense, Public Works, and Various Funds. They also approved a job description for an Emergency Management Business Manager position. A review of second quarter finances was conducted, but no action was taken.

• Adopted Resolution #2026-17 and attachment A for 2026 budget amendments (Unanimous)
• Adopted job description for Emergency Management Business Manager level 6, grade 16 (Unanimous)

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The Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution for a county road project, approve job descriptions, and discuss a proposed fee increase for environmental health services. The meeting will also include the approval of meeting minutes and warrants totaling over $2 million.

• Resolution #2026-16 County Road Project 26-02
• Proposed Fee Increase for Environmental Health
• Approval of June Warrants #53452-53835 ($2,073,210.19)
• Approval of Job Descriptions
• YWCA Lease Agreement

The Board approved several personnel appointments, job descriptions, and a public health office lease. They also authorized a county road project and approved over $2 million in warrants.

• Approved Broughton Short Plat SP2026-01 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2026-16 for County Road Project 26-02 (unanimous)
• Approved Assistant Engineer job description and authorization to fill position (unanimous)
• Approved job descriptions for 11 positions including Deputy Auditor and Public Health Administrator (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement between Public Health department and YWCA (unanimous)
• Appointed Desi Lockard as Emergency Management Director effective August 1, 2026
• Approved June warrants #53452-53835 and direct deposits totaling $2,073,210.19 (unanimous)
• Appointed Caysie Williams to the WWCCACAC (unanimous)

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The Board of Commissioners will consider resolutions for state fund allocations and an interfund loan to County Road. The board will also set a public hearing for budget amendments and review human resources updates. A funding application for Swim the Snake is on the agenda.

• Resolution #2026-14: 15% State Allocation of Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act to Title II and III Projects
• Resolution #2026-15: Interfund Loan from Current Expense to County Road
• Public hearing for Budget Amendments
• Hotel/Motel Fund Application for Swim the Snake
• Amendments to Salary Wage Matrix

The Board unanimously adopted two resolutions: one designating 15% of state secure rural schools funds to Title II/III forest projects, and another approving a $1.4 million interfund loan from Current Expense reserve to County Road to cover vendor payments until reimbursements arrive. The board also approved a $1,500 hotel/motel fund request for the Swim the Snake event, an updated employee evaluation form, several job descriptions, a salary wage matrix adjustment, a temporary prosecutor's office hire, and a letter of support for Project Timothy. A public hearing on budget amendments was set for July 27, 2026, at 9:30 am.

• Adopted Resolution #2026-14 designating 15% of state allocation to Title II/III projects (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2026-15 approving $1.4M interfund loan from Current Expense reserve to County Road (unanimous)
• Approved $1,500 hotel/motel fund application for Swim the Snake event (unanimous)
• Approved updated employee performance evaluation form (unanimous)
• Approved job description for shop foreman mechanic, level 4, grade 12 (unanimous)
• Approved job description for Emergency Management Director, level 3, grade 19 (unanimous)
• Approved job description for E911 Lead Dispatcher, level 12, Grade A4 (unanimous)
• Approved temporary legal office assistant for Prosecutor's office, grade 4, level A1 (unanimous)

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The Board of Commissioners will consider agreements for behavioral health services and a YWCA lease. The body will also review human resources policies and hold personnel executive sessions.

• Annual Agreement for Behavioral Health Services with Blue Mountain Counseling
• YWCA Lease Agreement for Columbia County Public Health
• Resolution #2026-13 creating the Employee Recognition Fund
• Contract with The Wesley Group
• Auction date for 215 E Clay St. set for July 27th

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners approved the annual agreement with Blue Mountain Counseling for behavioral health services, multiple job descriptions, and a new Employee Recognition, Wellness, and Engagement Policy along with Resolution #2026-13 creating an Employee Recognition Fund. The YWCA lease agreement was tabled until the next regular meeting. Two executive sessions were held for personnel matters, but no action was taken.

• Approved annual agreement with Blue Mountain Counseling for behavioral health services
• Approved job descriptions for District Court Assistant 3, District Court Assistant 1, District Court Administrator, WSU Office Manager, Noxious Weed Field Tech, 4H Agent Office Coordinator, and Facilities Temporary Laborer (unanimous)
• Approved Employee Recognition, Wellness, and Engagement Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2026-13 Creating the Employee Recognition Fund (unanimous)
• Approved job description for Parks and Recreation Administrative Assistant (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes of June 15 and 22, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved annual contract with The Wesley Group for professional services and authorized chair to sign (unanimous)
• Tabled YWCA lease agreement until next regular meeting

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The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss the operations of Touchet Valley Golf and Recreation.

