Columbia County public meetings in 2024

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

The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on December 30, 2024, and took one substantive action: it unanimously approved an agency assist agreement for professional services with Lisa Webber for coroner services. The board also held a 50-minute executive session on personnel, during which direction was given but no action was taken.

• Adopted agency assist agreement with Lisa Webber for coroner services (unanimous)

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

The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting with no substantive decisions until the afternoon, when it unanimously approved covering the maximum deductible, out-of-pocket, and prescription costs for county employees under the PEBB 2,3,5 plan, at $4,250 per individual and $8,750 per family, plus EAP and long-term disability costs. The Board also unanimously approved a dark fiber install agreement with the Columbia County Port. Earlier items were informational or executive sessions with no action taken.

• Approved county coverage of max insurance deductible/out-of-pocket/prescription costs at $4,250 individual / $8,750 family, plus EAP and LTD (unanimous)
• Approved dark fiber install agreement with Columbia County Port and authorized Chair to sign (unanimous)

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

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the 2025 budgets (current expense, public works, various) and approved a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for employees. They also approved several resolutions, including fund transfers, a fee schedule amendment, and a voluntary abatement policy. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted Resolution #2024-38 amending 2024 budgets (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2024-39 adopting 2025 current expense budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2024-40 adopting 2025 public works budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2024-41 adopting 2025 various budgets (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 salary schedule with 3% COLA (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2024-42 amending Planning and Building fee schedule (unanimous)
• Reappointed Doug Maxey to Planning Commission for 4 years (unanimous)
• Adopted Voluntary Abatement Policy (unanimous)

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)

The Board unanimously approved the PEBB contract for 2025, adopted Resolution #2024-37 for multiple county road preservation projects, adopted Resolution #2024-39 amending the 2025 solid waste fee schedule, and adopted Resolution #2024-35 for the 2025 annual construction program and 2025-2030 transportation improvement program. Discussions were held on budgets and coroner services, but no action was taken on those items.

• Approved PEBB contract for 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2024-37 for 2025 county road preservation projects (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2024-39 amending 2025 solid waste fee schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2024-35 for 2025 construction program and 2025-2030 transportation plan (unanimous)

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

The Board unanimously approved a $530,000 offer to purchase the REA/Pulp Building at 115 W Main Street from Northwest Straw Pulp LLC, with a 30-day feasibility period. They also adopted Resolution #2024-20 for the 2025 comprehensive plan annual update, moved a Board of Health member between positions, and approved routine financial items. Several discussions were held without action, including Indian Relay Races, compensatory time, and a joint meeting on adding a second Superior Court judge.

• Approved $530,000 offer to purchase REA building (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2024-20 for 2025 comprehensive plan update (unanimous)
• Moved Nancy Laughery to position #2 on Board of Health (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of risk pool deductible to WCRG (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes of September 3 and 9, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved July warrants and direct deposits totaling $1,237,489.26 (unanimous)

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)

The Board held a work session with no formal votes. They discussed issuing an RFP for the county coroner's position and agreed to send an indigent defense contract to Ashley Kulberg for review. An executive session on real estate acquisition was held with no action taken.

• Discussed issuing RFP for coroner position
• Agreed to send indigent defense contract to Ashley Kulberg for review
• Held executive session on real estate acquisition; no action taken

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

The Board authorized the engineer to purchase a road widener from Western States and to apply for CRAB grant funds for the Tucannon Road project, both unanimously. It also approved a payroll step increase for the 4H coordinator, with one abstention, and discussed but took no action on several other items.

• Authorized purchase of road widener from Western States (unanimous)
• Authorized grant application for Tucannon Road project (unanimous)
• Approved payroll change for Siera Hall from step 15 to 17 (2-1, Hall abstained)
• Approved meeting minutes of August 19 and 26, 2024 (unanimous)

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))

The Board of Commissioners held a work session with no formal votes. A bid of $77,583.02 for a road widener was opened, with funding to come from the road budget; action will be taken next week. Several executive sessions were held for real estate and personnel matters, but no action was taken.

• Opened road widener bid of $77,583.02; action deferred to next week
• Held executive session on real estate acquisition; no action taken
• Held executive sessions on personnel; no action taken

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

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on August 12, 2024, and adopted Resolution #2024-18 regarding the disposal or sale of surplus materials. A request to increase dispatcher pay by $1.50/hour and provide a $2,000 stipend was discussed but no action was taken, with further discussions planned. The board also approved the annual contract with the Wesley Group for 2024.

