Columbia County public meetings in 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to conduct public hearings regarding the adoption of 2024 expense, various, and public works budgets. The body will also consider amendments to 2023 budgets and review several labor memorandums of understanding. Other business includes the designation of the 2024 BOCC Chairman.

• Public hearing on 2024 Current Expense, Various, and Public Works Budgets (Resolutions #2023-36, #2023-37, #2023-38)
• Public hearing on 2023 Budget Amendments (Resolution #2023-39)
• Potential action on Resolution #2023-40 regarding an extra paid holiday for Christmas Eve
• Memorandums of Understanding for Deputy Sheriff's Association and AFSCME Local 1191
• Liquor and cannabis license renewals for Blue Mountain Cultivation, LLC and Cedar Rain Spirits and PKA Holdings

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to address administrative updates for the coming year. The body will consider the 2024 salary schedule and review the 2024 preliminary budget.

• Public hearing setting for Assessor Fee Schedule Amendment
• Potential action on 2024 Salary Schedule
• 2024 Preliminary Budget Review

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the 2024-2029 transportation improvement program and various 2024 levy certifications. The body will also consider resolutions regarding road funds, surplus property, and the appointment of a Fire Marshall.

• Resolution #2023-28: 2024 Annual Construction Program and Six Year Transportation Improvement Program 2024-2029
• Levy certifications for Current Expense, County Road, and EMS
• Resolution #2023-35 regarding County Surplus Property
• Appointment of Fire Marshall and Planning Commission member
• Resolution #2023-34: Collection for the Soldiers and Sailors Fund for 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss county employee benefits and insurance plans. This item is listed as a potential action item.

• Discussion and potential action on county employee benefits/insurance plans

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to review the 2024 preliminary budget for Parks and Recreation and to consider potential action on the 2024 insurance benefit plan. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• 2024 Preliminary Budget Review - Parks and Recreation
• Potential Action: Insurance Benefit Plan for 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss employee benefits and insurance plans and review risk management loss control recommendations. The meeting includes a review of October warrants totaling $1,048,371.50.

• October Warrants #41272-41651 and Direct Deposits for $1,048,371.50
• Resolution #2023-27 Funds Transfer
• WWACAC Interlocal Agreement and Bylaws
• Contract approval for WA State Office of Public Defense
• Risk Management Loss Control Recommendations

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss the county insurance renewal with Adam Hodges of Obenland and Low. No other specific business items are listed on the agenda.

• County Insurance Renewal Review with Obenland and Low

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss road closures, project budgets, and a fiber lease with the Port of Columbia County. The meeting includes personnel executive sessions and reviews of law enforcement agreements and office leases.

• Resolution #2023-26 regarding Road Closures
• Setting a public hearing for the 6-Year Annual Construction Plan
• Master Optical Fiber and Facilities Lease - Port of Columbia County
• Memorandum of Agreement Amending Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement Services
• HR Office Lease 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a work session to review the 2024 preliminary budgets for several county departments. The agenda also includes discussions on levy certifications, public hearings, and an emergency management incident report.

• 2024 Preliminary Budget Reviews for Assessor, Juvenile Justice, Planning and Building, Sheriff, Emergency Management, I.T., and Public Works
• Discussion of Levy Certifications and Public Hearings
• Emergency Management: S 4th Spill Incident Info
• Public Works Open House Forum: County Road Management, Operations and Maintenance Practices

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a work session to review preliminary 2024 budgets for multiple county departments. The session includes discussions on insurance and updates from Public Works.

• 2024 Preliminary Budget Review for District Court
• 2024 Preliminary Budget Review for Human Resources
• 2024 Preliminary Budget Review for Auditor and Commissioners Office
• 2024 Preliminary Budget Review for Superior Court/County Clerk
• 2024 Preliminary Budget Review for Public Health

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the 2024 preliminary budgets for the Treasurer and Prosecuting Attorney. The meeting includes discussions on road projects and a public hearing regarding seasonal road closure rules.

• Public hearing: Draft rules for seasonal road closures
• Bid award: Tucannon River Road Project
• CRAB Contract for Rose Gulch Road - Vernon Smith Bridge Project
• September warrants for direct deposits totaling $1,130,652.40
• Setting a public hearing for the 6 Year Transportation Plan

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting for a department head budget planning session. The session is scheduled to take place at the Youth Building at the Columbia County Fairgrounds.

• Department head budget planning session

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to open bids for a road project and review emergency radio proposals. The body will also consider personnel updates and a collectively bargained agreement for the Deputy Sheriff's Association.

• Bid opening for Tucannon Road ER Project
• Review of Raycom Radio Repeater Proposals
• Job description for Human Resources Coordinator
• Payroll change form for Thorstenson
• Collectively Bargained Agreement for Deputy Sheriff's Association

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding Resolution #2023-24 for budget amendments. The body will also consider equipment rental rates and review emergency management job descriptions.

