Columbia County public meetings in 2024
23 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to potentially take action on a contract for professional services with the County Coroner. The meeting is scheduled for December 30, 2024, at 9:00 AM.
- Call to order and pledge of allegiance
- Executive session for personnel matters
- Potential action: Contract for Professional Services - County Coroner
Board of Commissioners
The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss the Columbia County Rural Library budget and approve employee insurance costs. The agenda includes executive sessions for personnel and litigation, as well as an audit exit conference with the Assistant State Auditor.
- Discussion: Columbia County Rural Library Budget
- Action Item: Employee Insurance Costs
- Action Item: Dark Fiber Install Agreement
- Executive Session: Personnel (Interview: County Coroner)
- Executive Session: Litigation
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings to amend the 2024 budget and adopt budgets for 2025. The meeting includes discussions on a golf course contract and a planning fee schedule amendment. Other items include fund transfers and the approval of November warrants totaling $2,015,268.35.
- Public hearings for 2024 budget amendments and 2025 budget adoptions
- Resolution #2024-42 Planning and Building Fee Schedule Amendment
- November Warrants #46040-46404 and Direct Deposits for $2,015,268.35
- Discussion on Golf Course Contract and WSDA Grant Agreement Amendment
- Liquor and Cannabis License Renewals for Cedar Rain Spirits and Blue Mountain Culitivation, LLC
Board of Commissioners
The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will consider several actions at its special meeting. Items include a PEBB contract, a resolution for multiple public works projects, an amendment to the 2024 solid waste fee schedule, and the 2025 Annual Construction Program with a six‑year transportation improvement plan. The meeting also includes a discussion of the county salary schedule and cost‑of‑living adjustments, and an executive session on potential litigation.
- Action Item: PEBB Contract (Human Resources)
- Resolution #2024-37 CRP for Multiple Projects (Public Works)
- Resolution #2024-36 Amending the 2024 Solid Waste Fee Schedule (Public Hearing)
- Resolution #2024-35 2025 Annual Construction Program and Six‑Year Transportation Improvement Program (Public Hearing)
- Discussion: Salary Schedule and COLA Increases (Auditor)
Board of Commissioners
The Board will hold a public hearing on the Columbia County Franchise Agreement 24-01. It will also consider several levy certifications and resolutions related to road levies, road restrictions, and the Soldiers and Sailors Fund. Additional agenda items include a budget hearing, a technology policy update, and a discussion on dark fiber installation.
- Resolution #2024-33: 2025 Diversion of Road Levy
- Resolution #2024-34: Notice of Restrictions on County Roads
- Public hearing: Columbia County Franchise Agreement 24-01
- Resolution #2024-29: Current Expense Levy Certification
- Resolution #2024-30: County Road Levy Certification
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to address a specific action item regarding the WCRG. The board will consider a Letter of Intent to Withdraw.
- Letter of Intent to Withdraw regarding WCRG renewal
Board of Commissioners
The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will discuss county contracts and equipment. The board is scheduling public hearings regarding solid waste fees and the 6-year plan and annual construction program.
- Seasonal Road Closure Resolution 2024-27
- Public hearing setting for solid waste fee
- Public hearing setting for 6-year plan and annual construction program
- PEBB Medical Contract
- Weed Board appointment
Board of Commissioners
The Board will hold a public hearing on the Treasurer’s Office 2025 fee schedule and consider a resolution establishing it (Resolution #2024-26). A public hearing will be held on a franchise agreement with Intermountain Infrastructure Group, LLC and a purchasing resolution for Western Star Truck (Resolution #2024-27). The Juvenile Justice 2025 preliminary budget will be reviewed, and the Emergency Management department will consider a Homeland Security Grant Program agreement. The Board will also approve meeting minutes, October warrants #45641-46039, and direct deposits totaling $2,795,475.51.