• Adopted Resolution #2024-18 on surplus material disposal (unanimous)
• Approved annual contract with Wesley Group for 2024 (unanimous)

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)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a bid recommendation for the Lower Hogeye Road Project. The board will also consider a request from the Blue Mountain Action Council for a letter of support regarding a real estate purchase.

• Bid recommendation for Lower Hogeye Road Project
• Letter of support request from Blue Mountain Action Council for real estate purchase
• Executive session regarding personnel

The Board of Commissioners awarded the Lower Hogeye Road Project bid to Don Jackson Excavating LLC and approved a letter of support and $40,000 donation to Blue Mountain Action Council for the Knoblock apartments purchase, using homelessness funds. Both motions passed unanimously. An executive session on personnel was held with no action taken.

• Awarded Lower Hogeye Road Project bid to Don Jackson Excavating LLC (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support to Blue Mountain Action Council (unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 donation for Knoblock apartments purchase using homelessness funds (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will review a request for a letter of support for a real estate purchase, open bids for the Lower Hogeye Project, and discuss a short plat and an interlocal agreement. The meeting also includes approval of past minutes, warrant payments, and a liquor license renewal.

• Letter of Support for Real Estate Purchase (Blue Mountain Action Council)
• Bid Opening: Lower Hogeye Project (Public Works)
• Werry Short Plat 2024-02 (Planning and Building)
• Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Walla Walla County for Inspection Services
• Liquor License Renewal: Ski Bluewood ($2,354,189.94 warrants approved)

Board of Commissioners

This special meeting includes action items for Columbia County Emergency Management regarding a RACOM quote and an E911 grant. The agenda also includes executive sessions for personnel matters and real estate acquisition.

• RACOM Quote
• E911 Grant
• Payroll Change Forms

Board of Commissioners

The Board will review an IT payroll change form and approve minutes from June meetings. Several executive sessions are scheduled regarding contract negotiations, personnel, and potential litigation. A reminder was also noted that preliminary budgets are due in August.

• IT payroll change form
• Public Works contract negotiations (executive session)
• Personnel matters (executive session)
• Potential litigation (executive session)
• Approval of June meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the compost site. The meeting also includes executive sessions regarding Parks and Recreation contract negotiations and Human Resources personnel matters.

• Compost site discussion
• Parks and Recreation contract negotiations
• Human Resources personnel matters
• Letter of support for Project Timothy

Board of Commissioners

This special meeting consists of a Department Head Summit at the Columbia County Fairgrounds Youth Building. No other specific agenda items are listed for this session.

• Department Head Summit

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a special meeting for June 18, 2024. The agenda is limited to an executive session concerning personnel.

• Executive Session regarding personnel

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review updates to the Cooperative Parks Master Plan and new code enforcement ordinances. The agenda also includes a discussion on a compost site and a request for hotel/motel funds by Swim the Snake. Additionally, the board will process payroll changes and warrants totaling $1,795,901.48.

• Resolution #2024-16: 2024 Update of the Cooperative Parks Master Plan
• Ordinance 2024-01: Amendments to Code Enforcement
• Request for Hotel/Motel Funds from Swim the Snake
• Approval of May Warrants totaling $1,795,901.48
• Compensation Study Proposal update and approval

Board of Commissioners

The Board will review maintenance needs for Dispatch and Courthouse UPS systems. The meeting also includes an executive session regarding personnel matters and a resolution to transfer county property to the City of Dayton.

• Resolution #2024-17 transferring ownership of County Property to the City of Dayton
• Maintenance report and needs for Dispatch/Courthouse UPS
• Executive session regarding personnel

Board of Commissioners

The Board will discuss the Columbia County Compost Site and review an ADA proposal from Coffman and Associates. The meeting also includes a presentation on the HRCC Compensation Study and a discussion regarding the potential sale of surplus property.

• Jones Concrete and Excavation contract for Parking Lot Pavement Project
• ADA Proposal from Coffman and Associates
• HRCC Compensation Study Presentation
• Liquor License Application: KOA at Lyons Ferry Marina
• Potential sale of surplus property

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review compensation study proposals and conduct personnel-related executive sessions. The meeting also includes a request regarding a historical plaque.

