Columbia County public meetings in 2022

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a new Parks and Recreation fee schedule and on amendments to the 2022 budget, including a 2023 salary schedule. They will also consider resolutions for fund transfers, a six-year transportation improvement plan, and a procurement policy, plus discuss a donation of vacation hours.

• Public hearing and action on Resolution #2022-49 Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule
• Public hearing and action on Resolution #2022-43 amending the 2022 budgets
• Action on 2023 Salary Schedule
• Resolution #2022-51: Annual Construction Program and Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan 2023-2028
• Discussion: Funds from CTUIR

The Board of Commissioners adopted the 2023 Parks and Recreation fee schedule and several 2022 budget amendments. They also approved the 2023-2028 Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan and a new procurement policy. A $10,000 credit card limit was approved for the Emergency Management Director.

• Adopted Resolution #2022-49 Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule for 2023 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-43 Amending the 2022 budget (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-50 Interfund Transfer from fund 108 to fund 104 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-54 Interfund Loan to DVAAP Fund 119 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Salary Schedule with changes to Planning Director's salary (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-51 Annual Construction Program and Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan 2023-2028 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-52 Road Diversion Funds (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-53 Procurement Policy (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on several budget items, including amendments to the 2022 budget and adoptions of 2023 budgets for Public Works, Current Expense, and other funds. The board will also consider a fee schedule amendment for the Treasurer's Office and set a hearing for a Parks and Recreation fee schedule.

• Public hearing and vote on Resolution #2022-43 for 2022 Budget Amendments
• Public hearing and vote on Resolution #2022-45 for Public Works Budget Adoption
• Approval of November warrants totaling $1,253,076.64
• Appointment of Columbia County Planning Commission Seat 3 (District 1)
• 2023 Board Assignments — motion needed

The Board of Commissioners adopted the 2023 budgets for Public Works, Current Expense, Various Funds, the Special Purpose Paths and Trails Fund, and the Flood Control Zone District. The Board also established the 2023 Treasurer's Office fee schedule and appointed a new member to the Planning Commission.

• Adopted 2023 Treasurer's Office Fee Schedule via Resolution #2022-44 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Jerry Middel to Planning Commission seat #3, District One (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Board Assignments (2-1)
• Approved November warrants #37165-37530 and direct deposits of $1,253,076.64 (Unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 Public Works Budget via Resolution #2022-45 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Special Purpose Paths and Trails Fund via Resolution #2022-46 (Unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 Current Expense Fund Budget via Resolution #2022-47 (Unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 Various Funds Budgets via Resolution #2022-48 and Flood Control Zone District Budget via FCZD Resolution #2022-01 (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 6-Year Transportation Plan and Annual Construction Program, then vote on supporting resolutions. They will also consider a Governmental Services Agreement with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, set a public hearing for 2022 budget amendments, and discuss a lease agreement for HR office space.

• Public Hearing: 6 Year Transportation Plan and Annual Construction Program
• Action Item: Governmental Services Agreement with Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation
• Set Public Hearing: 2022 Budget Amendments
• HR Office Lease Agreement
• Discussion: Sheriff's Deputies Vehicles

The Board approved an Intergovernmental Services Agreement with the Confederated Tribe of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and a lease for office space. The Chair also signed an agreement for two payments totaling $786,612.08 in PILT fund reimbursements.

• Approved Intergovernmental Services Agreement with Confederated Tribe of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement with Dan and Ginny Butler for office space behind the Commissioners office (unanimous)
• Signed Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund Award Terms and Conditions Agreement for $786,612.08
• Held public hearing on proposed 6 year transportation plan and annual construction program; resolutions deferred to Dec 19
• Set public hearing for 2022 budget amendments for Dec 19, 2022

General

The board is holding a special meeting with only an executive session to discuss negotiations with the Deputies Association. No other business is listed. The agenda is entirely procedural.

• Executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(D) for negotiations with the Deputies Association

The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting that consisted primarily of an executive session. No substantive actions were taken and no direction was given during the session.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a proposal to rename Barclay Lane to Tamarack Lane via Resolution #2022-42. They will also discuss county services with representatives from the Town of Starbuck, approve a contract with the WA State Office of Public Defense, and hold executive sessions for personnel matters.

• Public hearing and vote on Resolution #2022-42 to rename Barclay Lane to Tamarack Lane
• Discussion with Town of Starbuck representatives about county services
• Contract approval with WA State Office of Public Defense (no dollar amount listed)
• Executive sessions for personnel under RCW 42.30.110(1)(d)(g) and (g)
• Approval of meeting minutes from November 21, 28, and 30, 2022

The Board of Commissioners approved a road name change and authorized a temporary monthly stipend for the County Prosecutor. They also approved the hiring of a remote Land Surveyor/Engineering Manager and the Washington State Public Defense contract.

• Approved Resolution #2022-42 to change Barclay Lane to Tamarack Lane (unanimous)
• Approved temporary $3,000 per month stipend for County Prosecutor Dale Slack
• Approved hiring of a remote Land Surveyor/Engineering Manager
• Approved Washington State Public Defense contract for Indigent Defense Grant Funds (unanimous)
• Approved levy certifications (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes for November 21, 28, and 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Signed letter supporting City efforts to clean the Touchet River channel

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to hold an executive session regarding personnel, as permitted under RCW 42.30.110(1)(G). No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session: personnel (RCW 42.30.110(1)(G))

The Board held a special meeting that included a 30-minute executive session to discuss personnel in the Auditor's office. No substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

Board of Commissioners

The Board will conduct a work session to review the 2023 preliminary budget with the County Auditor. Discussion items include the WRCIP 2023 renewal, cost-of-living adjustments for 2023, and setting a public hearing for the Treasurer's fee schedule.

• WRCIP 2023 Renewal
• 2023 Preliminary Budget Review
• Discussion of 2023 COLA increases
• Public hearing setup for Treasurer's Fee Schedule Amendment

The Board scheduled a public hearing for December 19th regarding a proposed amendment to the Treasurer's office fee schedule. Other items included discussions on 2023 insurance rates, the Auditor's preliminary budget, and employee COLA increases. No formal actions were taken during the executive session.

• Set public hearing for December 19th at 10:00 am regarding proposed Treasurer's office fee schedule amendment
• No action taken during executive session regarding personnel

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on four levy certifications for 2023: the Current Expense Levy, County Road Levy, EMS Levy, and Soldiers and Sailors Fund Levy. The board will also review the 2023 preliminary budget for Columbia County Public Works and consider a bid award for HVAC work.