• Discussion of Golf Course Operations at Touchet Valley Golf and Recreation

The Board of Commissioners held a work session with no formal votes or final decisions. They discussed Touchet Valley Golf Course operations, including a potential contract, budget, and manager hiring, with Sean Thurston to draft a budget. Treasurer Carla Rowe proposed July 27 for the auction of 215 E Clay St, with an open house on July 13, and Commissioner Rundell will consult the Assessor on the starting bid. An executive session on personnel was held, but no action was taken.

• Discussed potential contract with Golf Board for Touchet Valley Golf Course
• Sean Thurston to draft budget for golf course operations
• Proposed July 27 auction date for 215 E Clay St
• Open house for 215 E Clay St set for July 13
• Commissioner Rundell to discuss starting bid with Assessor
• Discussed wellness funds policy for employee BBQ
• Held executive session on personnel; no action taken

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The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss road projects, human resources policies, and public health budgeting. The body will also review ADA compliance for the county website and approve various administrative invoices.

• Resolution #2026-12 Establishing County Road Projects
• Approval of Warrants #53105-53451 and Direct Deposits totaling $2,204,340.77
• Foundational Public Health Services (FPHS) Budget Update for FY27
• Columbia County Human Resources Telework Policy and Job Descriptions
• Discussion on ADA Compliance for County Website

The Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution 2026-12 regarding Kellogg Hollow Road phase 4. They also approved five job descriptions and the June 1, 2026, meeting minutes. Additionally, the Board approved May warrants totaling $2,204,340.77, excluding specific districts and direct deposits.

• Approved five job descriptions (Under Sheriff, Civil Deputy, IT Director, IT Tech, and Custodian) (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-12 for Kellogg Hollow Road phase 4 (unanimous)
• Approved June 1, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May warrants of $2,204,340.77, excluding districts #53105-53451 and direct deposits (unanimous)

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The Board will consider a resolution to sell surplus property located at 215 E Clay St. It will also review the 2026 first‑quarter finance report, discuss AI policies and procedures, consider a legal intern wage adjustment, and examine a vehicle use policy. The meeting will approve the minutes from the May 18, 2026 session.

• Public hearing on surplus sale of 215 E Clay St (Resolution #2026-11)
• 2026 1st Quarter Finance Report presentation
• Discussion of AI policies and procedures
• Legal intern wage adjustment
• Vehicle use policy review

The Board approved Resolution #2026-11 to surplus the county building at 215 E Clay St. The legal intern salary was set at grade 11, step 6 after a unanimous vote. The minutes from the May 18, 2026 meeting were also approved unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution #2026-11 to surplus 215 E Clay St (unanimous)
• Approved legal intern salary at grade 11, step 6 (unanimous)
• Approved May 18, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

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The Board will discuss setting a public hearing for the surplus property located at 215 E Clay St. It will consider a recommendation to award fuel bids for the County's public works. The agenda also includes review of a lease agreement and hotel/motel fund request from Loyal Baker, approval of April warrants totaling $1,694,011.42, and a special occasion liquor license request from the Chamber of Commerce.

• Surplus Property at 215 E Clay St. – discussion to set public hearing
• Recommendation of award for fuel bids (Public Works)
• Loyal Baker lease agreement and Hotel/Motel Fund Request for Historic Dayton Days
• April warrants #52752-53104 and direct deposits totaling $1,694,011.42
• Special occasion liquor license request for the Chamber of Commerce

The Board unanimously approved $2,500 in hotel/motel funds for the Historical Dayton Days event and gave permission to serve alcohol at the fairgrounds. It also authorized the chair to sign fuel contracts with Coleman Oil and ValleyWide Cooperative, approved April warrants totaling $1,694,011.42 (excluding districts #52752‑53104), and set a June 1 public hearing on the sale of the former Prosecuting Attorney’s office. Minutes from the May 4 and May 11 meetings were approved.

• Approved $2,500 hotel/motel funds for Historical Dayton Days (unanimous)
• Allowed alcohol service at Dayton Days fairgrounds (no objections)
• Authorized chair to sign fuel contracts with Coleman Oil and ValleyWide Cooperative (unanimous)
• Approved April warrants excluding districts #52752‑53104, $1,694,011.42 (unanimous)
• Approved May 4 and May 11 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for June 1, 2026 on sale of former Prosecuting Attorney’s office

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The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to address county information technology concerns. The board will also meet with Rick and Lauris Hays to discuss flooding damage on the Touchet River.

• Columbia County I.T. concerns
• Touchet River flooding damage discussion with Rick and Lauris Hays

The May 11 work session of the Columbia County Board of Commissioners consisted of a discussion on IT security concerns and a presentation on flood damage to a private residence. No motions were made, and no actions were taken on any items.

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The Board will hold a public hearing on Resolution #2026-10 to amend the Sheriff's Office fee schedule. Other items include a proclamation for Older Americans Month, approval of a legal intern job description, a bid opening for fuel supply, and executive sessions for personnel matters.