• Public hearing on Resolution #2023-24 Budget Amendments
• Resolution #2023-25 Adopting the Equipment Rental and Revolving Fund Rental Rates
• Bid opening for Aggregate Supply
• Emergency Management job descriptions for Programs Manager, Supervisor, and Operations Manager
• Liquor license application for Mast Year Cider

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to receive updates from Human Resources and Public Works. The session includes a review of the WCIF Insurance Benefits Master Application.

• Columbia County Human Resources updates
• WCIF Insurance Benefits Updates: Master Application for Public Works

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss budget amendments, emergency management equipment, and public works fund transfers. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a franchise agreement and Resolution #2023-22.

• Public hearing for budget amendments
• Resolution #2023-21: Transfer of funds from Solid Waste to ER&R
• August Warrants #40534-40887 and Direct Deposits totaling $2,516,837.99
• Nelson Short Plat SP2023-02
• Resolution #2023-22 Franchise Agreement public hearing

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to review a bid recommendation and award for the Vernon Smith Bridge. The meeting includes an executive session for collective bargaining.

• Bid recommendation and award for Vernon Smith Bridge
• Executive session for collective bargaining per RCW 42.30.110(4)(A)

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a bid for the Vernon Smith Bridge Replacement Project. An executive session for collective bargaining was held, but no action was taken during that session.

• Awarded $2,744,096.10 bid to Goodman Mehlenbacher Enterprises, Inc. for Vernon Smith Bridge Replacement Project (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a rock royalty payment and quarry site use agreement. The meeting includes discussions on the Vernon Smith Bridge Project and the Transit Development Plan.

• Rock Royalty Payment and Quarry Site Use Agreement for Jackson Grade Quarry
• Vernon Smith Bridge Project discussion
• Transit Development Plan
• Fair Booth request from Tim Quade

The Board of Commissioners approved a quarry site use agreement for the Jackson Grade Quarry. The award for the Vernon Smith Bridge Project was tabled, and no action was taken regarding the Transit Development Plan.

• Approved Rock Royalty Payment and Quarry Site Use Agreement between Walter Riley and Columbia County for the Jackson Grade Quarry (unanimous)
• Tabled recommendation for the award of Vernon Smith Bridge Project bids
• Approved meeting minutes from August 21, 25, and 28, 2023 (unanimous)
• Granted permission for Tim Quade to distribute church flyers at the Columbia County Fair

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss public works and administrative appointments. The body is scheduling a public hearing regarding a franchise agreement with Spectrum.

• Set Public Hearing: Spectrum Franchise Agreement
• Discussion: ADA Transition Plan
• Discussion: Fair Board Appointment

The Board scheduled a public hearing for September 18, 2023, regarding a proposed cable system franchise agreement from Spectrum Pacific West, LLC. The Board also discussed the future advertisement of an RFP for an ADA transition plan consultant. No action was taken on board appointment procedures.

• Scheduled public hearing for Spectrum Pacific West, LLC franchise agreement for Sept 18, 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is convening for a special meeting. The primary purpose of the session is to enter an executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy.

• Executive session regarding collective bargaining strategy (RCW 42.30.140 (4)(B))

The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting consisting of an executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategies. No action was taken during the meeting.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the 2024 preliminary budget and open bids for the Vernon Smith Bridge Replacement Project. The body will also consider a jail agreement between Columbia and Walla Walla counties and approve several short plats.

• Bid opening for Vernon Smith Bridge Replacement Project
• 2023 Jail Agreement between Columbia County and Walla Walla County
• 2024 Preliminary Budget Review
• Approval of Howard Short Plat and introduction of Nelson Short Plat
• Payment of July 2023 Warrants and Direct Deposits totaling $1,919,395.08

The Board of Commissioners approved an intergovernmental agreement with Walla Walla County for prisoner services and adopted a grant for a Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan. Other actions included approving the Howard Short Plat and July warrants totaling $1,919,395.08.

• Approved updated Public Health Administrator job description (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Walla Walla County for adult custody facilities (unanimous)
• Adopted FCAAP Grant Agreement #SEAFCAAC-2325-CCoPB-00034 for Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 credit card limit for Robert Stearns
• Approved Howard Short Plat (unanimous)
• Approved July warrants #40159-40533 totaling $1,919,395.08 (unanimous)
• Appointed Dawn Rodriguez to the Columbia County Fair Board (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from August 7, 14, and 16, 2023 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to receive updates from the Washington State Association of Counties. Mary Kuney and Eric Johnson will attend for an annual visit.

• Annual visit and updates from Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC)

The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to receive updates from the Washington State Association of Counties. No official actions were taken during the session.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss a contract with the City of Dayton Finance Committee. The board will also discuss the Public Health Administrator position and consider a letter of recommendation to the Fairboard.

• Discussion on City/County Contract with City of Dayton Finance Committee
• Potential action on Letter of Recommendation to Fairboard
• Discussion regarding Public Health Administrator position

The Board met to discuss a proposed 5% CPI cap on the City of Dayton law enforcement contract and liability for inflatable equipment at the county fair. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded during the meeting.