• Resolution #2022-36: Current Expense Levy
• Resolution #2022-37: County Road Levy
• Resolution #2022-38: EMS Levy
• Resolution #2022-41: Soldiers and Sailors Fund Levy
• Bid award for HVAC (Resolution #2022-40)

The Board of Commissioners adopted four resolutions for 2023 levy certifications and awarded a courthouse HVAC project bid to Mill Creek Mechanical. Other actions included approving an interfund loan for growth management and a professional services contract with Cramer Fish Sciences.

• Adopted Resolution #2022-36 for 2023 Current Expense Levy (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-37 for 2023 County Road levy (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-38 for 2023 EMS Levy (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-41 for 2023 Soldiers and Sailors funds collection (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-40 awarding Courthouse HVAC project to Mill Creek Mechanical (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-39 for interfund loan to growth management fund (unanimous)
• Approved professional services contract with Cramer Fish Sciences (unanimous)
• Approved October warrants and direct deposits totaling $1,431,090.69 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider resolutions restricting use of certain county roads and ending the COVID-19 emergency declaration, plus review proposed budgets for several county offices.

• Resolution #2022-33: Notice of Restrictions on County Roads
• Resolution #2022-34: Winter Closures of Certain Roads
• Resolution #2022-35: Sunsetting the COVID-19 Emergency Declaration
• Budget review for Commissioners, Soldiers and Sailors, and Human Resources
• Discussion with Superior Court and Court Clerk on 2023 preliminary budget

The Board of Commissioners ended the COVID-19 emergency declaration and adopted resolutions for road restrictions and winter closures. The Board also authorized the Assessor's office to purchase a new copy machine and maintenance contract.

• Adopted Resolution #2022-35 to sunset the COVID-19 emergency declaration (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-33 regarding notice of restrictions on county roads (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-34 regarding winter closures of certain roads (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of a new copy machine and maintenance contract for the Assessor's office
• Approved meeting minutes for October 17, 24, and 31, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to review proposed 2023 budgets from the Columbia County Sheriff, IT Department, District Court, and WSU Extension. A potential action item on surplus vehicles is also listed. No votes or decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• 2023 Budget Review — Columbia County Sheriff
• 2023 Budget Review — Columbia County I.T. Department
• 2023 Budget Review — Columbia County District Court
• 2023 Budget Review — Columbia County WSU Extension
• Potential Action Item: Vehicle Surplus

The Board of Commissioners conducted 2023 preliminary budget reviews for the Sheriff's Office, I.T. department, District Court, and WSU Extension. The Board unanimously approved the sale of a surplus Dodge Ram truck previously used by the Emergency Management Director. No action was taken during an executive session regarding personnel.

• Authorized selling the Dodge Ram Emergency Management vehicle as surplus (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider Resolution 2022-32 appointing a county engineer, discuss 2023 levy certifications for the Current Expense and Road funds, and review preliminary budgets for Public Health, Treasurer, and Planning & Building departments. The meeting also includes an offer of employment for an Emergency Management Director and approval of a job description for a Professional Employment Recruiter.

• Action item: Resolution 2022-32 appointing a County Engineer
• Offer of Employment for Emergency Management Director
• Approval of job description for Professional Employment Recruiter
• Discussion of 2023 Current Expense and Road Department levy certifications; public hearing to be set
• Preliminary budget reviews: Public Health (1:30 PM), Treasurer (2:00 PM), Planning & Building (3:00 PM)

The Board of Commissioners appointed Tammy Ketterman as County Assessor and Grant Morgan as County Engineer. The Board also approved a job description for a professional employment recruiter and noted the hiring of a new Emergency Management Director.

• Appointed Grant Morgan as County Engineer (Unanimous)
• Appointed Tammy Ketterman as County Assessor effective Nov. 1, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved job description for professional employment recruiter (Unanimous)
• Accepted Tina Bobbitt for Emergency Management Director at $68,000 starting wage

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on October 17, 2022, starting at 9:00 AM. The agenda includes a public comment session, a finance committee meeting with the third quarter 2022 report, and a planning and building session to consider Resolution #2022-29 and Ordinance #2022-02. The board will also interview candidates for Columbia County Auditor, with a potential action item to appoint via Resolution 2022-30. Additional items include a Board of Health meeting, approval of warrants totaling $1,313,843.81, a local burn permitting agreement, a proclamation for Domestic Violence Action Month, a liquor license renewal for Dumas Station Wines, an HVAC bid recommendation, and budget reviews for Juvenile Justice. Executive sessions are scheduled for discussions under RCW 42.30.110 (1)(h) and (1)(g) and (1)(i).

• Resolution #2022-29 and Ordinance #2022-02 from Planning and Building
• Interview and potential appointment of Columbia County Auditor via Resolution 2022-30
• Approval of warrants totaling $1,313,843.81
• Local Burn Permitting Authority Cooperative Agreement
• Recommendation of Award: HVAC Bid

The Board appointed Jann Manwell to fill the remainder of the 2022 term as County Auditor on a 2-1 vote. They also adopted the 2023 Comprehensive Plan docket, amended agricultural and residential zoning ordinances, approved a prior period adjustment of $252.46, and authorized an HR recruiter contract at $74/hour for up to 6 months. Several other routine approvals and executive sessions were held with no further action.

• Appointed Jann Manwell as County Auditor for remainder of 2022 term (2-1)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-31 approving $252.46 prior period adjustment (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-29 adopting findings for 2023 Comprehensive Plan Docket (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #2022-02 amending Agricultural and Agricultural Residential zones (unanimous)
• Approved warrants and direct deposits for September 2022 totaling $1,313,843.81 (unanimous)
• Approved Local Burn Permitting Authority Cooperative Agreement with Dept. of Ecology (unanimous)
• Approved Joanna Morgan's HR recruiter proposal at $74/hr, up to 40 hrs/week, not to exceed 6 months (unanimous)
• Authorized bidding process for lowest qualified bidder on unspecified project (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a work session including HR recruiting discussions and an HVAC bid opening. The meeting includes two executive sessions regarding personnel matters and scheduling for upcoming staff interviews.

• HVAC Bid Opening
• Interviews for Assessor, Auditor, and HR Manager
• Budget Review Work Sessions

The Board agreed to move forward with utilizing Joanna Morgan's services to recruit an HR Manager for the county, with a contract for a temporary/part-time position to be negotiated. Bids for the courthouse HVAC project were opened, with the lowest bid at $328,565.25 from Mill Creek Mechanical; review and acceptance are pending. Two executive sessions were held for personnel matters, with no action taken. The Board also received candidate suggestions for County Auditor and Assessor, with interviews to be scheduled.