• Compensation study proposals discussion
• Request to move historical plaque from Blue Mountain Heritage Society
• Executive session regarding personnel
• Executive session regarding contract negotiations

Board of Commissioners

The Commission will review department updates and various administrative actions. Items include job descriptions for the Assessor's Office and Public Works, a bid opening for courthouse parking lot paving, and emergency management grant discussions.

• Bid Opening: Courthouse Parking Lot Paving Project
• Resolution #2024-15 amending the Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan
• Faith Chapel Short Plat 2024-01
• April Warrants and Direct Deposits totaling $1,960,366.90
• FY23 HLS Grant Agreement discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a work session to discuss staffing with the Columbia County Sheriff. The meeting also includes an executive session regarding personnel matters.

• Discussion: Sheriff staffing
• Executive Session: Personnel

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will open bids for asphalt supplies and review a request for tax funds from Blue Mountain Counseling. The meeting includes discussions on salary schedules, compensation proposals, and insurance updates.

• Bid opening for 2024 Hot Mix Asphalt Supply
• Bid opening for 2024 Emulsified Asphalt Supply
• Tax funds request from Blue Mountain Counseling
• Updated salary schedule from the Columbia County Auditor
• Special Occasion Liquor License for the Chamber of Commerce

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for two executive sessions. These sessions are designated for discussions regarding litigation and personnel matters.

• Executive session with Columbia County Prosecuting Attorney regarding litigation
• Executive session with Columbia County Human Resources regarding personnel

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to address administrative updates and departmental budgets. The body is considering resolutions regarding court filing fees and the county coroner. Discussions will also cover emergency management staffing and compensation consulting.

• Resolution #2024-13 regarding Superior Court Filing Fees
• Resolution #2024-14 regarding County Coroner
• Emergency Management department budget, salaries, benefits, and new hires
• Updated job description for Public Works Shop Foreman-Mechanic
• 911 Excise Tax state report

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a first quarter financial review and discuss job descriptions for the Assessor, Superior Court, and Planning and Building departments. The meeting includes discussions on tax funds for Blue Mountain Counseling and a lease addendum for Touchet Valley Golf and Recreation.

• 2024 First Quarter Financial Review
• March 2024 Warrants and Direct Deposits totaling $1,589,992.88
• Addendum to Lease Agreement with Touchet Valley Golf and Recreation
• Discussion on Arbitration De Novo Filing Fee
• Request to advertise for an additional Public Health Nurse (RN)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss personnel matters in executive session and review insurance updates. The board will also consider an interlocal agreement for I.T. services.

• Interlocal Agreement with Walla Walla County for I.T. Services
• 2023 Review and 2024 Updates with Clear Risk Solutions
• Executive Session regarding personnel (RCW 42.30.110(1)(g))

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding Resolution #2024-11 to amend the 2024 budgets. The meeting also includes a public bid opening for the newspaper of record and personnel executive sessions.

• Public hearing on Resolution #2024-11 Amending the 2024 Budgets
• Public bid opening for Newspaper of Record
• Professional Services Contract between Columbia Conservation District and Cramer Fish Sciences
• Liquor License Renewal for Red Band Cellars
• Resolution #2024-12 Proclamation for Telecommunicators Week

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct interviews for Library Board candidates and discuss county coroner services. The meeting includes an executive session to review candidate qualifications for a potential appointment.

• Discussion and potential action on County Coroner Services
• Interviews for Library Board candidates: Thomas Utt, Kaye Eaton, Ken Graham, Peggy James, Dale Walling, Karin Spann, and Joann Patras
• Potential appointment of a Library Board Member
• Letters of support for Friends of the Fairgrounds grant applications

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss department updates, personnel matters, and public health presentations. The board is also reviewing warrants totaling $1,683,558.25 and a support letter for the City of Dayton's wastewater treatment plant upgrade.

• Setting a public hearing for budget amendments
• Approval of February warrants #42703-43063 and direct deposits for $1,683,558.25
• Letter of support for City of Dayton Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Project
• Board of Health AED purchase
• FY20 Hazard Mitigation Grant update and Thorne Radio Site and Dispatch project

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to receive updates on facility maintenance and discuss personnel matters. The session includes reviews of job descriptions and specific administrative positions.

