Columbia County public meetings in 2021

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved a one-year extension of the AFSCME contract with a 3% wage increase, and approved Resolution #2021-69 for a prior period adjustment. They also approved the 2022 contract with the Washington State Office of Public Defense. A discussion on the Public Works budget was tabled until the Auditor could be present.

• Approved Resolution #2021-69 prior period adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved AFSCME contract extension with 3% wage increase (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 contract with Washington State Office of Public Defense (unanimous)
• Signed letter requesting cougar hunting season extension through March 2022

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners adopted the 2022 budgets for Public Works, various funds, and current expense, along with a resolution diverting road funds. They also approved a $90,000 ARPA grant for a broadband project (2-1), accepted the Public Works engineer's resignation, and approved a short plat. All other motions were unanimous.

• Adopted Resolution #2021-64 diverting road funds (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2021-65 2022 Public Works budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2021-66 2022 various budgets (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2021-67 2022 current expense budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2021-68 authorizing lease of 2021 150AWD motor grader (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Chuck Eaton, Public Works Engineer (unanimous)
• Approved McLeod short plat SP2021-02 (unanimous)
• Approved $90,000 ARPA funds for broadband project (2-1)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to review the proposed 2022 budget as a work session. No formal action was taken on the budget. The meeting also included a brief recess for a retirement party, and no other county business was discussed.

• Reviewed proposed 2022 budget (no action taken)

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a request from the Dayton Chamber of Commerce for support of a broadband project, a salary schedule for a public health nurse, and appointments to the Columbia County Rural Library Board. The board will also hold executive sessions for personnel matters as permitted by state law.

• Dayton Chamber of Commerce request for support of broadband project
• Potential action on salary schedule for public health nurse
• Executive session on personnel (RCW 42.30.110(1)(g))
• Columbia County Rural Library Board applicant interviews and executive session
• Potential appointment of CCRL board members

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved changes to the Public Health salary schedule, making step 13 the new entry level for two nursing positions and removing an unneeded line. They also unanimously approved raising contract nurses' wages from $35 to $50 per hour until the nursing position is filled. The Board appointed Michele Smith and Chuck Beleny to the Library Board for terms ending in 2023 and 2025, respectively. No action was taken during executive sessions.

• Approved Public Health salary schedule changes making step 13 the new entry level for two nursing positions (unanimous)
• Approved raising contract nurses' wage from $35 to $50 per hour until nursing position filled (unanimous)
• Appointed Michele Smith to Library Board term ending March 31, 2023 (unanimous)
• Appointed Chuck Beleny to Library Board term ending March 31, 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners appointed Kim Boggs as District Court Judge to fill the vacant term for 2022, with one abstention. They also unanimously appointed Krissy Chapman as Superior Court Clerk for the balance of the current term until December 31, 2022. Both appointments followed executive sessions to discuss candidate qualifications; no other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Kim Boggs as District Court Judge for 2022 (2-0-1, Amerein abstaining)
• Appointed Krissy Chapman as Superior Court Clerk until December 31, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and adopt resolutions for the 2022 Flood Control Zone District budget, the 6-year transportation program, and the annual construction program. They will also consider awarding fuel contracts, approving the Public Works salary schedule, and continuing discussions on fee schedules and policies. The meeting includes updates from the Assessor and Emergency Management, plus approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing and adoption of 2022 Flood Control Zone District budget (Resolution FCZD 2021-04)
• Adoption of 2022-2027 Transportation Improvement Program (Resolution 2021-59)
• Award of 2022-2025 fuel contracts (Resolution 2021-61)
• Authorization of West Grandstand Improvement Project (Resolution 2021-62)
• Continued discussion on Public Works fee schedule and fee policy (Resolutions 2021-51, 2021-52)