• Agreed to hire Joanna Morgan to recruit for an HR Manager position; contract to be negotiated.
• Opened bids for courthouse HVAC project; lowest bid $328,565.25 from Mill Creek Mechanical.
• Held executive session for personnel (RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)); no action taken.
• Held second executive session for 6-month employee review; no action taken.
• Received Republican Party candidate suggestions for County Auditor and Assessor; interviews to be scheduled.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is convening a special meeting. The agenda consists of a call to order and an executive session to discuss potential litigation.

• Executive session regarding potential litigation under RCW 42.30.110(1)(I)

The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting that consisted solely of an executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) to discuss potential litigation. Direction was given during the session, but no formal action was taken. The meeting adjourned immediately afterward.

• Held executive session for potential litigation (1 hour 30 minutes)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss security improvements for the District Court and salary schedules for Environmental Health. The meeting includes a report on accessible communities and a proclamation for National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

• Court Security Improvements discussion
• Environmental Health job description and salary schedule discussion
• Walla Walla/Columbia Counties Accessible Communities Advisory Committee Annual Report
• National Disability Employment Awareness Month Proclamation
• Bond Insurance Payments

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners approved the job description and salary schedule for a new 32-hour Environmental Health Generalist position within Public Health, funded within the department's existing budget. The board also signed a proclamation for National Disability Employment Awareness Month and approved minutes from prior meetings. An executive session on personnel was held with no action taken.

• Approved Environmental Health Generalist job description and salary schedule (unanimous)
• Signed proclamation for National Disability Employment Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes of September 19 and 26, 2022 (unanimous)
• Agreed to pay surety bond insurance payments from Commissioners budget

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session including updates from Public Works regarding WCIF Insurance. An executive session is scheduled for the interview of an Emergency Management Director.

• WCIF Insurance Updates
• Interview: Emergency Management Director

The Board held a work session with no votes or formal actions. They received an update on county health insurance packages and held an executive session to interview an applicant for Emergency Management Director, but no action was taken.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct interviews for the Emergency Management Director position in executive session. The body will also consider a franchise agreement and a short plat application.

• August Warrants #36000-36402 and Direct Deposits totaling $1,375,634.41
• Eslick Short Plat SP2022-02
• Resolution #2022-28 regarding a Franchise Agreement
• Draft Payment Proposal from the Umatilla Tribe
• Opioid Settlement Participation

The Board of Commissioners approved a franchise agreement with the Port of Columbia for county-wide right-of-way, and approved the Eslick Short Plat subdivision. They also approved meeting minutes, warrants and direct deposits totaling $1,375,634.41, and credit card requests. No action was taken on a proposed $15,000 payment from the Umatilla Tribe pending more information.

• Adopted Resolution #2022-28 approving Franchise Agreement No. 2022-01 with Port of Columbia (unanimous)
• Approved Eslick Short Plat SP2022-02 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes for September 6 and 12, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved August warrants #36000-36402 and direct deposits totaling $1,375,634.41 (unanimous)
• Approved credit card requests: $5,000 for Sarah Boudrieau and $1,000 for Blake Ahlers
• Agreed to sign participation form for opioid settlement

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to conduct general discussion. The agenda includes follow-up interview questions.

• Follow-Up Interview Questions

The Board of Commissioners had no objections to Joe Helm's request to use the Courthouse for a 'mass casualty' emergency drill with Dayton General Hospital on September 23, 2022. A discussion was held about scheduling a second interview for the Emergency Management Director applicant and about flooding, air quality, and mold at the Public Health building, but no actions were taken on those items.

• Approved use of the Courthouse for a mass casualty emergency drill on September 23, 2022

Board of Commissioners

The Board will discuss public records requests, opioid settlements, and the Blake contract. The agenda also includes an employment offer for an interim engineer and several resolutions regarding public works and fund allocations.

• Offer of Employment for Columbia County Engineer/Public Works Director
• Public Hearing: Franchise Agreement
• Resolution #2022-26: Amending the 2022 Public Works Salary Schedule and Organizational Chart
• PWP 15-30 Courthouse HVAC Renovation Bid Posting
• Resolution 2022-25 Title II and Title III Fund Allocations

The Board of Commissioners approved an employment agreement with Grant Morgan as County Engineer/Public Works Director effective November 1, 2022, and adopted Resolution 2022-26 amending the public works salary schedule and organizational chart. They also adopted Resolution 2022-25 designating 15% of Secure Rural Schools funds for Title II and III projects, and approved a job description for a new HR manager position. A franchise agreement public hearing was held but no decision was made; the prosecutor was directed to revise the agreement for future approval.

• Approved employment agreement with Grant Morgan as County Engineer/Public Works Director (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-26 amending public works salary schedule and organizational chart (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-25 designating 15% of Secure Rural Schools funds for Title II and III projects (unanimous)
• Approved Public Works Project 1530 to go out for bid for courthouse HVAC renovation (unanimous)
• Appointed Cathy Abel as acting Auditor via Resolution 2022-27 (2-1)
• Authorized Cathy Abel as acting auditor to manage county accounts and credit cards (unanimous)
• Authorized Carla Rowe as Cash Manager Administrator for all county accounts (unanimous)
• Approved HR manager job description as amended (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting including executive sessions regarding personnel. The agenda also includes an entrance conference with the State Auditor.

• Emergency Management Director Interview: Bobbit
• State Auditor - Entrance Conference
• Letters of Support for FOTF Grant Submission

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on August 29, 2022. Two executive sessions were conducted under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) to interview an Emergency Management Director candidate and to discuss personnel; no action was taken in either session. The Chairman signed two letters of support drafted by Julia Mead for the Friends of the Fairgrounds grant proposals. The meeting was adjourned at 2:45 pm.

• Held executive session for 40 minutes to interview Emergency Management Director candidate; no action taken
• Held executive session for 20 minutes to discuss personnel; direction given but no action taken
• Chairman signed two letters of support for Friends of the Fairgrounds grant proposals

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review applications for the Emergency Management Director position. The body will also discuss submitted departmental budgets.

• Application reviews for Emergency Management Director
• Review of submitted departmental budgets

The Board of Commissioners held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. They reviewed preliminary budgets and discussed adding an HR department. Public comment addressed concerns about book censorship at the library. An interview for Emergency Management Director was scheduled for August 29.

• Scheduled Emergency Management Director interview for August 29 (no vote recorded)
• No objection to WSU office move hiring help (no formal vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will review financial reports, public works updates, and health board contracts. Discussion items include a new building lease for WSU Extension and the Washington Opioid Distributor Settlement.

• Resolution #2022-24: Grant application for irrigation improvements
• Public Works franchise agreement public hearing
• Board of Health contract reviews including Tri-cities Community Health
• Termination of ILA with Walla Walla County for EH Program
• July warrants and direct deposits totaling $1,584,454.29

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution #2022-24 supporting a grant application by TVG&R for irrigation improvements at Touchet Valley Golf Course. They also approved a new building lease for WSU Extension Office, July warrants and direct deposits totaling $1,584,454.29, and meeting minutes from August 1 and 8. No action was taken on department head discussions or the finance committee report.