• Update on Blue Mountain Counseling Roofing Project
• Discussion of Public Works job descriptions and open positions
• Discussion regarding the Public Health Administrator position

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will open bids for Road Stabilization PWP 24-04 and consider a resolution to declare vehicles as surplus property. The body will also review a hotel/motel fund request for Dayton Days and a building lease for 309 E Main St.

• Bid opening for Road Stabilization PWP 24-04
• Resolution #2024-10 declaring vehicles surplus property
• Hotel/Motel Fund Request for Dayton Days
• Liquor and cannabis license renewals for Montillet and 365 Recreational Cannabis
• Building lease agreement for 309 E Main St.

Board of Commissioners

This special meeting focuses on administrative and personnel actions for Columbia County. The Board is scheduled to approve a job description for the Head Groundskeeper position and process payroll change forms for the Sheriff's office. Additionally, the Board will hold executive sessions to discuss personnel matters and interview a candidate for the Public Health Administrator position.

• Approval of Job Description - Head Groundskeeper
• Payroll Change Forms for Columbia County Sheriff
• Executive Session: Personnel RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)
• Interview: Public Health Administrator Position

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on budget amendments, including creating a new health care reimbursement fund. They will also discuss a juvenile justice funding request, IT equipment donation, parks salary schedule, and other administrative items. The meeting includes a public comment session at 6 PM.

• Public hearing on Resolution #2024-07 creating a new Health Care Reimbursement Fund
• Public hearing on Resolution #2024-08 Budget Amendments
• Juvenile Justice Funding Request by Jim Pearson
• Resolution #2024-09 Parks and Recreation Salary Schedule and Organizational Chart
• Approval of warrants #42343-42702 and direct deposits totaling $1,528,743.13

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session. They will discuss human resources topics, including the Safety Committee and employee recognition, and will hold executive sessions for personnel and real estate acquisition matters. No decisions are scheduled; the agenda is primarily procedural.

• Discussion of Safety Committee
• Employee Recognition discussion
• Executive session on personnel (RCW 42.30.110(1)(g))
• Executive session on real estate acquisition (RCW 42.30.110(1)(b))

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public comment, followed by discussions on public works employee job descriptions, a wage study, parks and recreation reorganization, and medical insurance planning. They will also discuss the 2024 Human Resources budget, set a public hearing on budget amendments for a Health Care Reimbursement Fund, and consider several resolutions and agreements, including setting the commissioner's salary for 2028.

• Resolution #2024-06 setting the Commissioner's Salary for 2028
• Set public hearing: Budget Amendments - Creating the Health Care Reimbursement Fund
• Discussion: Wage Study for Public Works employees
• Credit Card Request for Sheriff's office (Boudrieau)
• 2024 Intergovernmental Agreement Apportioning Salary of Court Administrator

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss the Emergency Worker Program, consider a new position and a combined HR Coordinator/Deputy Clerk job description, and discuss the commissioner's salary for 2028. No final decisions are guaranteed; items are marked as potential actions or discussions.

• Discussion: Emergency Worker Program
• Potential Action Item: Payroll Change Form - New Position
• Potential Action Item: Job Description - Combined HR Coordinator/Deputy Clerk of the Board
• Discussion: Commissioner's Salary 2028

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting covering financial reports, resolutions on property tax cancellations and road projects, and discussions on janitorial services and job descriptions. The board will also consider establishing a park and recreation district and hold an executive session for personnel matters.

• Resolution #2024-04 amending PW Budget Resolution #2023-38
• Resolution #2024-01 canceling uncollectible property tax
• Resolution #2024-03 establishing multiple county road projects
• Resolution #2024-05 establishing the Columbia County Park and Rec District
• Warrants #41975-42342 and direct deposits totaling $2,265,209.47

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to meet with the Columbia County Auditor and State Auditor. The meeting also includes an executive session regarding personnel.

• Audit Exit Conference with Columbia County Auditor and State Auditor
• Executive Session regarding personnel (RCW 42.30.110(1)(G))

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will appoint a Chairman and determine 2024 Board assignments. The meeting includes discussions on GCBH contracts for Blue Mountain Counseling and an extension for the FY21 SHSP (HLS) Grant. Several executive sessions are scheduled regarding personnel and interviews for a Public Health Administrator.

• GCBH Contracts 2024-2025 for Blue Mountain Counseling
• FY21 SHSP (HLS) Grant Amendment extension
• 2024 Board Assignments and Chairman Appointment
• Interviews for Public Health Administrator