- Public hearing: Treasurer’s Office 2025 fee schedule amendment (Resolution #2024-26)
- Public hearing: Franchise Agreement with Intermountain Infrastructure Group, LLC
- Purchasing Agreement and Authorizing Resolution #2024-27 for Western Star Truck
- Homeland Security Grant Program Agreement (Emergency Management)
- Approval of October warrants #45641-46039 and Direct Deposits $2,795,475.51
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting featuring a department head summit. The body will discuss a new county building and ER&R vehicles, followed by an executive session regarding personnel.
- Discussion of new county building
- Discussion of ER&R vehicles
- Executive session regarding personnel (RCW 42.30.110(1)(G))
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to review the Sheriff's ER&R budget. The meeting also includes a miscellaneous items section.
- Budget review for Sheriff's ER&R
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review 2025 preliminary budgets for the Extension Office, Prosecuting Attorney, Auditor, and Public Works. The board will also set a public hearing for the Treasurer's Office Fee Schedule and consider a short plat approval.
- Public hearing setting for Treasurer's Office Fee Schedule
- Approval of Kellogg Hollow Short Plat SP 2024-03
- Resolution #2024-24 regarding Health Care Authority for WA State Insurance Plans
- Resolution #2024-25 to transfer FCZD Funds
- 2025 Preliminary Budget Reviews for four county departments
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to conduct preliminary 2025 budget reviews for multiple county departments. The board will also consider a procurement policy for Public Works and a bid award for the Sale Barn Project.
- Resolution #2024-22 Procurement Policy for Columbia County Public Works
- Bid Award for the Sale Barn Project
- 2024 3rd Quarter Financial Review by the Finance Committee
- 2025 Preliminary Budget Reviews for Assessor, HR, Extension Office, Planning and Building, and Superior Court/County Clerk
- Executive session regarding litigation under RCW 42.30.110(1)(I)
Board of Commissioners
The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will review a bond proposal for the County Engineer and adopt two procurement resolutions, including a sole‑source purchase of a used field shop truck. They will also open a bid for sale barn siding and roofing replacement, discuss a fund transfer from the Flood Control Zone District, and consider a recommendation for a Planning Commissioner seat. Additional items include health department updates, preliminary budget reviews for public health, emergency management and the sheriff, and several miscellaneous approvals such as liquor license renewals and warrant payments.
- Bid Opening: Sale Barn Siding/Roofing Replacement
- Resolution #2024-22 Columbia County Procurement Policy
- Resolution #2024-23 Sole Source Purchase Used Field Shop Truck
- Bond for County Engineer
- Liquor License Renewal: Dumas Station Wines, LLC
Board of Commissioners
The Board will consider a bond proposal for the County Engineer. They will discuss the WCIF Master Application and related insurance matters. An executive session will address personnel issues under state law. The County District Court and IT department will review their 2025 preliminary budgets.
- Bond proposal for County Engineer
- WCIF Master Application and insurance discussion
- Executive session on personnel (RCW 42.30.110(1)(G))
- 2025 preliminary budget review – County District Court
- 2025 preliminary budget review – County IT department
Board of Commissioners
The Columbia County Board will discuss REHN reimbursements and receive an update on the Knoblock Apartments project. Commissioners will approve the September 16 and 23, 2024 meeting minutes. They will consider Resolution #2024-21 to purchase the property at 115 E Main St. with ARPA/LATCF funds and review a cooperative agreement for the local burn permitting authority.
- Resolution #2024-21: Purchase property at 115 E Main St. using ARPA/LATCF funds
- Discussion of REHN reimbursements (Human Resources)
- Update on Knoblock Apartments (BMAC)
- Approval of September 16 & 23, 2024 meeting minutes
- Cooperative agreement for local burn permitting authority
Board of Commissioners
The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will discuss several items, including an update on the Golf Course Irrigation Project, a contract for abatement services, and the renewal and rates for the 2025 WCIF. The meeting also includes a review of the 2025 preliminary budget and an addendum to the 2024 Indigent Defense Court contracts.