The Board of Commissioners held a public hearing and unanimously adopted all proposed Public Works resolutions, including the 2022 facility capital improvement program, annual construction program, 2022-2027 transportation program, and 2022 arterial preservation program. The Board also approved the 2022-2025 fuel contracts with Coleman Oil, authorized the west grandstand improvement project, adopted the 2022 salary schedule with a 2% COLA, and established the 2022 fee schedule as amended. The Board approved and signed the assessor's levy certification letter, and confirmed December 24th and 31st as paid holidays.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-57: 2022 facility capital improvement program (unanimous).
• Adopted Resolution 2021-58: Annual construction program (unanimous).
• Adopted Resolution 2021-59: 2022-2027 six-year transportation program (unanimous).
• Adopted Resolution 2021-60: 2022 County Arterial Preservation Program (unanimous).
• Adopted Resolution 2021-61: 2022-2025 fuel contracts awarded to Coleman Oil (unanimous).
• Adopted Resolution 2021-62: Authorized west grandstand improvement project (unanimous).
• Adopted Resolution 2021-63: 2022 Public Works salary schedule and organizational chart (unanimous).
• Adopted Resolutions 2021-51 and 2021-52: 2022 Public Works fee schedule and fee reduction/waiver policy (unanimous).

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to discuss a grant application for courthouse security improvements. The GR 36 Compliance and Grant Application was presented and courthouse security was discussed, but no action was taken. The meeting adjourned at 1:55 pm.

• Discussed the GR 36 Compliance and Grant Application for courthouse security improvements
• Took no action on the grant application or security measures

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on and adopt resolutions certifying the 2022 property tax levies for current expenses, county roads, and emergency medical services. The board will also consider a memorandum of agreement with WSU Extension for 2022, along with several miscellaneous items including appointments, a stipend, and a letter of support.

• Public hearing and resolutions for 2022 Current Expense Levy (Resolution 2021-53), County Road Levy (Resolution 2021-54), and EMS Levy (Resolution 2021-55)
• 2022 Columbia County WSU Extension Memorandum of Agreement
• Resolution 2021-56 for Soldiers and Sailors Collection
• Weed Board appointments: Josh Bowen and Clayton McKinley
• Discussion of 2021 COLA (cost-of-living adjustment)

The Board of Commissioners held a public hearing and unanimously adopted three levy certifications for tax year 2022: Resolution #2021-53 (Current Expense), #2021-54 (EMS), and #2021-55 (County Road). The Board also approved a 2% cost-of-living adjustment for non-union county employees in 2022, and approved a $1,000-per-month stipend for each of two Public Health co-directors effective November 1, 2021. Several other items were approved, including a WSU Extension interlocal agreement, a letter of support for a broadband grant, and appointments to the weed board.

• Adopted Resolution #2021-53 for the 2022 Current Expense levy (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2021-54 for the EMS levy (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2021-55 for the County Road levy for tax year 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved the updated 2022 WSU Extension Interlocal Agreement and authorized the chair to sign (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #56 for the collection of Soldiers and Sailors funds (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 per month per person for co-directors of Public Health effective Nov 1 (unanimous)
• Approved a 2% COLA for non-union county employees for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved and signed a letter of support for a Washington State Department of Commerce grant for fixed wireless service (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved the short plat application Frame SP2021-01, authorizing the chair to sign. A public hearing on the proposed Public Works Fee Schedule was held and continued to December 6, 2021. The board also approved the meeting minutes for November 1 and 9, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Short Plat Frame SP2021-01 (unanimous)
• Continued Public Works Fee Schedule to December 6, 2021
• Approved meeting minutes for November 1 and 9, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review preliminary 2022 budgets for Public Works and the Prosecutor's Office, but no action was taken. An executive session on personnel was held with no direction given. The meeting was adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Reviewed 2022 preliminary Public Works budget; no action taken
• Reviewed 2022 preliminary Prosecutor's Office budget; no action taken
• Held 15-minute executive session on personnel; no action taken

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted three Public Works resolutions: awarding the 2017 Bridge Rail Contract to Frank Gurney, Inc., imposing weight restrictions on county roads, and establishing winter closures for certain roads. They also approved a mutual aid agreement with Whitman County and a behavioral services agreement with Blue Mountain Counseling. Public hearings were scheduled for the Public Works fee schedule and the Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-48 awarding 2017 Bridge Rail Contract to Frank Gurney, Inc. (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-49 on weight restrictions on county roads (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-50 on winter closures of certain county roads (unanimous)
• Approved new ILA with Whitman County for mutual aid (unanimous)
• Accepted agreement with Blue Mountain Counseling for behavioral services retroactive Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes of Oct 18, 22, and 26, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board accepted resignations from Superior Court Clerk Sue Marinella and District Court Judge Scott Marinella, both effective January 1, 2022, and agreed to take steps to fill the positions. The Board also agreed to sign a letter of support for the Benton County Behavioral Health Recovery Center. No formal action was taken on other agenda items, which included discussions on open range land, Public Works goals, and 2022 preliminary budgets for several departments. The approval of a Public Health Nurse job description was tabled.