• Directed HR to draft a liability recommendation letter to the Fair Board regarding inflatable equipment
• Proposed workshop to discuss an addendum to the City of Dayton law enforcement contract
• Reviewed Public Health Administrator job description for potential amendments prior to advertising
• Held executive session regarding contract negotiations; no action taken

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding Resolution #2023-19 for budget amendments. The meeting includes discussions on facilities maintenance and the transfer of E911 excise tax to emergency management.

• Public hearing on Resolution #2023-19 Budget Amendment
• Resolution #2023-20 Transfer of E911 Excise Tax to Emergency Management
• Updates and repairs request for Golf Course Restaurant and Clubhouse
• County Assessment Review with Obenland and Low
• Board of Equalization Reappointment - Harris

The Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution #2023-19 for budget amendments and Resolution #2023-20 to transfer E911 funds for radio replacement. They approved specific maintenance projects for the Golf Course restaurant and Clubhouse, and authorized the Weed Board to hire staff to combat white bryony. The Board also directed the Prosecuting Attorney to join a lawsuit against DSHS.

• Approved Range Hood, Water Heater, and Clubhouse Restroom repairs (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2023-19 for Budget Amendments (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2023-20 to transfer funds from Fund 128 E911 to Fund 275 Emergency Management (Unanimous)
• Approved one-step pay increase for 4-H director Siera Hall (2-1)
• Approved Weed Board to hire 1 or 2 employees for white bryony eradication (Unanimous)
• Directed Prosecuting Attorney to join lawsuit against DSHS
• Approved $7,866.00 WSAC Special Assessment for National Center for Public Lands (Unanimous)
• Re-appointed Alan Harris to the Board of Equalization for a 3-year term (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a work session to review second quarter finances and the preliminary budget worksheet. The board will also discuss the Risk Manager role and insurance and liability. A scheduled public hearing on 2023 budget amendments has been rescheduled for August 7, 2023.

• 2023 Second Quarter Review
• Discussion regarding Risk Manager role
• Discussion regarding insurance and liability
• Preliminary Budget Worksheet Review

The Board reviewed the 2023 2nd quarter finance report and recessed a public hearing on budget amendments. No formal actions were taken regarding personnel or HR staffing. The Columbia County Fairboard will cover insurance costs for bouncy houses at the fairgrounds.

• Recessed 2023 Budget Amendments public hearing until August 7, 2023
• Columbia County Fairboard to cover insurance costs for bouncy houses
• No action taken on Risk Manager and Human Resources Director job descriptions
• No action taken during personnel executive sessions

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the adoption of Ordinance 2023-02 regarding the Shoreline Master Program. The body will also review fund allocations, grant agreements, and personnel matters. The meeting includes the approval of warrants totaling $1,664,945.67.

• Adoption of Ordinance 2023-02 Shoreline Master Program Periodic Update
• Warrants and Direct Deposit in the amount of $1,664,945.67
• Resolution 2023-18 Title II and Title III Fund Allocations
• Liquor License Renewals for Ski Bluewood and Bard and Bee Meadery
• Vernon Smith Bridge Bid/Award Update

The Board of Commissioners unanimously rejected all bids for the Vernmon Smith Bridge Replacement project and will re-publish the call for bids. Other actions included approving a $1.66M warrant payment and appointing an interim director for Public Health. The Board also approved updates to the Shoreline Master Program.

• Approved rejection of all bids for Vernmon Smith Bridge Replacement (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2023-18 for 15% allocations to Title II and Title III projects (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-02 Shoreline Master Program Periodic update (unanimous)
• Approved 2023-25 Voluntary Stewardship Program Implementation Grant Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal agreement with Columbia Conservation District as VSP Technical Assistance provider (unanimous)
• Appointed Jan Strobhen as interim director of Public Health with a $600 pay increase per paycheck (unanimous)
• Reappointed Nancy Laughery to the Board of Health for a 3-year term (unanimous)
• Approved warrants and Direct Deposit totaling $1,664,945.64 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to open bids for a public works project. The meeting also includes two executive sessions regarding personnel and a courthouse briefing.

• Bid opening for the Vernon Smith Bridge Project
• Two executive sessions regarding personnel under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)
• WSAC annual Courthouse briefing

The Board of Commissioners agreed to host the WASAC annual meeting on August 16th at 1 p.m. No formal actions were taken during two executive sessions regarding personnel. Public Works opened bids for the Vernon Smith Bridge Project and will develop a recommendation.

• Approved hosting WASAC annual meeting on August 16th at 1 p.m.
• Opened sealed envelopes for Vernon Smith Bridge Project bids
• Personnel executive sessions: no action taken

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding a petition to form a Columbia County Pool District. The meeting includes updates on emergency management and E911, as well as personnel-related executive sessions.

• Public hearing and Resolution #2023-17 regarding the petition to form a Columbia County Pool District
• Updates from Columbia County Emergency Management/E911
• Executive sessions regarding personnel under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)

The Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution to form a pool district and place it on the November ballot. They also approved three 911 dispatcher job descriptions and holiday pay for Public Works union employees.

