Columbia County public meetings in 2022
36 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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