• Accepted resignation of Superior Court Clerk Sue Marinella, effective Jan 1, 2022
• Accepted resignation of District Court Judge Scott Marinella, effective Jan 1, 2022
• Agreed to sign letter of support for Benton County Behavioral Health Recovery Center
• Tabled approval of Public Health Nurse job description

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to review preliminary 2022 budgets for several county departments, including District Court, Planning, Treasurer, Courthouse Maintenance, IT, Auditor, and Emergency Management. District Court Judge Scott Marinella announced his early retirement effective by January 1, 2022, and submitted a retirement letter for consideration. No formal votes were taken; the only action was adding a barcode line to the Commissioners budget for redistricting costs. A discussion on ULP settlement payment details was tabled until next week.

• Reviewed 2022 preliminary budgets for District Court, Planning, Treasurer, Courthouse Maintenance, IT, Auditor, and Emergency Management
• Judge Marinella presented retirement letter; retirement effective by January 1, 2022
• Added barcode line to Commissioners budget for redistricting costs
• Tabled ULP settlement payment details discussion until next week

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved September direct deposits and warrants totaling $1,275,053.85, and approved meeting minutes for October 4 and 12. A payroll change moving Chad Hayes from part-time to full-time was approved. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were informational or procedural.

• Approved September warrants #30252-30600 for $1,275,053.85 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes for October 4 and 12 (Commissioner Amerein abstained)
• Approved Chad Hayes' move from part-time to full-time with 6-month probation

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including an update on the Willow Creek property acquisition, possible uses for ARPA funds, and approval of a credit card for the IT department. They will also review indigent defense contracts, accept a library board resignation, and schedule budget hearings.

• Willow Creek Property Acquisition Update
• ARPA Fund Possibilities
• Credit Card Approval for I.T.
• Contract Review: Indigent Defense Contracts
• Library Board Resignation: Heather Stearns

The Board of Commissioners agreed to proceed with the acquisition of the rock quarry near Willow Creek. They also approved a $10,000 credit card for the I.T. department, accepted a Library Board resignation, and tabled action on ARPA funds while committing unspecified broadband funding to the Port of Dayton.

• Agreed to move ahead with rock quarry purchase near Willow Creek
• Approved I.T. department credit card with $10,000 limit (unanimous)
• Accepted Heather Stearns' resignation from Library Board
• Tabled ARPA funds discussion until future meeting
• Committed unspecified ARPA funds to Port for broadband in Dayton

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted resolutions awarding the Bosley Bridge consultant contract to Anderson Perry and Associates, Inc., obtaining restroom project materials for the Pavilion, and approving budget amendments. The board also approved a payroll step increase for a public health employee and accepted the public health director's resignation. No public comment was made during the budget hearing, and no action was taken in executive sessions.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-45 awarding Bosley Bridge consultant contract to Anderson Perry and Associates, Inc. (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-46 for obtaining materials for the Pavilion restroom project (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-47 regarding budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved payroll change moving Beth Compton to step 14 effective October 1, 2021
• Accepted resignation of Public Health Director Martha Lanman, effective November 4, 2021
• Approved meeting minutes of September 20 and 27, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners held a work session on September 27, 2021, with Chairman Ryan R. Rundell and Commissioner Marty J. Hall present; Commissioner Amerein was absent. The board heard updates on WCIF insurance plans, held an executive session on personnel, and met with state auditors for an audit entrance conference. No formal votes or decisions were taken during the session.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded during the work session
• Executive session on personnel held; no action taken
• Executive session with Dave Finney held; direction given, no action taken