• Adopted Resolution #2022-24 supporting TVG&R grant for irrigation improvements (unanimous)
• Approved new building lease for WSU Extension Office (unanimous)
• Approved July warrants #3387-34221 and direct deposits $1,584,454.29 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from August 1 and 8, 2022 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for September 6, 2022 on Port of Columbia franchise agreement

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to discuss a golf course irrigation project and potential job title reclassifications for Public Works. The agenda also includes an executive session regarding personnel for Columbia County Public Health.

• Discussion on Golf Course Irrigation Project
• Potential action on reclassification of Public Works job titles
• Executive session on personnel for Columbia County Public Health

The Board of Commissioners adopted a proposed Public Works organizational chart and appointed Amber Phinney as Assistant Public Works Director and Jeff McCowen as Project Manager. No action was taken on the golf course irrigation project or personnel matters discussed in executive sessions.

• Adopted proposed Public Works organizational chart with addition of project manager position (unanimous)
• Appointed Jeff McCowen as Project Manager at Range 18 Step 3 (unanimous)
• Appointed Amber Phinney as Assistant Public Works Director/Business Manager at Range 20 Step 3 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will review the preliminary 2023 budget worksheet and discuss public works equipment. The board will also consider a building lease agreement with WSU Extension and interview an Emergency Management Director in executive session.

• Preliminary 2023 Budget Worksheet discussion
• WSU Extension building lease agreement
• Perteet Contract for Flood Control Zone District
• Liquor license renewals for Ski Bluewood and Bard and Bee Meadery
• Emergency Management Director interview

The Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from July 18, 20, and 25, 2022, with a unanimous vote. They discussed replacing golf course equipment with a $14,000 quote covered by ER&R, and considered selling two road graders to lease one newer grader. No formal action was taken on these discussions, and the 2023 budget worksheet was completed for submission.

• Approved meeting minutes of July 18, 20, and 25, 2022 (unanimous)
• Discussed $14,000 golf course top dresser replacement, ER&R to cover cost
• Discussed selling 2 road graders and leasing 1 newer grader, no objections
• Completed 2023 budget worksheet for Commissioners office
• No action on WSU extension lease agreement

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to address several action items and updates. Discussion topics include the Metropolitan Park District resolution and updates from the Dayton Chamber of Commerce.

• Resolution #2022-22 Metropolitan Park District
• Dayton Chamber of Commerce updates
• Columbia County Sheriff vehicle and equipment discussion
• Executive Session: Emergency Management Director interview
• Right of Way Procedures Staff Update

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution #2022-22, which will place a proposition on the November ballot to create a Metropolitan Park District. The district excludes the Town of Starbuck and the Prescott Pool District, though Starbuck can be annexed later. The board also unanimously approved a Right of Way Procedures and Staffing Update, authorizing the chair to sign. No action was taken on replacing the golf course top dresser, and the Emergency Management Director interview was rescheduled to August 1, 2022.

• Adopted Resolution #2022-22 to create Metropolitan Park District and add to November ballot (unanimous)
• Approved Right of Way Procedures and Staffing Update, authorizing chair to sign (unanimous)
• Rescheduled Emergency Management Director interview to August 1, 2022
• No action taken on golf course top dresser replacement

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting starting at 3:00 PM. The agenda includes an executive session regarding personnel matters.

• Executive session regarding personnel (RCW 42.30.110(1)(G))

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on July 20, 2022, that consisted solely of a 40-minute executive session to discuss personnel matters under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g). No formal decisions or votes were made during the meeting, and it was adjourned immediately after the session.

• Held executive session on personnel (no action taken)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will interview and appoint members to the Board of Health and consider a resolution to expand that board. The meeting also includes interviews for an Emergency Management Director and a discussion on fairgrounds fees.

• Resolution #2022-22 to expand the Board of Health
• June Warrants #33509-33869 and Direct Deposits totaling $1,637,405.45
• Discussion of Fairgrounds Fees
• Interviews for Emergency Management Director
• Drone Program Update from Jeromy Phinney

The Board of Commissioners appointed Chuck Belany, Debbie Davis, and Nancy Laughery to the Board of Health for terms of three, two, and one years, respectively, and adopted Resolution #2022-22 to expand the board's size and composition. The board also approved meeting minutes and June warrants totaling $1,637,405.45. No action was taken on several other items, including a fairgrounds fee waiver request and an interlocal agreement with Garfield County.

• Appointed Chuck Belany to Board of Health for 3-year term (unanimous)
• Appointed Debbie Davis to Board of Health for 2-year term (unanimous)
• Appointed Nancy Laughery to Board of Health for 1-year term (2-1)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-22 expanding Board of Health membership (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes for July 5 and 11, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved June warrants #333509-33869 and direct deposits totaling $1,637,405.45 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for the Emergency Management Director and Board of Health positions. The board will also consider a resolution to appoint an acting County Engineer and meet with the Planning Commission regarding the Shoreline Master Program.

• Resolution #2022-21 to appoint an acting County Engineer
• Emergency Management Director interviews
• Board of Health applicant interviews
• Joint meeting with Planning Commission regarding the Shoreline Master Program

The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on July 11, 2022, and unanimously adopted Resolution #2022-21 appointing Grant Morgan as acting County Engineer. The Board also agreed to advertise for an open Program Coordinator position in Public Health. Interviews were conducted for the Emergency Management Director and Board of Health applicants, but no appointments were made; those will be completed at the July 18 meeting. A joint evening session with the Planning Commission heard comments on the Shoreline Masters Program, with no action taken.

• Adopted Resolution #2022-21 appointing Grant Morgan as acting County Engineer (unanimous)
• Agreed to advertise for the open Program Coordinator position in Public Health

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to schedule interviews for the E911 Director and Board of Health members. The session includes discussions on an interim County Engineer and a Metropolitan Park District.

• Scheduling interviews for E911 Director
• Scheduling interviews for Board of Health Members
• Resolution #2022-20 regarding a Surplus Vehicle
• Updates on the Youth Building from Friends of the Fairgrounds
• Discussion on Emergency Management Vehicle

The Board approved a temporary part-time E911 office assistant job description and payroll change for Misty Yost at $28.88/hour, and approved $500 in Hotel/Motel funds for Swim the Snake advertising. They also adopted Resolution #2022-20 to surplus a 2009 Ford F250, and approved minutes from June 13, 21, and 27. Discussions on Emergency Management Director interviews, a potential Metropolitan Parks and Recreation District, and interim engineer compensation were held with no action taken.

