Columbia County public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review quarterly reports and address several action items. The meeting includes votes on labor agreements and legal service contracts.

• Collective Bargaining Agreement with Deputy Sheriff's Association
• Collective Bargaining Agreement with Local 1191-CC
• Indigent Defense Superior Court Contract: Reed
• Indigent Defense Contract Addendum: Kulberg
• Reappointment of Tapio to the Civil Service Board

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings to amend the 2025 budget and adopt the 2026 current expense and various budgets. The meeting includes decisions on fuel contracts, solid waste fees, and an interlocal agreement for inmate housing. The board will also review warrants totaling $1,341,395.83.

• Public hearings for Resolution #2025-33 (2025 Budget Amendments) and Resolution #2025-34 (2026 Current Expense Budget)
• Resolution #2025-31 regarding the 2026 Solid Waste Fee Schedule
• Rebid of 2026 Fuel Contracts
• November Warrants #50690-50912 and Direct Deposits totaling $1,341,395.83
• Addendum to Interlocal Agreement with Sunnyside for Housing Inmates

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will hear a report from the public health business manager, hold a closed session on collective bargaining strategy, and conduct an audit exit conference for the Flood Control Zone District. The meeting also includes a review of the Rural Library District's 2026 budget. Miscellaneous items include discussions on 2026 board assignments and an extra holiday.

• Closed session: collective bargaining strategy sessions (RCW 42.30.140(4)(B))
• Audit exit conference for Flood Control Zone District
• 2026 Library Budget Review for Columbia County Rural Library District
• Discussion of 2026 Board Assignments
• Discussion of Extra Holiday

The work session reviewed a request to adjust the business manager hourly requirement, an audit of the Flood Control Zone District, and the library's 2026 budget. Board assignments for 2026 and a possible extra paid holiday were discussed. Two executive sessions addressed collective bargaining strategy, but no actions were taken. All items will be considered at the next regular meeting.

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on three levy certifications: Current Expense Levy, County Road Levy, and EMS District Levy. It will also set public hearings for the 2026 budget adoption and 2025 budget amendments, and consider a 6‑Year Transportation Plan and seasonal road closures. Additional items include a fuel bid opening, a policy on children in the workplace, and a discussion on fees for employees waiving benefits.

• Public hearing: Resolution #2025-26 Current Expense Levy Certification
• Public hearing: Resolution #2025-27 County Road Levy Certification
• Public hearing: Resolution #2025-28 EMS District Levy Certification
• Resolution #2025-30 6-Year Transportation Plan and Annual Construction Program
• Resolution #2025-32 Seasonal Road Closures

The commissioners approved $3,500 from the Hotel/Motel tax for the 2026 Spokane Golf Show. They adopted resolutions to certify the Current Expense, County Road, and EMS District levies for 2026, and approved the overall levy certifications. Additional actions included a 2% cost‑of‑living adjustment for employees and adoption of the 6‑year transportation plan.

• Approved $3,500 Hotel/Motel tax funding for Spokane Golf Show (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2025-26 to certify Current Expense levy (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2025-27 to certify County Road levy (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2025-28 to certify EMS District levy (unanimous)
• Approved levy certifications for 2026 taxing districts (unanimous)
• Approved 2% COLA for county employees (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2025-30 for 6‑year transportation plan and construction program (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2025-32 for seasonal road closures (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the Information Technology budget and approve a 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). The meeting also includes a closed session for collective bargaining and personnel matters.

• Action Item: Risk Pool Renewal Policy
• Discussion: I.T. Budget
• Action Item: 2026 COLA
• Closed Session: Collective Bargaining
• Closed Session: Personnel

The Board voted unanimously to pay the Washington County Risk Group voucher of $430,533.19 for the 2026 risk‑pool insurance premium. A motion to discuss 2026 COLA increases was tabled until December 1. No other actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved payment of $430,533.19 risk‑pool insurance premium (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on 2026 COLA increases until Dec 1

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding the BDI 2026 Fee Schedule and the 6 Year Plan. The body will also consider contract approvals for planning updates and energy permitting, as well as 2026 budget discussions.

• Public hearing: BDI 2026 Fee Schedule
• Public hearing: 6 Year Plan
• Contract approval: White Bluffs Consulting for 2027 Periodic Update Grant
• Agreement approval: Billikin Renewable Energy and Shockey Planning Group for Peaker Plant CUP Permitting
• October Warrants #50292-50689 and Direct Deposits totaling $1,334,350.54

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved contracts for the 2027 periodic‑update grant and the CUP permit for the Peaking plant. They awarded the 2025/2026 pavement preservation contract to Poe Asphalt for $858,943.20 and adopted Resolution #2025-25 establishing the 2026 county road projects. Salary increases for the County Engineer and Land Surveyor technician were also approved, and October warrants totaling $1,334,350.54 were authorized.