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners adopted two resolutions: one amending the 2021-2026 Transportation Improvement Plan and another authorizing the South Touchet Bridge Restoration Project with the Department of Transportation. A proposed $4,000 payment to avoid litigation was tabled until October 4th. The board also approved a contract addendum, meeting minutes, warrants, an advisory committee appointment, a letter to the Governor, a work session schedule change, a yard sale request, and set a public hearing for budget amendments.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-43 amending the 2021-2026 Transportation Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-44 authorizing South Touchet Bridge Restoration Project (unanimous)
• Approved contract addendum for Kottkamp professional services (unanimous)
• Tabled $4,000 litigation payment for Deputy's PFMLA settlement until Oct 4
• Approved meeting minutes for Sept 7 and 13, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved August warrants #29916-30251 totaling $1,275,053.85 (unanimous)
• Approved Joe Huether for ACAC advisory committee position (unanimous)
• Approved letter to Governor Inslee and changed work sessions to 2nd/4th Tuesdays (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on September 13, 2021. The board heard from the Dayton Chamber of Commerce director, who presented a letter supporting broadband in the county. The board then voted unanimously to approve the job description for the courthouse maintenance position as presented. No other business was conducted, and the meeting adjourned.

• Approved the courthouse maintenance job description as presented (motion by Commissioner Amerein, unanimously carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Resolution 2021-42 to increase REET funds for the Pavilion Restroom Remodel Project, accepted a Wildhorse grant for a drone program, and adopted the updated Columbia County Personnel Policy. A proposed fireworks ordinance (ORD 2021-06) failed in a 2-1 vote, with Commissioners Rundell and Amerein voting no. The Board also denied a $2,263.33 software upgrade request from the Superior Court Clerk.

• Approved Resolution 2021-42 to increase REET funds for Pavilion Restroom Remodel (unanimous)
• Approved covering Parks and Recreation budget for County Fair ancillary funds (unanimous)
• Accepted Wildhorse grant for drone program (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-41 Columbia County Personnel Policy (unanimous)
• Authorized addendum to Meier contract and authorized Dave to sign (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes for August 16 and 23, 2021 (unanimous)
• Denied Superior Court Clerk's $2,263.33 software upgrade request
• Ordinance 2021-06 (Fireworks) failed 2-1

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution 2021-40, authorizing the acquisition of real property for an aggregate source and stockpile site for the County Road Department, contingent on the quarry's availability to reopen. The board also held an executive session on contract negotiations but took no action, and received a staffing update from the WSU Extension Office.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-40 authorizing rock quarry acquisition (unanimous)
• Held executive session on contract negotiations; no action taken

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted Ordinance ORD 2021-05 amending Chapter 18.122 for Accessory Dwelling Units, and approved several resolutions including solid waste rates for 2022, rejection of bids for aggregate stockpile and pavilion restroom projects, a bridge inspection contract, an interfund loan for solid waste, and a camera system purchase for parks. The board also approved warrants and direct deposits for July 2021 totaling $1,365,370.23. No action was taken on insurance plan options or litigation discussions.

• Adopted Ordinance ORD 2021-05 amending Chapter 18.122 for Accessory Dwelling Units (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-34 setting Solid Waste Rates for 2022 for Basin Disposal (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-36 rejecting all bids for 2021 Aggregate Stockpile Bids (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-37 awarding bridge inspection contract to Fickle Structural Solutions for 2021-2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-35 rejecting all bids for Pavilion Restroom Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-39 approving interfund loan between Reserve Fund and Solid Waste (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-38 approving purchase of camera system for Parks and Recreation Facilities (unanimous)
• Approved warrants and direct deposits for July 2021 totaling $1,365,370.23 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a work session on August 9, 2021, that consisted solely of a 55-minute executive session to discuss contract negotiations. No formal decisions were made, and the meeting was adjourned without any action.

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with updates on COVID-19, public works, and emergency management. They will consider resolutions on surplus printing equipment, a credit card policy, and a draft emergency declaration for wildfires, plus discuss new law enforcement laws and a fireworks ordinance. The meeting also includes executive sessions on potential litigation and personnel.