• Approved temporary E911 office assistant job description (unanimous)
• Approved payroll change for Misty Yost at step 24, $28.88/hour (unanimous)
• Approved $500 Hotel/Motel funds for Swim the Snake advertising (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-20 to surplus 2009 Ford F250 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes of June 13, 21, and 27, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session including several executive sessions. These closed sessions involve personnel matters and potential litigation.

• Public Works executive session regarding personnel
• Prosecutor executive session regarding potential litigation
• Auditor executive session regarding personnel
• Request for Fairgrounds use for Fourth of July

The Board of Commissioners held a work session with three executive sessions to discuss personnel matters, giving direction but taking no action. The Board agreed to allow Prosecutor Dale Slack to use the Courthouse steps on July 4th at 10 am to read the Declaration of Independence. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved use of Courthouse steps for July 4th Declaration reading (unanimous)
• Held executive session on Public Works personnel; no action taken
• Held executive session on Prosecutor personnel; no action taken
• Held executive session on Auditor personnel; no action taken

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding Resolution #2022-19 for budget amendments. The body will also consider a speed limit change on South Touchet Road 2 and approve May warrants.

• Public hearing on Resolution #2022-19 Budget Amendment
• Resolution 2021-17 regarding speed limit on South Touchet Road 2
• Approval of May Warrants #33149-33508 and Direct Deposits totaling $1,632,895.09
• Board of Health interview scheduling
• Public Works updates on CRAB Loan and county road damage

The Board adopted Resolution #2022-19 for budget amendments to the Emergency Management department and Resolution #2021-17 setting a speed limit on South Touchet Road, both unanimously. It also approved advertising for the County Engineer position, gave signatory authority to Amber Phinney, and approved May warrants and direct deposits totaling $1,632,895.09.

• Adopted Resolution #2022-19 budget amendments (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2021-17 Speed Limit on South Touchet Road (unanimous)
• Approved job advertisement for County Engineer/Public Works Director
• Granted Amber Phinney signatory authority to execute agreements
• Approved meeting minutes of June 6th and June 8th, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved May warrants #33149-33508 and direct deposits of $1,632,895.09 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes a potential action item regarding a Short Plat and executive sessions for litigation and personnel matters.

• Staff Report - Short Plat
• Executive Session: Potential Litigation
• Executive Session: Personnel
• Public Hearing for Budget Amendment (Tentative)

The Board unanimously approved short plat 2018-003 for the Lasater BBG subdivision. It also voted unanimously to terminate Jeremey Weiland for cause after an executive session on personnel. A public hearing for an emergency budget amendment was scheduled for June 21, 2022, and a porta-potty was ordered for Flour Mill Park.

• Approved short plat 2018-003 (unanimous)
• Separated employment with Jeremey Weiland for cause (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for emergency budget amendment for June 21, 2022 at 10:00 am
• Agreed to order and temporarily place a porta-potty at Flour Mill Park

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting. The agenda consists of a call to order and an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

• Executive session regarding personnel under RCW 42.30.110(1)(F)

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on June 8, 2022, that consisted solely of a two-hour executive session to discuss personnel under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g). No direction was given and no action was taken during the session. The meeting was adjourned immediately after the session closed, with no substantive decisions made.

• Held executive session on personnel (no action taken)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:25 am

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss staffing requests for the Sheriff's office and Emergency Management. The meeting includes a review of budget proposals and a contract award for an indigent defense attorney in executive session.

• Approval of April Warrants #32838-33148 and Direct Deposits for $1,322,361.47
• Sheriff's request for new hire and salary
• Emergency Management advertising for EM Director, Program Manager, and EM/HLS Assistant positions
• Contract award for Indigent Defense Attorney
• Special Occasion Liquor License for Montillet Fromagerie

The Board unanimously approved a contract for Indigent Defense to Ashely Kulberg, approved credit cards for E911 ($10,000) and Public Health ($1,000), and approved April warrants and direct deposits totaling $1,322,361.47. They also approved advertising for the Emergency Management Director position and approved meeting minutes for May 16, 23, and June 1, 2022. No action was taken on the fairgrounds pavilion, sound system, or HR department proposals, which were only discussed.

• Approved Indigent Defense contract to Ashely Kulberg (unanimous)
• Approved E911 credit card for Desirae Lockard, $10,000
• Approved Public Health credit card for Jasmine Helm, $1,000
• Approved April warrants and direct deposits, $1,322,361.47 (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for Emergency Management Director position
• Approved meeting minutes of May 16, 23, and June 1, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for an indigent defense contract attorney. These interviews will take place in executive session.

• Interview of Ashely Kulberg for indigent defense contract attorney
• Interview of Ric Jacobs for indigent defense contract attorney

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on June 1, 2022, consisting entirely of executive sessions. No substantive decisions were made; the board interviewed candidates for an indigent defense contract attorney position and discussed personnel complaints, but took no action.

• Held 90-minute executive session on personnel complaints (no action)
• Held 45-minute interview with indigent defense contract attorney applicant (no action)
• Held 55-minute interview with indigent defense contract attorney applicant (no action)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to review emergency management staffing and payroll. The session includes an executive session regarding personnel and the scheduling of interviews for indigent defense contract attorneys.

• Payroll Change Form Requests for Emergency Management
• Emergency Management staffing update
• Executive session regarding personnel (RCW 42.30.110(1)(G))
• Scheduling interviews for Indigent Defense Contract Attorneys

The Board unanimously approved appointing Misty Yost as Interim Emergency Management Director and Desirae Lockard as Interim Director of Dispatch E911, each receiving a temporary $1,000 wage increase effective May 16, 2022. Yost submitted her resignation effective July 1st. An executive session on personnel was held with no action taken, and interviews for the indigent defense contract attorney were tentatively scheduled for early June.

• Appointed Misty Yost as Interim Emergency Management Director (unanimous)
• Appointed Desirae Lockard as Interim Director of Dispatch E911 (unanimous)
• Approved temporary $1,000 wage increase for each interim director effective May 16, 2022

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a special flood control zone district session, department updates, and several action items. They will consider awarding contracts for a flood mitigation plan and a shoreline master program, a short plat approval, zoning amendments, a sheriff's new hire and salary request, and various health department contracts and leases.