• Adopted resolution #2023-17 to form a pool district and add to November ballot (unanimous)
• Approved three 911 Dispatcher job descriptions (full-time, part-time, and on-call) (unanimous)
• Approved Juneteenth holiday pay for Public Works Union employees (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from June 20 and 26, 2023 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider the abolishment of the Flood Control Zone District. The body will also address signature authorizations and county agreements.

• Resolution #2023-16: Abolishment of the Flood Control Zone District
• Signature Authorization for Columbia County Public Health
• DSHS/County Agreement General Terms and Conditions
• Credit Card Requests for Prosecuting Attorney's Employees

The Board unanimously adopted Resolution #2023-16 to abolish the Columbia County Flood Control Zone District. Other actions included authorizing a temporary signer for Public Health and approving employee credit cards.

• Adopted Resolution #2023-16 to abolish the Columbia County Flood Control Zone District (Unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman Ryan Rundell as temporary signer for Public Health (2-0)
• Approved DSHS/County agreement general terms and conditions (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,200 credit card limits for Kent Bigler, Rebecca Coaly, and Jennine Christenson (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will meet to review department head instructions for PRA requests and an interlocal agreement with the City of Vernonia. The board will also consider contract approval for SECO BSO and a liquor license renewal for Monteillet Fromagerie.

• May Warrants #39425-39802 and Direct Deposits for $1,972,541.38
• Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Vernonia and Columbia County
• Contract Approval: E24-013 Columbia County SECO BSO
• Liquor License renewal for Monteillet Fromagerie
• 2023 Dayton Chamber of Commerce Annual Dues

The Board of Commissioners approved nearly $2 million in warrants and direct deposits. They also authorized the purchase of two vehicles and digital forensics equipment for the Sheriff's office. A resignation from the Public Health Director was accepted.

• Approved May Warrants #39425-39802 and direct deposits totaling $1,972,541.38 (unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with City of Vernonia to purchase two Dodge Chargers (unanimous)
• Approved $7,000 from Law and Justice fund for digital forensics equipment (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of contract E24-013 Columbia County SECO BSO (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Public Health Director Katie Roughton
• Approved 2023 Dayton Chamber of Commerce annual dues of $400 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes for June 5th and June 12th, 2023 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to address contract approvals and personnel matters. The body is deciding on a pavement project contract and pay for emergency management training time. A public hearing will be set regarding a petition to form a Columbia County Pool District.

• Pavement Project Contract Approval
• CTO Pay for Training Time for Emergency Management
• Amended Cell Phone Stipend Agreement
• Petition to Form a Columbia County Pool District

The Board of Commissioners approved a contract with Central Washington Asphalt and authorized pay for Certified Training Officers during training time. A new cell phone stipend agreement was adopted. A public hearing for the proposed Columbia County Pool District was scheduled for July 3, 2023.

• Approved CTO pay for training time for non-exempt employees (Unanimous)
• Approved contract between Columbia County and Central Washington Asphalt (Unanimous)
• Adopted new cell phone stipend agreement with GL Code line addition (Unanimous)
• Set public hearing for July 3, 2023, regarding petition to form Columbia County Pool District

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing regarding Resolution #2023-16 to abolish the Flood Control Zone District. The meeting also includes discussions on flood mitigation for Gallaher Road and various funding requests.

• Public Hearing: Dissolution of the Flood Control Zone District
• Resolution #2023-16 abolishing the County Wide Flood Control Zone District
• Request for additional tax funds from Blue Mountain Counseling
• Hotel/Motel funds request from Lisa Naylor - Swim the Snake
• Update on bid award contracts for pavement project

The Board of Commissioners approved a memorandum to establish an Opioid Abatement Council and authorized several contracts, including professional services with the Wesley Group and a renewal with CivicPlus. Funding was approved for Blue Mountain Counseling and the 'Swim the Snake' event. A public hearing on the abolition of the Flood Control Zone District was rescheduled to June 26, 2023.

• Appointed Grant Morgan as PRTPO representative (Unanimous)
• Approved $500 per month in tax funds for Blue Mountain Counseling (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 in Hotel/Motel Funds for 'Swim the Snake' event (Unanimous)
• Approved MOU to establish an Opioid Abatement Council (Unanimous)
• Approved professional services contract with Wesley Group for Aug 1, 2023–Aug 1, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved Blake Reimbursement Agreement for 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved contract renewal with CivicPlus for 2023/2024 (Unanimous)
• Tabled decision on $1/hour increase for Certified Training Officers

Board of Commissioners

The Board will review contracts for structural plan reviews and cell phone agreements. The meeting also includes a bid opening and award decision for the 2023 Pavement Preservation Project.

• Structural Plan Review Contract action item
• Cell Phone Agreement action item
• Payroll Change Form potential action item
• Bid opening for 2023 Pavement Preservation Project
• Bid award for 2023 Pavement Preservation Project

The Board of Commissioners awarded a bid for the 2023 Pavement Preservation Project and adopted a structural plan review contract. An amended payroll change form was also approved.