• Resolution 2021-33: Declaring County Printing Equipment Surplus
• Resolution 2021-31: Credit Card policy
• DRAFT Resolution 2021-32: Emergency Declaration for Wildfires
• Discussion: Draft Ordinance: Fireworks Regulation
• Liquor License Renewals: Ski Bluewood & Bard and Bee Meadery

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved two resolutions: declaring county printing equipment surplus (Resolution 2021-33) and establishing procedures for obtaining a county credit card (Resolution 2021-31). They also approved meeting minutes from July 19 and 26, 2021. No action was taken on the Seneca labor camp day care renovation, the wildfire emergency declaration, or the Port's broadband funding request, which were only discussed.

• Approved Resolution 2021-33 declaring county printing equipment surplus (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-31 establishing county credit card procedures (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from July 19 and 26, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a work session on July 26, 2021, with all members present. A general discussion of updates occurred, but no action was taken. The meeting adjourned at 10:00 AM.

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with department updates, discussions on broadband and ARPA funds with the Port of Columbia, a presentation on Rainwater Ground Trust status by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, and a hotel/motel funds request from Swim the Snake. The board will also approve meeting minutes, a professional services contract, June warrants totaling $1,760,556.06, and a fee waiver for pavilion use.

• Draft Interlocal Agreement with City of Dayton (Planning and Building)
• Discussion: Broadband and ARPA Funds (Port of Columbia)
• Hotel/Motel Funds Request (Swim the Snake)
• June Warrants: #29194-29542 and Direct Deposits = $1,760,556.06
• Fee Waiver for Pavilion Use by Fire Incident Command

The Board unanimously approved an interlocal agreement with the city of Dayton for temporary planning services, effective July 19, 2021. It also adopted Resolution 2021-30 authorizing the Friends of the Fairgrounds to improve the Youth Building stove ventilation system. Several other routine items were approved, including warrants, a hotel/motel funds request, and a contract with the Wesley Group. A request for $100,000 in ARPA match for broadband was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved interlocal agreement with Dayton for temporary planning services (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-30 authorizing Youth Building ventilation improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $500 hotel/motel funds for Swim the Snake advertising (unanimous)
• Approved June warrants #29194-29542 for $1,760,556.06 (unanimous)
• Retroactively waived pavilion rental fee for July 15 fire meeting (unanimous)
• Approved professional services contract with the Wesley Group (unanimous)
• Adopted new salary schedule line for Auditor's office (unanimous)
• Acknowledged resignation of Roland Schirman and appointment of Sean Thurston to Snake River Salmon Recovery Board (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners held a work session on July 12, 2021, with all three commissioners present. Ashley Strickland reviewed the county safety policy and provided updates on local forest fire management, but no action was taken. The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 a.m. after general discussion.

• No formal decisions were made during the work session.
• Heard a review of the county safety policy and forest fire management updates from Ashley Strickland.

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with several discussion and action items. Key topics include a draft interlocal agreement with the city for building permit services, a contract with The Wesley Group, and updates from various departments. The board will also hold executive sessions for contract negotiations and personnel matters.

• Discussion: Draft Temporary ILA Between City and County for Building Permit Services
• Contract for Professional Services with The Wesley Group
• FEMA Updates: Touchet River and Tucannon River
• Liquor License Renewal - Chamber of Commerce
• Discussion: Restrictions for Fireworks

The Board approved a payroll change moving Krissy Chapman in Superior Court from a 35-hour position at step 11 to a 40-hour position at step 24. It also approved step increases for Cathy Abel (step 14 to step 18) and Sadie Gregg (step 5 to step 5, new position) in the Auditor's office. The Board gave direction to coordinate with Dayton City on a new Interlocal Agreement for temporary planning services, and held executive sessions on contract negotiations and personnel with no action taken. Meeting minutes from June 21 and 28, 2021, were approved.

• Approved moving Krissy Chapman to a 40-hour position at step 24 in Superior Court.
• Approved Cathy Abel's step increase from step 14 to step 18 in the Auditor's office.
• Approved Sadie Gregg's step increase to step 5 in a new position in the Auditor's office.
• Approved the meeting minutes from June 21 and 28, 2021.
• Gave direction to draft a new Interlocal Agreement with Dayton City for temporary planning services.
• Held executive sessions on contract negotiations and personnel; no action was taken.
• Discussed fireworks restrictions during drought and extreme heat; no action was taken.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. Mayor Zac Weatherford discussed a potential temporary interlocal agreement (ILA) for the county to complete building permits, and he will present a draft at the next regular meeting. The meeting adjourned after general discussion.