- Update on Golf Course Irrigation Project
- Contract for Services – Abatement
- 2025 WCIF Renewal and Rates
- 2025 Preliminary Budget Review
- Addendum to the 2024 Indigent Defense Court Contracts
Board of Commissioners
The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will discuss a public works compensatory time policy, approve a grant, and consider a real estate acquisition. They will also adopt Resolution #2024-20 for the 2025 Comprehensive Plan amendment and review a large risk‑pool claim payment of $1,237,489.26. A joint meeting will address adding a second superior court judge for Asotin, Columbia, and Garfield counties.
- Grant approval (details not specified)
- Real estate acquisition (details not specified)
- Executive session: contract negotiations under RCW 42.30.110(1)(d)
- Resolution #2024-20: adopt findings for 2025 Comprehensive Plan amendment
- Risk Pool Deductible Claim Payments of $1,237,489.26
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the Clean Energy Tax Impacts Task Force and a Request for Proposals for the County Coroner position. The meeting includes a discussion on the indigent defense contract and an executive session regarding litigation.
- Clean Energy Tax Impacts Task Force discussion
- County Coroner Position RFP
- Indigent Defense Contract discussion
- Executive Session regarding litigation RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss budgetary support for an additional Superior Court Judge for Asotin, Columbia, and Garfield Counties. The body will also review equipment purchases and service agreements for public works and the treasurer's office.
- Resolution #2024-19: Budgetary support for a second Superior Court Judge
- Purchase Agreement for a road widener
- Agreement for an online auction portal
- Special occasion liquor license for the Chamber of Commerce
- Friends of the Fairgrounds grant application
Board of Commissioners
The Board will open a bid for equipment needed for the Road Widener project. Two executive sessions will be held to discuss personnel matters under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) and RCW 42.30.100(1)(g). No other items are on the agenda.
- Bid opening for Road Widener equipment
- Executive session on personnel (RCW 42.30.110(1)(g))
- Executive session on personnel (RCW 42.30.100(1)(g))
Board of Commissioners
The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will discuss a range of items, including a compensation study presentation by Human Resources, payroll changes for emergency dispatchers, and employee stipend policies for the Sheriff’s Office. The board will consider an interlocal agreement with the City of Dayton for certified acceptance services and review several administrative matters such as health department minutes, an interagency agreement with the State Department of Agriculture, and a liquor license renewal. Financial items include July warrants and direct deposits totaling $2,710,638.57, and a request for proposals for 2025 indigent defense contracts.
- Interlocal Agreement for Certified Acceptance Services between City of Dayton and Columbia County
- July Warrants #44505-44916 and Direct Deposits totaling $2,710,638.57
- Request for RFQ: 2025 Indigent Defense Contracts
- Discussion of Employee Stipends for Columbia County Sheriff
- Liquor License Renewal for The Last Resort and KOA
Board of Commissioners
The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss a potential action item regarding a resolution and to review updates on staffing and the RACOM contract. The agenda also includes a contract with The Wesley Group.
- Potential Action Item: Resolution #2024-18
- Updates: Staffing and RACOM Contract
- Action Item: The Wesley Group 2024 Contract
Board of Commissioners
The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will review a scope change and a contract with Don Jackson Excavation, LLC for the Lower Hogeye Road project. Other agenda items include discussion of excess levy funds, requests for hotel and motel funding for local events, and an update on the sheriff's digital forensics program with a funding request. The meeting also covers a memorandum of agreement with Washington State University Extension and the 2nd quarter finance report.
- Scope change for Lower Hogeye Road Project
- Contract with Don Jackson Excavation, LLC for Lower Hogeye Road Project
- Discussion of excess levy funds (Parks and Recreation District)
- Requests for hotel/motel funds for All Wheels Weekend and Dayton Music Festival
- Update on Digital Forensics Program and request for Law and Justice Funds (Sheriff's Office)