• Consultant award for Comprehensive Flood Mitigation Plan
• Resolution #2022-18 Shorelines Master Program Consultant Contract Award
• Potential approval of Short Plat 2018-003
• Ordinance ORD 2022-01 Zoning Amendments
• Sheriff new hire and salary request

The Board unanimously adopted Resolution 2022-18 awarding a consultant contract to Anchor QEA for the Shoreline Master Program update, and unanimously adopted Ordinance 2022-01 with zoning amendments. Approval of Short Plat 2018-003 was tabled. The Board also approved an interlocal agreement with Walla Walla County for shared Search and Rescue services and approved publication of an RFP for indigent defense services.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-18 awarding consultant contract to Anchor QEA (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-01 Zoning Amendments (unanimous)
• Tabled Short Plat 2018-003
• Approved interlocal mutual aid agreement with Walla Walla County for Search and Rescue (unanimous)
• Approved publication of RFP for indigent defense contract
• Approved meeting minutes of May 2 and 9, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session. The agenda includes only a call to order, pledge of allegiance, and general discussion, with no specific action items listed.

The Board of Commissioners held a work session on May 9, 2022, with general discussion on a possible Parks and Recreation District, the county's composting contract, and an update on the Law and Justice Center. No action was taken on any item. An executive session was held for 20 minutes to discuss litigation, with direction given but no action taken. The meeting adjourned at 9:40 am.

• No action taken on Parks and Recreation District discussion
• No action taken on composting contract discussion
• No action taken on Law and Justice Center update
• Executive session held for litigation discussion; no action taken

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to set a speed limit on South Touchet Road. The agenda also includes updates from Public Works, Emergency Management, and other departments, as well as requests for hotel/motel funds and several administrative items.

• Public hearing: speed limit on South Touchet Road
• Interlocal agreement: Tumalum Culvert Project
• Hotel/motel fund requests: Dayton Days and All Wheels Weekend
• Updated interlocal agreement: Developmental Disabilities Program
• Debt policy discussion

The Board unanimously adopted an interlocal agreement with the Nez Perce Tribe for the Tumalum Culvert Project, pending prosecutor review. It also approved several funding requests, including $2,500 for Dayton Days advertising and $3,000 for Chamber of Commerce events, and changed speed limits on South Touchet Road. The board accepted the emergency management director's resignation and approved various personnel actions.

• Adopted interlocal agreement with Nez Perce Tribe for Tumalum Culvert Project (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 Hotel/Motel funds for Dayton Days advertising (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 for Touchet Valley Golf Course advertising (unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 for Chamber of Commerce event advertising (unanimous)
• Approved Superior Court Deputy Clerk job description change from 25 to 35 hours (unanimous)
• Adopted debt policy as presented by County Treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved payroll changes for Jann Manwell, Shauna Westergreen, and Leann Kent
• Changed speed limits on South Touchet Road: 35 mph first mile, 40 mph pavement, 25 mph gravel (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to take action on an ARPA contract and a payroll change form, and to receive the Finance Committee's first quarter 2022 report. The agenda also includes an executive session for personnel matters, which is closed to the public.

• Action item: ARPA contract
• First Quarter 2022 Finance Committee report
• Executive session on personnel (RCW 42.30.110(1)(g))
• Action item: Payroll change form request

The Board of Commissioners approved an ARPA subrecipient agreement with the Port of Columbia for broadband expansion funds in a 2-1 vote. A payroll step increase for Delphine Bailey was approved unanimously. The Finance Committee reported a draft debt policy pending final edits. An executive session on personnel was held with no action taken.

• Approved ARPA subrecipient contract with Port of Columbia for broadband project (2-1)
• Approved payroll step increase for Delphine Bailey from step 8 to step 12 (unanimous)
• Held executive session on personnel; no action taken

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with department updates and several action items. They will consider a short plat application, contract renewals, and set a public hearing on a speed limit for South Touchet Road. The meeting also includes an executive session on personnel and approval of warrants totaling $1,336,614.28.

• Griffen Short Plat 2022-01
• Renewal of Temporary Planning Contract with City of Dayton
• Updated Town of Starbuck Building Inspection Contract
• Set Public Hearing: Speed Limit on South Touchet Road
• March Warrants #32473-32837 and Direct Deposits: $1,336,614.28

The Board approved the Griffen Short Plat 2022-01, renewed a temporary planning contract with Dayton, and approved an updated building inspection contract with Starbuck. It also adopted Resolution #2022-16 for the buyback of a 2019 Caterpillar D6 bulldozer, with lease payments forgiven and a $40,000 refund. A 4H coordinator job description was approved 2-1, and a payroll change for Delphine Bailey was tabled.

• Approved Griffen Short Plat 2022-01 (unanimous)
• Renewed temporary planning contract with City of Dayton for 12 months (unanimous)
• Approved updated Building Inspection Contract with town of Starbuck (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-16 for CAT D6 bulldozer buyback, $40,000 refund (unanimous)
• Approved amended 4H coordinator job description (2-1)
• Approved advertising for Program Coordinator position after resignations
• Tabled payroll change form for Delphine Bailey
• Approved March warrants and direct deposits totaling $1,336,614.28 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss golf course funding and public works requests. The body will consider actions regarding CRAB loan extensions and equipment leases.

• Resolution #2022-15: Maximum Speed Limit for South Touchet Rd
• Request for Extension for CRAB Loans
• Equipment Lease Agreement
• Discussion on Golf Course Funding
• Credit card requests from Public Health Administrator

The Board unanimously adopted Resolution #2022-15, setting a 35 mph speed limit on the first mile of South Touchet Road, following an April 4 public hearing. They also approved a letter to CRAB requesting an extension of a 2020 emergency loan due to revenue shortfalls and higher road maintenance costs, and approved credit cards for two public health staff. No action was taken on the surveillance camera issue.

• Adopted Resolution #2022-15 setting 35 mph speed limit on first mile of South Touchet Road (unanimous)
• Approved letter to CRAB requesting extension of 2020 emergency loan (unanimous)
• Approved credit cards for Public Health administrator ($5,000) and program coordinator ($1,000) (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding proposed 2022 salary schedule amendments and a speed limit change on South Touchet Road. The meeting includes a bid opening for the 2022 newspaper of record contract and updates on emergency management and flood control.

• Public hearing on Proposed Amended 2022 Salary Schedule
• Public hearing on Resolution #2022-15 regarding Maximum Lawful Speed Limit for South Touchet Road
• Award of 2022 Newspaper Contract
• 2021 RAP Certification of Diversion and Road Fund Expenditures
• Library Board Appointment

The Board of Commissioners approved the amended 2022 salary schedule and reduced speed limits on South Touchet Road. Other actions included appointing a new Library Board member and designating the Dayton Chronicle as the newspaper of record.