• Awarded 2023 Pavement Preservation Project bid to Central Washington Asphalt for $1,268,000.00 (unanimous)
• Adopted Structural Plan Review Contract with R.P. Structural Engineering Company (unanimous)
• Approved amended payroll change form (unanimous)
• Approved request for a cell phone for employee Robert Stearns

Board of Commissioners

The Board will discuss behavioral health services, public works projects, and personnel matters. Discussions include mental health funding requests, road project contracts, and various administrative updates.

• Blue Mountain Counseling: 2023 Agreement for Behavioral Health Services
• Request for additional tax funds for mental health and substance use disorder services
• CRAB Contracts for Kellogg Hollow Road Project 0723-01
• Resolution #2023-15 Amendment to 6 Year Transportation Plan
• April Warrants #39044-39431 and Direct Deposits totaling $1,742,465.02

The Board approved April warrants totaling $1,742,465.02 and signed contracts for the Kellogg Hollow Road Project. Other actions included appointing an interim building official and approving funding for the All Wheels Weekend event.

• Approved April warrants #39044-39431 for $1,742,465.02 (unanimous)
• Approved CRAB contracts for Kellogg Hollow Road Project 0723-01 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2023-15 to amend the transportation plan (unanimous)
• Appointed Dena Martin as Interim Building Official (unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 in Hotel/Motel funds for All Wheels Weekend (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 salary schedule for temporary laborers (unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 Agreement for Columbia County Behavioral Health (unanimous)
• Tabled request for additional $500 for Blue Mountain Counseling

Board of Commissioners

The meeting includes a work session with WCIF representative Bobby Jackson for program updates. The agenda also contains two executive sessions regarding personnel and collective bargaining.

• Program updates from WCIF representative Bobby Jackson
• Executive Session: Personnel
• Executive Session: Collective Bargaining

The Board of Commissioners held a work session with no votes or formal actions. Two executive sessions were conducted for personnel and collective bargaining discussions, but no decisions were made. The meeting was purely procedural.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review items regarding Public Works, Emergency Management, and Public Health. The agenda includes discussions on fairgrounds concerns, emergency management updates, and a mental health proclamation.

• Public Works Contract Amendment #1 Local 1191-CC
• Resolution #2023-13: Proclamation of May as Mental Health Month
• Emergency Management E911 updates and CCPSC Holiday Pay Policy
• Job descriptions for 911 Dispatcher roles
• Public Health payroll change request

Board of Commissioners

The work session includes an update on grants and match certification. The Board will also enter an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

• Grant Update and Match Certification
• Executive Session regarding Personnel

The Board held a work session to discuss a grant for the Touchet Valley Golf Course irrigation project. No formal actions were taken during this meeting.

• Tabled signatures for Touchet Valley Golf Course irrigation match certification to next regular meeting
• No action taken during executive session regarding personnel

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review quarterly finances and approve March warrants totaling $1,477,612.98. The meeting includes department updates on public works, planning, and public health.

• Bid opening for 2023 Emulsified Asphalt Supply
• Courthouse HVAC change order
• Approval of March warrants #38706-39043 and direct deposits totaling $1,477,612.98
• Public Health vehicle discussion
• Review of 2023 First Quarter finances

The Board of Commissioners awarded the 2023 Emulsified Asphalt Supply contract to Ergon Asphalt and approved $32,121.88 in change orders for the Courthouse HVAC control system. The Board also approved a new 32-hour per week office coordinator position and salary schedule for Public Health. Additionally, March warrants totaling $1,477,612.98 were approved.

• Awarded 2023 Emulsified Asphalt Supply contract to Ergon Asphalt (unanimous)
• Approved $32,121.88 in change orders for Courthouse HVAC control system (unanimous)
• Approved 32-hour per week Office Coordinator position for Public Health Department
• Approved amended salary schedule for Public Health Office Coordinator
• Approved March warrants #38706-39043 for $1,477,612.98 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes of April 3 and 10, 2023 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to review bid recommendations for hot mix asphalt supply and road stabilization. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding courthouse HVAC and county emblems.

• Bid recommendations for Hot Mix Asphalt Supply and Road Stabilization
• Resolution #2023-12: Proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
• Discussion on County Emblems
• Discussion on Courthouse HVAC

The Board of Commissioners awarded contracts for hot mix asphalt and road stabilization. They also adopted a resolution recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

• Adopted Resolution #2023-12 declaring April 9-13, 2023 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
• Awarded Hot Mix Asphalt contract to Central Manufacturing, Inc. for $72,000
• Awarded Hot Mix Asphalt contract to Humbert Asphalt, Inc. for $72,200
• Awarded road stabilization contract to GMCO Corporation for $81,620.36
• Approved adding emblems to Emergency Management vehicles

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review bids for asphalt supply and road stabilization. The meeting also includes discussions regarding fund designations and updates to emergency management grant agreements.

• Bid opening for Hot Mix Asphalt Supply
• Bid opening for Road Stabilization
• Award of Newspaper of Record contract
• ADO Designation of Funds requests from Dayton Chamber of Commerce and Port of Columbia
• Amendment to 2021 Homeland Security Grant Program Agreement

The Board awarded the newspaper of record contract to the Dayton Chronicle and approved two Homeland Security Grant agreements. The Board also granted ADO funds to the Port of Columbia and directed the Treasurer to establish a separate account for Opioid Settlement Funds.