• Public hearing on Resolution #2026-10 amending Sheriff's Office fee schedule
• Proclamation declaring Older Americans Month
• Approval of job description for Legal Intern
• Bid opening for Fuel Supply by Public Works
• Discussion on budget allocation of civil suit damages

The Board unanimously approved a new job description for a temporary legal intern in the Prosecuting Attorney's office. It also unanimously adopted Resolution #2026-10 to amend the Sheriff's Office fee schedule. Both actions were recorded as carried without opposition.

• Approved legal intern job description for Prosecuting Attorney's office (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2026-10 to amend Sheriff's Office fee schedule (unanimous)

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The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss vacant buildings with Human Resources. The meeting includes an executive session to interview a candidate for the Facilities Manager position.

• Discussion regarding vacant buildings
• Interview for Facilities Manager

The Board of Commissioners held a work session on April 27, 2026. A general discussion on county facilities and future plans for empty county buildings was held, but no action was taken. An executive session was conducted for a personnel interview, and no action was taken. The meeting was adjourned at 10:35 a.m.

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The Commissioners will consider several items, including a resolution to amend the county’s six‑year transportation plan. They will also review a resolution establishing a petty‑cash fund for the sheriff’s office and a cost‑analysis study for body‑worn camera footage. Additional agenda items cover a bid opening for HMA Supply, a contract amendment with White Bluffs Consulting for the 2027 Comprehensive Plan, and updates from public works, health, and human resources departments.

• Resolution #2026-09 amending the Six-Year Transportation Plan
• Resolution #2026-8 establishing a Petty Cash Fund for the Sheriff’s Office
• Body Worn Camera Footage Cost Analysis Study and Fees
• Bid Opening: HMA Supply
• Amended Contract with White Bluffs Consulting for the 2027 Comprehensive Plan

The Board adopted Resolution #2026-09 to amend the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan. It also approved a petty‑cash fund for the Sheriff’s Office and authorized the engineer to award the hot‑mix asphalt contract to the lowest qualified bidder. Additional actions included approving March warrants totaling $1,600,447.23, job descriptions, and several contracts.

• Adopted Resolution #2026-09 amending Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2026-08 establishing petty cash fund for Sheriff's office (unanimous)
• Authorized engineer to award hot mix asphalt contract to lowest qualified bidder (unanimous)
• Approved March warrants #52330-52751 for direct deposits totaling $1,600,447.23 (unanimous)
• Approved annual contract with Dayton Chronicle for legal newspaper (unanimous)
• Approved job descriptions for Facilities Manager and Facilities Maintenance Supervisor (unanimous)
• Authorized Commissioner Hall to sign contract K2609 (unanimous)
• Amended White Bluffs Consulting contract for 2027 comprehensive plan, no budget changes (unanimous)

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The Board will hold a work session to discuss office moves and updates to the courthouse under the Parks & Recreation/Facilities Maintenance item. An executive session will be convened to consider personnel matters as authorized by RCW 42.30.110(1)(G). The meeting also includes the standard call to order and pledge of allegiance.

• Discussion of office moves and courthouse updates (Parks & Recreation/Facilities Maintenance)
• Executive session on personnel matters (RCW 42.30.110(1)(G))
• Call to order and pledge of allegiance
• Miscellaneous items (no details provided)

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners met on April 13, 2026. Updates on parks, recreation, facilities maintenance, and courthouse repairs were presented, but no action was taken. An executive session on personnel was held, and no decisions were made. The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 a.m.

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The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding Resolution #2026-07 to amend the 2026 budgets. The meeting includes bid openings for a legal newspaper of record and 2026 road stabilization. Other discussions involve a Hotel/Motel Fund request and a compensation services agreement.

• Public hearing on Resolution #2026-07: Amending the 2026 Budgets
• Bid opening for Legal Newspaper of Record
• Bid opening for Road Stabilization, 2026
• HRCC-2026 Ad-hoc Compensation Services Agreement
• Chamber of Commerce Hotel/Motel Fund Request

The Board adopted Resolution #2026-07 to amend the 2026 budgets, with a unanimous vote. It also approved $5,000 for the 4th of July Celebration and $6,000 for All Wheels Weekend advertising, accepted the Dayton Chronicle as the legal newspaper of record, and awarded the road‑stabilization contract to EnviroTech. Additionally, the Emergency Management manager was authorized to proceed with microwave updates.