• Approved amended 2022 salary schedule (unanimous)
• Reduced speed limit on South Touchet Road from mile marker 0 to Harding Grade intersection, and from 50 mph to 40 mph to the end of pavement (unanimous)
• Appointed Dayton Chronicle as newspaper of record July 1, 2022 through June 31, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved amended job descriptions and payroll changes for Emergency Management positions (unanimous)
• Appointed Sharon Mendel to the Library Board for a five-year term (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 credit card limits from Bank of Eastern Oregon for Facilities Maintenance and Commissioners office
• Approved letters of support for Friends of the Fairgrounds grant applications
• Approved payroll change for Sarah Schoen to step 1

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss specific topics with guests. The meeting includes a presentation on international agriculture and a discussion regarding a grant request for golf course funding.

• Discussion on International Agriculture with Stephen Van Vleet
• Discussion on Golf Course Funding/Grant Request with Sean Thurston

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding Resolution 2022-14 for budget amendments. The meeting includes discussions on creating an HR department and forming a county benefits committee. Other business includes road diversion resolutions and personnel hires.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2022-14 2022 Budget Amendments
• February warrants and direct deposits totaling $1,096,018.97
• Resolution 2022-13 Revised Road Diversion
• Public hearing scheduling for S. Touchet Rd. speed limit change
• Professional services contract for The Wesley Group

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved 2022 budget amendments and authorized over $1 million in warrants. The Board also updated road diversion funds and approved a professional services contract with The Wesley Group.

• Adopted Resolution #2022-14 for 2022 budget amendments (unanimous)
• Rescinded Resolution #2021-64 and adopted Resolution #2022-13 for revised Road Diversion Funds (unanimous)
• Approved February warrants and direct deposits #32118-32472 totaling $1,096,018.97 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 professional services contract with The Wesley Group (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from March 7 and 14, 2022 (unanimous)
• Canceled credit card for Michelle McCleary and approved one for Britni McCauley (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session with the county assessor to discuss a new hire and with the prosecutor for a personnel executive session. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Assessor: new hire discussion
• Prosecutor: executive session on personnel (RCW 42.30.100(1)(g))
• Executive session: personnel (RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)) at 10:00 AM
• Executive session: personnel (RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)) at 10:30 AM

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners held a work session on March 14, 2022. The meeting consisted primarily of executive sessions regarding personnel matters, where direction was given but no formal actions were taken. The Board discussed approving a credit card for a prosecutor's office employee but deferred the formal motion to the next regular meeting.

• Executive sessions on personnel held; direction given, no action taken
• Approval for Britni McCauley's credit card deferred to next regular meeting
• Assessor office new hire update provided (no vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss public works updates and a funding request from Blue Mountain Counseling. The body is also scheduling a public hearing for budget amendments.

• Request for additional funding from Blue Mountain Counseling
• Setting a public hearing for budget amendments
• ER&R vehicle for WSU Extension Office
• Job description for Temporary FT Laborer
• Executive session regarding Emergency Management litigation

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on March 7, 2022, with no substantive decisions made. They set a public hearing for March 21, 2022, at 10:00 am for budget amendments, approved the minutes from February 22 and 28, and discussed various topics including road signs, speed limits, and a funding request from Blue Mountain Counseling, but took no action on those items.

• Set public hearing for March 21, 2022 at 10:00 am for budget amendments
• Approved meeting minutes for February 22 and 28, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session that includes an executive session to discuss potential litigation, as permitted under state law. The agenda is otherwise limited to routine procedural items such as the call to order and pledge of allegiance.

• Executive session on potential litigation (RCW 42.30.110(1)(I))

The Board of Commissioners held a work session including two executive sessions regarding potential litigation and contract negotiations. No formal actions were taken during the meeting.

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss updates from several departments, including planning, prosecuting attorney, public health, and public works. They will also consider approving warrants, minutes, and various license renewals, and hold a public hearing on open range land in the evening.

• January 2022 Warrants and Direct Deposits: #31753-32117 in the amount of $1,333,787.41
• Resolution 2022-12 Setting the Commissioners' Salary for 2026
• Marijuana License Renewal: 365 Recreational Cannabis
• Liquor License Renewals: Fiasco Pizza and Monteillet Fromagerie
• Public Hearing: Open Range Land

The Board of Commissioners approved a settlement agreement in the Russ Whipple vs. Columbia County lawsuit, with the motion carried unanimously. They also approved January warrants and direct deposits totaling $1,333,787.41, adopted Resolution #2022-12 setting commissioner salaries for 2026 with no increase, and approved meeting minutes from Feb 7, 14, and 16, 2022. No action was taken on the open range land public hearing or other discussed items.

• Approved settlement agreement in Whipple vs. Columbia County (unanimous)
• Approved January warrants and direct deposits of $1,333,787.41 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-12 setting commissioner salaries for 2026 with no increase (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from Feb 7, 14, 16, 2022 (unanimous)

General

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners is holding a joint meeting with Walla Walla County commissioners to discuss public health matters. The agenda is limited to this single item, with no other business listed.

• Joint meeting with Walla Walla County commissioners on public health

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners held a special joint meeting with the Walla Walla County Commissioners on February 16, 2022. They discussed consolidating various contracts within the two counties' Public Health Departments. No action was taken, and future discussions were encouraged to explore possibilities. The meeting was adjourned at 2:30 pm.

• Discussed consolidating contracts within the Public Health Departments of Walla Walla and Columbia Counties; no action taken.
• Encouraged future discussions to explore contract consolidation possibilities.

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on a juvenile justice funding request from The Club, presented by Jim Pearson. They will also discuss the Washington Rural Counties Insurance Program, with potential action on an interlocal agreement and Resolution 2022-11. Additional discussions include the commissioners' salary for 2026 and office alarms.

• Juvenile Justice Funding Request from The Club
• Interlocal Agreement with Washington Rural Counties Insurance Program (WRCIP)
• Resolution 2022-11
• Discussion: Commissioners Salary for 2026
• Discussion: Office Alarms

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners approved a $5,000 request from The Club, funded from the Juvenile Justice Fund, to support its endeavors. The board also approved the Interlocal Agreement with the Washington Rural Counties Insurance Program (WRCIP) and adopted Resolution #2022-11 regarding changes to the by-laws and interlocal agreement with WRCIP. Commissioners discussed setting the 2026 salary but took no action. Updates were provided on county office alarms and the Courthouse HVAC system.

• Approved $5,000 from the Juvenile Justice Fund for The Club
• Approved the Interlocal Agreement with WRCIP and authorized the chair to sign
• Adopted Resolution #2022-11 regarding changes to by-laws and interlocal agreement with WRCIP
• Discussed setting the Commissioners salary for 2026; no action taken

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will consider several public works items, including resolutions to set maximum speed limits on county roads and to award contracts for real estate acquisition and survey services. They will also discuss equipment purchases, an interim director's salary, and hold executive sessions on personnel and real estate. Other agenda items include fee waiver requests for local events, payroll changes, and a finance committee review.