• Awarded newspaper of record bid to The Dayton Chronicle for July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Granted ADO designation of funds to the Port of Columbia (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to the 2021 Homeland Security Grant Agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved the 2022 Homeland Security Grant Agreement (Unanimous)
• Directed Treasurer to invest funds as recommended
• Directed Treasurer to set up separate account for Opioid Settlement Funds
• Approved meeting minutes from March 20, 27, 30, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Agreed to sign letter of support for Snake River dams to Washington legislators

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners scheduled a special meeting for March 30, 2023. The agenda consists only of a call to order and an executive session regarding union negotiations.

• Executive session: Union negotiations

The Board of Commissioners met in a special session to discuss collective bargaining strategy. No formal actions were taken during the meeting.

• No action taken regarding collective bargaining strategy

Board of Commissioners

The Board will conduct several applicant interviews for the Columbia County Rural Library Board. The agenda also includes two executive sessions regarding personnel matters.

• 3 Applicant Interviews for Rural Library Board
• 4 Applicant Interviews for Rural Library Board
• Executive Session: Personnel
• Potential Action Item: Appointment of CCRL Board Member

The Board of Commissioners appointed Kevin Rust to a 5-year term on the Columbia County Rural Library Board. The Board also noted that County Auditor Will Hutchens has permission to manage county credit card changes. Two personnel executive sessions were held, but no action was taken.

• Appointed Kevin Rust to the Columbia County Rural Library Board for a 5-year term (2-1 vote, 1 abstention)
• Noted County Auditor Will Hutchens has permission to make necessary changes to county credit cards

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review public works job descriptions and salary schedules. The Local Board of Health will discuss community needs assessments and funding requests for a public health vehicle. The Commission will also process February warrants totaling $1,348,815.25.

• Public Works: Facilities Manager and Road Foreman job descriptions
• Ordinance 2023-01: Docket Enabling Ordinance
• Local Board of Health: Request for Bid for Public Health Vehicle (FPHS Funding)
• February Warrants #38319-38705 and Direct Deposits totaling $1,348,815.25
• Liquor License Renewal: Red Band Cellars

The Board approved new job descriptions and salary schedules for the Facilities Manager and Road Foreman. They also adopted Ordinance #2023-01 to revise the Columbia County Code as part of the 2023 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendment Cycle. Financial warrants totaling $1,348,815.25 were approved.

• Approved Facilities Manager job description and salary range 18 (unanimous)
• Approved Road Foreman job description and salary range 14 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2023-11 amending Public Works Organizational Chart and salary schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #2023-01 revising Columbia County Code for 2023 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendment Cycle (unanimous)
• Approved warrants and direct deposits #38319-38705 for $1,348,815.25 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes of March 6, 13, and 15, 2023 (unanimous)
• Tabled professional services contract renewal with The Wesley Group
• Approved cell phone request for Public Health Administrator Katie Roughton

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on March 15, 2023. The agenda includes an executive session to conduct an interview for the County Auditor position.

• Executive session: Interview for County Auditor

The Board of Commissioners interviewed Will Hutchens and subsequently appointed him to the position of Columbia County Auditor. The appointment is effective March 16th, with an official start date of March 20th, 2023.

• Adopted Resolution #2023-10 appointing Will Hutchens as Columbia County Auditor (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to address miscellaneous action items and an executive session regarding personnel. No Zoom link is provided for this meeting.

• Action Item: MOA Between WSU Extension and Columbia County
• Executive Session: Personnel (RCW 42.30.100(1)(G))

The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to address one miscellaneous item and a personnel matter. The board approved a Memorandum of Agreement with WSU Extension. No action was taken during the executive session regarding personnel.

• Approved MOA between WSU Extension and Columbia County (2-1)

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The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will consider awarding bids for a Pavilion Ramp/Stairs Project and 2023 Aggregate Supply, and vote on a resolution designating a portion of Eckler Mountain Road for exclusive snowmobile and ATV/UTV use. They will also discuss a Facilities Manager position, appoint members to the Open Space Commission, and consider hotel/motel fund requests from the Chamber of Commerce.

• Bid award recommendation: Pavilion Ramp/Stairs Project
• Bid award recommendation: 2023 Aggregate Supply
• Resolution #2023-09: Exclusive use of snowmobiles and ATV-UTV on a portion of Eckler Mountain Road
• Interlocal agreement with Ferry County for purchase of a 2021 Dodge Ram
• Approval: Seney Short Plat

The Board awarded contracts for a pavilion ramp and aggregate supply and approved a truck purchase from Ferry County. The Board also adopted a resolution regarding vehicle use on Eckler Mountain Road and approved the Seney Short Plat.