• Adopted Resolution #2026-07 to amend 2026 budgets (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 advertising for 4th of July Celebration (unanimous)
• Approved $6,000 advertising for All Wheels Weekend (unanimous)
• Accepted Dayton Chronicle bid as legal newspaper of record (unanimous)
• Awarded road‑stabilization contract to EnviroTech for $124,454.52 (unanimous)
• Authorized Emergency Management manager to proceed with microwave updates (unanimous)
• Approved HRCC ad‑hoc agreement for job‑description assistance (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March meetings (unanimous)

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The Board will consider Resolution #2026-06 to temporarily waive permit fees associated with flood damage. It will also review an interlocal agreement with the U.S. Forest Service for emergency road repair. The agenda includes a program update from Clear Risk Solutions and a closed executive session on personnel matters.

• Resolution #2026-06: temporarily waive permit fees for flood‑damage projects (Planning & Building)
• Interlocal agreement with the Forest Service for emergency road repair (Public Works)
• Program updates from Clear Risk Solutions – Wes Crago
• Executive session on personnel matters (RCW 42.30.110(1)(G))

The Board unanimously adopted Resolution #2026-06 to temporarily waive permit fees for rebuilding after the March 13 flood. It also unanimously approved and authorized the chair to sign a master MOU and work order with the U.S. Forest Service for road repairs on Tucannon River Road. No other actions were taken.

• Adopted Resolution #2026-06 to waive flood‑related permit fees (unanimous)
• Approved and authorized signing of master MOU and work order with Forest Service for Tucannon River Road repairs (unanimous)

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The Board will hold a public hearing on proposed budget amendments. Additional items include contract approvals for public works supply, cost estimates for a sheriff patrol vehicle, and a short plat request from Colville Springs, LLC. Health agencies will approve contracts with Ally Strategy Consulting and an interlocal agreement for WIC services. Miscellaneous items cover meeting minutes approval and warrant deposits totaling $1,326,224.20.

• Public hearing on budget amendments (Auditor)
• Contract approval for 2026 Aggregate Supply (Public Works)
• Cost estimate for sheriff patrol vehicle
• Short plat application by Colville Springs, LLC (Planning & Building)
• Interlocal agreement with Garfield County Public Health for WIC services

The Board unanimously approved 2026 aggregate supply contracts with Barker Inc., Atlas Rock, and Konen Rock Crushing. It also unanimously authorized a $22,917.62 vehicle upfit for the Sheriff, adopted a short plat for Colville Springs, LLC, and approved a public‑health strategic planning contract and a WIC interlocal agreement. Additional actions included appointing a Library Board member, approving February warrants, and adopting updated bylaws.

• Approved 2026 aggregate supply contracts with Barker Inc., Atlas Rock, and Konen Rock Crushing (unanimous)
• Authorized Sheriff to accept RACOM quote to upfit a patrol vehicle for $22,917.62 (unanimous)
• Adopted short plat revision for Colville Springs, LLC, SP2024-2 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Ally Strategy Consulting for public‑health strategic planning (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Garfield County Public Health for WIC services (unanimous)
• Appointed Kelsey Gabel to the Library Board for a full term (unanimous)
• Approved February warrants and direct deposits totaling $1,326,224.20 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of David McKinley to the Open Space Committee (2‑0, 1 abstention)

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The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will vote to declare a state of emergency because of flooding. The declaration would enable the county to access emergency resources and coordinate response efforts.

• Declare state of emergency due to flooding

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners held an emergency meeting on March 13, 2026. Commissioners Ryan R. Rundell and Marty J. Hall, with Clerk Virginia Schmidt, adopted Resolution #2026-05 to declare a state of emergency for potential flooding. The motion passed unanimously. No further business was considered.

• Adopted Resolution #2026-05 declaring emergency due to flooding (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet in a special session on March 10, 2026. The commission will review and vote on a contract for the Kellogg Hollow Road Phase II project. No other agenda items are listed.

• Contract approval for Kellogg Hollow Road Phase II project

The Columbia County Board approved the contract with Don Jackson Excavation, LLC for the Kellogg Hollow Road Phase II project. Commissioner Marty J. Hall moved to approve the contract and to authorize the chair to sign. The motion was unanimously carried. The meeting adjourned at 3:02 p.m.

• Approved contract with Don Jackson Excavation, LLC for Kellogg Hollow Road Phase II (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners will hear a potential action item from the County Sheriff on replacing patrol vehicles. The Emergency Management department will present equipment cost estimates. Human Resources will discuss a credit card request for the Kilts office and hold an executive session on personnel matters.

• Potential action: patrol vehicle replacement for the sheriff's office
• Potential action: equipment cost estimates from Emergency Management
• Potential action: credit card request for Kilts (Human Resources)
• Executive session on personnel matters (RCW 42.30.110(1)(g))

The Board unanimously approved awarding the logging recorder contract to Valence, the lowest qualified bidder. The Board also unanimously approved a $3,000 credit card for Deputy Clerk Ashley Kilts. No other actions were taken during the meeting.

• Awarded logging recorder contract to Valence (unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 credit card for Ashley Kilts (unanimous)