• Resolution #2022-08: Maximum Lawful Speed Limits on Various County Roads
• Resolution #2022-09: Award Real Estate Acquisition Firm
• Resolution #2022-10: Award Kellogg Hollow Phase 2 Survey Consultant
• Waitsburg Celebration Days - Karen's Ride - Special Event Fee Waiver Request
• Brix and Brew Event: Pavilion Fee Reduction Request

The Board adopted resolutions for the Waitsburg Celebration Days ATV ride, consultant contracts for real estate reacquisition and surveying, and approved a temporary 35% pay increase for the interim Public Works Director. It also approved a 30% fee reduction for the Brix and Brew event, payroll changes for court staff, and use of the county roller for school ball fields. Several items were discussed or tabled, including a $5,000 funding request and an interlocal agreement.

• Adopted Resolution #2022-08 for ATV ride speed limits (unanimous)
• Awarded consultant contract to Commonstreet Consulting for real estate reacquisition (unanimous)
• Awarded consultant contract to PBS Engineering for surveying services (unanimous)
• Approved temporary 35% pay increase for interim Public Works Director (unanimous)
• Approved use of county roller for school ball fields, contingent on prosecutor approval (unanimous)
• Approved 30% fee reduction for Brix and Brew pavilion rental, from $500 to $350
• Approved payroll step increases for Diane Dill and Liezel Johnson (unanimous)
• Approved ILA with Asotin and Garfield Counties for Court Administrator Contract (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider several public works resolutions, including appointing an acting public works director and county engineer, adopting 2022 equipment rental rates, and delegating authority. They will also discuss the public works organization and a senior center use contract.

• Resolution 2022-06: Appointment of Acting Public Works Director
• Resolution 2022-07: Adopting 2022 Equipment Rental Rates
• Resolution 2022-08: Appointment of Acting County Engineer
• Resolution 2022-09: Delegating Acting County Engineer Authority
• Discussion: Senior Center Use Contract

The Board unanimously appointed Amber Phinney as acting Public Works Director with a wage increase from range 14 to range 16, effective February 1, 2022. It also unanimously adopted the Equipment Rental and Revolving Fund rental rates and approved a retroactive contract with the Senior Round Table. Two resolutions were withdrawn, and several executive sessions were held with no action taken.

• Appointed Amber Phinney as acting Public Works Director with wage increase from range 14 to 16 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-07 adopting Equipment Rental and Revolving Fund rental rates (unanimous)
• Approved and authorized Chair to sign contract with Senior Round Table retroactive to Jan 1, 2022, in perpetuity (unanimous)
• Withdrew Resolutions 2022-08 and 2022-09

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with items including a shoreline program resolution, interlocal agreements, public health updates, and approval of contracts and warrants. The agenda includes an executive session for potential litigation, and several routine approvals.

• Resolution 2022-04 Shoreline Program
• Interlocal Agreements: Regional Shoreline Update
• Interim Director's Temporary Salary for Public Health
• 2022 Indigent Defense Contracts
• Approval of December 2021 warrants totaling $1,776,865.63

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution #2022-04 authorizing interlocal agreements for the Regional Shoreline Master Program with Garfield and Asotin counties, the cities of Dayton, Clarkston, and Asotin, and the town of Starbuck, and approved each individual agreement. They also adopted Resolution #2022-05 defining revenue loss classification for ARPA funds and authorizing the auditor to report the election to the US Treasury. Other actions included approving payroll changes, warrants totaling $1,776,865.63, 2022 indigent defense contracts, and setting a public hearing on open range laws for February 21.

• Adopted Resolution #2022-04 authorizing interlocal agreements for Regional Shoreline Master Program (unanimous)
• Approved ILA with Asotin County for Regional Shoreline Master Program (unanimous)
• Approved ILA with Garfield County for Regional Shoreline Master Program (unanimous)
• Approved ILA with City of Clarkston for Regional Shoreline Master Program (unanimous)
• Approved ILA with City of Dayton for Regional Shoreline Master Program (unanimous)
• Approved ILA with Town of Asotin for Regional Shoreline Master Program (unanimous)
• Approved ILA with Town of Starbuck for Regional Shoreline Master Program (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-05 on ARPA fund revenue loss classification (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a public hearing on adjusting the solid waste fee schedule and a resolution to amend 2022 solid waste rates. They will also discuss the Public Works Director position and consider a resolution amending the public works organizational chart and salary schedule. Other agenda items include a pavilion fee waiver request, the sheriff's 2022 budget, and a courthouse maintenance job description approval.

• Public Hearing: Solid Waste Fee Schedule Adjustment
• Resolution 2022-02 Amending 2022 Solid Waste Rates
• Resolution 2022-03 Amending Public Works Organizational Chart and Salary Schedule
• Discussion: Pavilion Fee Waiver Request
• Discussion: 2022 Sheriffs Budget

The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on January 11, 2022. They adopted Resolution #2022-02 amending the 2022 solid waste fee schedule after a public hearing with no comments. They also adopted Resolution #2022-03 amending the Public Works organizational chart and salary schedule, after initially tabling it for an executive session. A request for a pavilion fee waiver for a memorial service was discussed but no action was taken.

• Adopted Resolution #2022-02 amending 2022 solid waste fee schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-03 amending Public Works organizational chart and salary schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Sarah Boudrieau's change to Chief Deputy Clerk at step 16, 40 hours/week (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution #2022-03 initially, then adopted after executive session
• No action on pavilion fee waiver request; Soldiers and Sailors fund recommended

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with discussions on solid waste fees, the Public Works Director position and office staffing, and the Public Works 2022 budget. They will also receive updates from Emergency Management and approve meeting minutes from prior sessions.

• Discussion: Solid Waste Fees
• Discussion: Public Works Director Position and Office Staffing
• Discussion: Public Works 2022 Budget
• Emergency Management updates
• Approval of meeting minutes (Dec 6, 17, 20, 28, 2021)

The Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution #2022-01 to temporarily appoint a designated crisis responder and employ a crisis counselor on a one-time basis at no charge to the county. They also voted to delay collection of Long Term Disability Act monies until the state resolves its lawsuit, and approved a roll-over of unused 2021 vacation time for certain employees. A public hearing on possible Solid Waste Fee changes was scheduled for January 11, 2022.

• Adopted Resolution #2022-01 for temporary crisis responder and counselor (unanimous)
• Delayed collection of Long Term Disability Act monies until state lawsuit resolved (unanimous)
• Approved roll-over of 2021 vacation time, must be used by March 31, 2022 (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing on Solid Waste Fees for January 11, 2022
• Tabled discussion on Public Works Director Position and Office Staffing
• Tabled discussion on Public Works 2022 Budget