• Discussed temporary interlocal agreement for building permits (no action taken)
• Mayor Weatherford to present draft ILA at next regular Board meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously adopted Ordinance 2021-04, adding Chapter 13.05 to the county code regulating the use of emergency services. They also approved a state contract for the Voluntary Stewardship Program and an interlocal agreement with Pomeroy for building official services. Warrants and payroll totaling $1,269,462.50 were approved, and a request for reduced greens fees was declined.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-04 regulating emergency services use (unanimous)
• Approved Voluntary Stewardship Program contract with state (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Pomeroy for building official services (unanimous)
• Approved May 2021 warrants and payroll of $1,269,462.50 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 7 and June 14 meetings (unanimous)
• Accepted Jeanne Walter's application to ACAC (unanimous)
• Declined request for reduced greens fees for Touchet Valley Women's Golf Club

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a work session and unanimously approved the use of fencing panels at the fairgrounds for the beer garden during All Wheels Weekend, with setup, teardown, and damage costs borne by the event. They also agreed to allow use of the Courthouse lawn for event activities. A request to lower greens fees for a ladies golf tournament was discussed but no formal action was taken; a motion is expected at the next regular meeting. An executive session on personnel was held with no action taken.

• Approved use of fairgrounds fencing panels for All Wheels Weekend beer garden (unanimous)
• Agreed to Courthouse lawn use for All Wheels Weekend activities

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners approved several resolutions, including creating a special revenue fund for $774,040 in American Rescue Plan funds, establishing a debt service fund, and awarding consultant contracts for surveying and engineering services related to flood damage. They also approved a retroactive pay increase for a court clerk and a special event permit, while declining a fee waiver request from Fire District #2.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-24 creating ARPA special revenue fund (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-29 establishing General Government Debt Service Fund (unanimous)
• Approved payroll change for Sarah Boudrieau to step 16, retroactive to May 16 (unanimous)
• Awarded surveying contract to Anderson Perry and Associates for South Touchet Road (unanimous)
• Awarded engineering contract to Nicolls Kovich for Trump North Touchet Bridge (unanimous)
• Awarded engineering contract to Nicolls Kovich for Baileysburg, Huntsville, Vollmer bridges (unanimous)
• Awarded engineering contract to Nicolls Kovich for Wolf Fork and Robinson Fork roads (unanimous)
• Retroactively approved Tour of Walla Walla special event permit (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on May 24, 2021, but took no formal action. They discussed LIDAR technology for mapping and surveying, and health insurance options for county employees. An executive session on personnel was held with no action taken, and a fee waiver request for the white barn rental during Dayton Days was not acted upon.

• No action taken on fee waiver request for white barn rental during Dayton Days
• Executive session on personnel held; no action taken

General

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on May 20, 2021, consisting of a tour of the Rainwater ground and a one-hour executive session on personnel. No formal decisions or votes were made; the meeting adjourned without action.

• Conducted tour of Rainwater ground with Jerry Midel
• Held executive session on personnel (RCW 42.30.110(1)(g))
• No action taken during executive session

Board of Commissioners

The Board will discuss interlocal agreements and a hotel/motel funds request for Dayton Stay and Play. Public works items include a fee schedule amendment and resolutions regarding Kellogg Hollow Rd and the Pavilion Restroom Remodel Project.

• Public hearing: Public Works Fee Schedule Amendment
• Resolution 2021-21: Amending the Public Works Fee Schedule
• Resolution 2021-22: Kellogg Hollow Rd (phase 2) RATA Funding Amendment
• Resolution 2021-23: Award Supply Contracts for the Pavilion Restroom Remodel Project
• April 2021 Warrants and Direct Deposits totaling $1,566,257.84

The Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution 2021-21 amending the Public Works fee schedule (2-1), approved Resolution 2021-22 for Kellogg Hollow Road phase 2 RATA funding, and approved Resolution 2021-23 awarding restroom equipment supply contracts for the Pavilion Restroom Remodel. They also approved $2,000 in Hotel/Motel funds for Dayton Stay and Play advertising, reduced youth building rental fees for Skyline juniors, accepted a resignation and made an appointment to the Fair Board, and approved April 2021 warrants totaling $1,566,257.84. The Board declined funding for the Blake Agreement due to attached responsibilities.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-21 amending Public Works fee schedule (2-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-22 for Kellogg Hollow Road phase 2 RATA funding (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-23 awarding restroom equipment contracts to Keller Supply, Ferguson, Walla Walla Electric (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 Hotel/Motel funds for Dayton Stay and Play advertising (unanimous)
• Set youth building rental fee at $150 for All Wheels Weekend (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Carol Hays as Fair Board Secretary/Treasurer (unanimous)
• Appointed Donna Hanger as Fair Board Secretary/Treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved April 2021 warrants and direct deposits totaling $1,566,257.84 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously adopted Resolution 2021-20, which acknowledges the supremacy of the U.S. Constitution and affirms citizens' rights to free speech, peaceable assembly, and to keep and bear arms. The meeting also included discussions on an extension agent for dry land agriculture and cameras in county offices, but no other formal actions were taken.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-20 affirming constitutional rights (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved four Public Works resolutions, including designating authorized agents for a FEMA disaster declaration, amending the six-year transportation program, and authorizing agreements with WSDOT for emergency repair funds for Bosely Bridge and Tucannon Road. The board also unanimously approved hiring Doctor Lewis Neace as a county employee at $400 per month, and approved a policy to stop billing the local fire district for dispatch services. Several other items were approved, including $2,000 hotel/motel fund allocations to the Dayton Chamber of Commerce and Dayton Days Inc., and the acceptance of a Letter of Assurance for the Accessible Communities Act.

• Approved Resolution 2021-16 designating authorized agents for FEMA disaster declaration (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-17 amending 2021-2026 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-18 authorizing WSDOT agreement for Bosely Bridge repair ER funds (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-19 authorizing WSDOT agreement for Tucannon Road repair ER funds (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Doctor Lewis Neace as county employee at $400/month (unanimous)
• Approved policy to stop billing fire district for dispatch services (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 to Dayton Chamber of Commerce for All Wheels Weekend advertising (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 to Dayton Days Inc. for advertising (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss two work session items: a Letter of Assurance for the Accessible Communities Act and an item related to Dayton Days presented by Loyal Baker. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom due to social distancing restrictions.

• Letter of Assurance for the Accessible Communities Act
• Dayton Days discussion with Loyal Baker

The Board of Commissioners held a work session with no formal votes. They discussed a $2,000 Hotel/Motel advertising fund request for Dayton Days, a request to use a metal detector at the old Seneca labor camp, and a letter of Assurance for the Accessible Communities Act. All three items were deferred to the next meeting for formal action.

• Deferred $2,000 Hotel/Motel advertising fund request for Dayton Days to next meeting
• Discussed metal detector use at old Seneca labor camp; direction given, no formal action
• Found no issue with signing Accessible Communities Act letter; formal action at next meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a public hearing and unanimously adopted Resolution 2021-15 for 2021 budget amendments. They also approved a request from the Dayton School District to modify golf course fees for 4th and 5th graders, authorized purchase of a speed detection sign and traffic counter, approved a jury system upgrade addendum, and approved warrants totaling $1,239,283.41. No action was taken on code enforcement, rock quarry acquisition, or L&I claims.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-15 for 2021 budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Dayton School District request to modify golf course fee schedule for 4th/5th graders (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of speed detection sign and traffic counter (unanimous)
• Approved jury system upgrade addendum (unanimous)
• Approved warrants #28100-28489 plus direct deposits totaling $1,239,283.41 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes of April 5 and April 12, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a public hearing and unanimously adopted Ordinance 2021-03 on controlled substance possession. They also approved Resolution 2021-13 amending the 2021 Equipment List, waived fees for the Dayton High School Golf Team, and appointed Jay Ball to the Library Board. No action was taken on employee evaluation procedures or in executive session.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-03 on controlled substance possession (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-13 amending the 2021 Equipment List (unanimous)
• Waived fees for Dayton High School Golf Team (unanimous)
• Appointed Jay Ball to the Library Board (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will consider multiple resolutions to award 2021 contracts for road materials and services, including hot mix asphalt, road stabilization, pavement marking, emulsified asphalt, and guardrail repair. The board will also hold a public hearing to award the 2021 newspaper contract, discuss flood control funding, and consider various administrative items.