• Awarded pavilion ramp and stair project to Conframe Construction LLC for $48,473.60 (Unanimous)
• Awarded 2023 aggregate supply contract to Rock Hill Concrete (Unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Ferry County to purchase a 2021 Dodge Ram 3500 truck (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2023-09 regarding exclusive use of snowmobiles and ATV-UTVs on part of Eckler Mountain Road (Unanimous)
• Appointed Zane Patton and Cody Chapman to the Open Space Committee (2-1)
• Denied Chamber of Commerce request for 90% of Hotel/Motel funds for annual event advertising
• Approved Seney Short Plat (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Intergovernmental Agreement for court administrator salary apportionment (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Health will approve minutes and hear a presentation from the Coalition for Youth and Family. The Board will then hold an executive session on potential litigation regarding jail safety with the Prosecuting Attorney and Sheriff. Public Works will open bids for the Pavilion Ramp and Stairs project and hold an executive session. A vote is scheduled on cell phones for Prosecuting Attorney employees.

• Executive Session: Potential Litigation (jail safety) with Prosecuting Attorney and Sheriff
• Bid Opening: Pavilion Ramp and Stairs
• Action Item: Cell Phones for Prosecuting Attorney Employees
• Board of Health: Approval of Jan. 17 and Feb. 6 meeting minutes
• Board of Health: Coalition for Youth and Family presentation

The Board of Commissioners approved cell phone provision for two new employees in the prosecuting attorney's office. A bid award for the pavilion ramp and stairs project was tabled until March 6. No actions were taken during two executive sessions regarding litigation and personnel.

• Approved cell phones for two new employees in the prosecuting attorney's office
• Tabled pavilion ramp and stairs project bid award until March 6

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on a resolution amending the solid waste fee schedule. They will also consider a funding request from The Club, open bids for an aggregate supply contract, and set speed limits for a special event. Miscellaneous items include setting the commissioners' salary for 2027 and approving cannabis license renewals.

• Public hearing on Resolution #2023-06 amending the Solid Waste Fee Schedule
• Funding request from The Club (Jim Pearson)
• Bid opening for Aggregate Supply Contract
• Resolution #2023-07 setting maximum speed limits for 'Karen's Poker Ride' on county roads
• Resolution #2023-08 setting commissioners' salary for 2027

The Board of Commissioners approved over $1.4 million in January warrants and adopted a new solid waste fee schedule. Other actions included funding for The Club and approving several job descriptions. A bid for general aggregate supply was tabled pending clarification.

• Approved $5,000 from Juvenile Justice Fund to The Club (unanimous)
• Tabled general aggregate supply bid opening pending clarification (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2023-07 regarding speed limits for Waitsburg Poker Ride (unanimous)
• Approved facilities manager job description and organizational chart (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2023-06 amending the solid waste fee schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2023-08 setting 2027 commissioner salaries with no increase (unanimous)
• Approved January 2023 warrants and direct deposits totaling $1,444,466.09 (unanimous)
• Approved I.T. assistant job description (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold two executive sessions: one to discuss real estate acquisition under RCW 42.30.110(1)(B) and another to discuss union negotiations strategy under RCW 42.30.140(4)(B). No other business is on the agenda.

• Executive session: real estate acquisition (RCW 42.30.110(1)(B))
• Executive session: union negotiations strategy (RCW 42.30.140(4)(B))

The Board of Commissioners held two executive sessions to discuss real estate acquisition and union negotiations strategy. No formal actions were taken during the meeting.

Board of Commissioners

This is a special meeting with only one substantive item: an executive session under state law to discuss union negotiations. No public decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Executive session for union negotiations (RCW 42.30.140(4)(a))

The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting consisting of an executive session to discuss collective bargaining. No action was taken during the meeting.

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will discuss opioid funding with Blue Mountain Counseling, consider a letter of support for court security, review emergency management grants, and vote on a request for proposals for a community health needs assessment. The board will also consider a resolution for multiple public works projects and discuss staffing for the public works office.

• Discussion: Opioid Funding with Blue Mountain Counseling
• Request: Letter of Support for AOC Court Security
• RFP for Community Needs Assessment for Approval (Board of Health)
• Resolution #2023-05 for Multiple Public Works Projects
• Discussion: Office Staffing and Facilities Manager Position

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution #2023-05 regarding multiple County Road Projects. The Board also agreed to sign a letter of support for a court security matching grant program. Other actions included approving previous meeting minutes and annual dues for WSAC.

• Adopted Resolution #2023-05 for County Road Projects (unanimous)
• Agreed to sign letter of support for AOC court security matching grant program
• Approved meeting minutes from January 17, 23, and 30, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved payment for WSAC annual dues (unanimous)
• Determined Clerk of the Board will receive a county-issued cell phone instead of a stipend

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on budget amendments and consider several action items, including a collective bargaining agreement with Local 1191-CC, a sole-source purchase of sheriff vehicles, a resolution to declare county property surplus, and setting a public hearing on solid waste fee schedule amendments. Other items include indigent defense contracts, a potential resolution to join the Resource Advisory Committee, and a request for a credit card for Human Resources.

• Public Hearing: Budget Amendments (Resolution 2023-02)
• Action Item: Collective Bargaining Agreement with Local 1191-CC
• Action Item: Resolution 2023-04 Sole Source Purchase of Sheriff Vehicles
• Action Item: Resolution 2023-03 Surplus County Property
• Set Public Hearing: Solid Waste Fee Schedule Amendment

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a collective bargaining agreement for Public Works employees and adopted budget amendments for solid waste. Other actions included approving legal services contracts and the purchase of Sheriff vehicles.