• Resolution 2021-09: Award 2021 Commercial Hot Mix Asphalt Bid
• Resolution 2021-10: Award 2021 Road Stabilization Bid Packet
• Resolution 2021-11: Award 2021 Pavement Marking Bid Packet
• Resolution 2021-12: Award 2021 Emulsified Asphalt Supply Packet
• Resolution FC2021-01: Allocating Funding for flood control work

The Board of Commissioners awarded the newspaper of record contract to the Dayton Chronicle for July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, and approved multiple public works contracts for asphalt, road stabilization, pavement marking, and guardrail repair. The Board also designated the Port of Columbia as the Associate Development Organization (ADO) for two years in a 2-1 vote, and approved several administrative items including a new hire and office hours change.

• Awarded newspaper of record contract to Dayton Chronicle (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-09 for hot mix asphalt contract to Central Washington Asphalt and Herco Inc. (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-10 for 2021 Road Stabilization Program to Roadwise Inc. (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-11 for 2021 Pavement Marking Program to Stripe Rite, Inc. (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-12 for emulsified asphalt to Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-14 for 2021 Guardrail Repair Project to Frank Gurney, Inc. (unanimous)
• Designated Port of Columbia as ADO for two years (2-1)
• Approved hiring Beth Compton at step 12 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on March 30, 2021. They unanimously approved joining the Washington Rural Counties Insurance Program after a discussion with Dale Slack. The Board also met with a representative from The Center for Public Safety to discuss county facilities and began a tour of county departments. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved joining the Washington Rural Counties Insurance Program (motion by Commissioner Amerein, unanimously carried)
• Discussed county facilities and spatial needs with The Center for Public Safety representative
• Conducted a tour of the courthouse and other county offices

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a work session with department updates and discussions on the Washington Rural Counties Insurance Program, a proposed controlled substance possession ordinance, and public works projects. No formal action was taken; two executive sessions were held with no direction given. A special meeting with an action item is scheduled for March 30, 2021, and a public hearing on the ordinance is set for April 12, 2021.

• Scheduled special meeting for March 30, 2021, 8:30 am (action item on insurance program)
• Scheduled public hearing for April 12, 2021, 9:00 am (controlled substance possession ordinance)
• Held executive session on contract negotiations (RCW 42.30.110(1)(d)); no action taken
• Held executive session on litigation (RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)); no action taken

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the 2021 budget amendments (Resolution 2021-04) with an amendment toward Fund 104, and approved three resolutions: declaring county-owned assets not for road purposes, setting park rental rates, and setting speed limits for an ATV event. The board also approved a courthouse maintenance job description, eliminated employee payroll deductions for greens fees, and approved an office credit card for the Superior Court Clerk.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-04 2021 budget amendments (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-05 county-owned assets not for road purposes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-06 park rental rates (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-07 speed limits for ATV Poker ride (unanimous)
• Approved courthouse maintenance part-time job description (unanimous)
• Eliminated employee payroll deduction for greens fees effective April 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved office credit card for Superior Court Clerk (unanimous)
• Approved February 2021 warrants totaling $1,505,362.99 (unanimous)

General

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss two items: Sheriff Joe Helm's job designations and Prosecutor Dale Slack's discussion of State v. Blake. The board will also discuss a letter to the Army Corps and receive updates. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom due to social distancing limits on in-person attendance.

• Discussion: Job Designations with Sheriff Joe Helm
• Discussion: State v. Blake with Prosecutor Dale Slack
• Discussion: Letter to Army Corp
• Updates
• Meeting held via Zoom; in-person attendance limited to county personnel and scheduled agenda participants

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners held a special work session with no formal votes or decisions. Sheriff Joe Helm updated the board on job designations in the sheriff's office, and Prosecutor Dale Slack discussed the Supreme Court case State v. Blake with the board. The meeting adjourned at 11:07 AM.