• Adopted Resolution #2023-02 for 2023 budget amendments (Unanimous)
• Adopted Collective Bargaining Agreement with Local 1191-CC for 2023-2025 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-04 for sole source purchase of Sheriff vehicles (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2023-03 to auction surplus 2021 Dodge Ram and 1996 equipment trailer (Unanimous)
• Approved indigent defense legal services contracts with Ashely Kulberg and Rachel Cortez (Unanimous)
• Approved joining the Resource Advisory Committee with Garfield and Asotin counties (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 limit credit card for Human Resources Department (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners holds a work session including an executive session on union negotiations strategy, a discussion with Starbuck Mayor and Town Council about county services, and setting a public hearing for a 2023 budget amendment.

• Executive session: union negotiations strategy (RCW 42.30.140(4)(B))
• Discussion with Starbuck Mayor and Town Council: county services
• Set public hearing: 2023 budget amendment
• Action item: approval of job description

The Board of Commissioners approved the job description for the county auditor. A public hearing for Solid Waste Fund budget amendments was scheduled for January 30, 2023. No other formal actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved county auditor job description (Unanimous)
• Scheduled Solid Waste Fund budget amendment public hearing for Jan 30, 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with department head discussions, a finance committee review of the 2022 4th quarter, and updates from Planning and Building. They will also consider a hotel/motel fund request from Dayton Days and Loyal Baker, and discuss board assignments for the Palouse RTPO Transportation Policy Board.

• 2022 4th quarter finance review
• Planning Commission reappointments
• Hotel/motel fund request from Dayton Days - Loyal Baker
• Approval of meeting minutes from January 3rd, 4th, 9th, and 12th, 2023
• December 2022 warrants totaling $1,952,246.35

The Board of Commissioners approved nearly $2 million in December 2022 warrants and direct deposits. They reappointed two members to the Planning Commission and approved advertising funds for Dayton Days. The Board also accepted the formal resignation of Auditor Anne Higgins.

• Reappointed Bill Carter (seat 2) and Pete Paulino (seat 4) to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 in hotel/motel funds for Dayton Days advertising (unanimous)
• Accepted formal resignation of Auditor Anne Higgins
• Approved meeting minutes from January 3, 4, 9, and 12, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved December 2022 warrants #37531-37976 and direct deposits totaling $1,952,246.35 (unanimous)
• Approved broadband rapid design study requested by State Broadband Office

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting. The only item on the agenda is an executive session to discuss union negotiations, as permitted under state law (RCW 42.30.110(1)(D)). No other business is scheduled.

• Executive session for union negotiations (RCW 42.30.110(1)(D))

The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on January 12, 2023. The session consisted of an executive session regarding collective bargaining; no formal action was taken.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider Resolution 2023-01, which would amend the 2023 budgets and salary schedule. The board will also discuss coroner planning and consider a credit card request for public health employees, as well as discuss auditor's office staffing.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2023-01 to amend 2023 budgets and salary schedule
• Discussion with Columbia County Prosecuting Attorney on coroner planning
• Credit card request for public health employees
• Discussion on auditor's office staffing

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2023 amended salary schedule and adopted Resolution 2023-01 to amend the 2023 budgets. A request for a $1,000 credit card for Kristen Thorstenson was also approved. No action was taken regarding coroner's services or items discussed in executive sessions.

• Approved 2023 amended salary schedule providing a 3% COLA for all employees and elected officials (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-01 In the Matter of Amending the 2023 Budgets (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 credit card request for Kristen Thorstenson

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting with an executive session for union negotiations under RCW 42.30.110(1)(D), followed by a BAC meeting virtually attended by two commissioners.

• Executive session for union negotiations (RCW 42.30.110(1)(D))
• BAC meeting virtually attended by 2 commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting that included an executive session for union negotiations. No actions were taken during the executive session. Two commissioners virtually attended a separate advisory committee meeting.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hear departmental updates from Columbia County Emergency Management, including program funding, grant status, and 2023 goals. They will also consider liquor and cannabis license renewals, approve meeting minutes, and set a public hearing for 2023 budget amendments.

• Emergency Management updates on program funding, grant status, and hazard mitigation plan
• Liquor and cannabis license renewals: Cedar Rain Spirits and Blue Mountain Cultivation
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 19th and 27th, 2022
• Set public hearing for 2023 budget amendments
• Disbursement of CTUIR Funds

The Board approved meeting minutes from December 19 and 27, 2022. Commissioners signed the previously approved 2023 amended salary schedule and grant authorization forms for Emergency Management. A public hearing for 2023 budget amendments was scheduled for January 9, 2022.

• Approved meeting minutes from December 19 and 27, 2022 (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Signed amended salary schedule for 2023
• Signed signature authorization forms for Emergency Management grants
• Set public hearing for 2023 budget amendments for January 9, 2022