• Approved contract with White Bluffs Consulting for 2027 periodic‑update grant (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Bilinkin Renewable Energy and Shockey Planning Group for CUP permit (unanimous)
• Awarded 2025/2026 pavement preservation bid to Poe Asphalt, $858,943.20 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2025-25 establishing 2026 county road projects (unanimous)
• Approved salary increase for Grant Morgan to $157,000 (effective 1/1/26) (unanimous)
• Approved salary increase for Ron Weeks to $108,721.90 (effective 1/1/26) (unanimous)
• Approved October warrants #50292‑50689, direct deposits $1,334,350.54 (unanimous)
• Approved credit‑card limit of $1,000 for Deputy Farrens (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the 2026 preliminary budget for the Columbia County Coroner and discuss a contract for services. The session also includes an interview for indigent defense and multiple executive sessions regarding personnel and collective bargaining.

• 2026 Preliminary Budget Review for Columbia County Coroner
• Discussion on Coroner Assistance Contract for Services
• Discussion on Columbia County Auditor building signage
• Indigent Defense interview with Attorney Sam Herrich
• Closed session for collective bargaining strategy

The Board directed Will Hutchens to move forward with purchasing directional signs for the county office building, with no objections recorded. It also agreed that the coroner services contract with Lisa Webber will be approved at the next regular meeting. No other actions were taken; several executive sessions were held without any decisions.

• Directed Will Hutchens to proceed with purchasing directional signs for the office building (no vote recorded)
• Set to approve the coroner services contract with Lisa Webber at the next regular meeting (no vote recorded)

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on November 6, 2025, to discuss collective bargaining strategy in a closed session. No public agenda items are listed for this meeting.

• Closed session: Collective bargaining strategy session (RCW 42.30.140(4)(B))

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners met in a special session on November 6, 2025. A closed session was held to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the Sheriffs Deputy Association, but no action was taken. The meeting was adjourned at 12:13 p.m.

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will adopt a 2025 emergency management plan, open bids for the 2025 Pavement Preservation Project and Kellogg Hollow Road Phase II, and set public hearings for a 2026 fee schedule and transportation program.

• Adoption of 2025 Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
• Bid opening for 2025 Pavement Preservation Project
• Bid opening for Kellogg Hollow Road Phase II
• Public hearings for BDI 2026 Fee Schedule & Annual Construction Program
• Public hearings for 6-Year Transportation Improvements Program

The board adopted the 2025 comprehensive emergency management plan. It approved a $5,000 hotel/motel fund request for the Chamber of Commerce, a $1,000 public‑health credit card, and appointed Zane Patton to the fair board. The board also reduced the Planning Building price to $175,000 and relisted it for sale, and approved the October meeting minutes.

• Adopted Resolution #2025-24 emergency management plan (unanimously carried)
• Approved $5,000 hotel/motel tax revenue request for Chamber of Commerce (unanimously carried)
• Approved meeting minutes of October 20 & 27, 2025 (unanimously carried)
• Approved $1,000 public‑health credit card for Miki Fulbright (unanimously carried)
• Appointed Zane Patton to the fair board, effective Nov 3 2025 (unanimously carried)
• Reduced Planning Building price to $175,000 and relisted for sale (unanimously carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to review 2026 preliminary budgets for multiple county departments. The meeting also includes a 3rd Quarter Financial Review and executive sessions regarding collective bargaining and personnel.

• 2026 Preliminary Budget Reviews for Assessor, Auditor, Treasurer, Superior Court/Clerk, Planning and Building, Prosecuting Attorney, Facilities Maintenance/Parks & Recreation, and Human Resources
• 3rd Quarter Financial Review by the Columbia County Finance Committee
• Executive sessions for collective bargaining strategy
• Executive sessions for personnel matters
• Budget reviews for Commissioners, Soldiers and Sailors, and Law and Justice

The Board reviewed preliminary 2026 budgets for multiple departments and held several executive sessions on personnel and collective bargaining. No motions were approved, denied, or tabled, and no direction was given on any item.

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will consider a five-year housing action plan and authorize interlocal agreements with Starbuck and Dayton for a comprehensive plan update. The board will also review 2026 preliminary budgets for various departments and approve meeting minutes and warrants.

• Public hearing on 5-year Housing and Homeless Action Plan
• Resolution authorizing interlocal agreements with Starbuck and Dayton
• Approval of Short Plat 2025-02 on Moyer/Weinhard Rd
• Ard Law Group PLLC contract
• September warrants totaling $1,560,804.90

The Board unanimously adopted Resolution #2025-23 establishing Columbia County’s 5‑year housing and homeless action plan. It also adopted interlocal agreements for comprehensive‑plan updates with Starbuck and Dayton, appointed Paul Strohbehn as Building Official/Fire Marshal, approved $3,000 credit‑card limits for Strohbehn and Plieth, approved a $50,000 contract with Ard Law Group, awarded a $378,500 aggregate‑supply contract to DeAtly Crushing, and approved September warrants totaling $1,560,804.90.

• Adopted Resolution #2025-23 (5‑year housing and homeless plan) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution #2025-22 authorizing interlocal agreements with Starbuck and Dayton – unanimous
• Appointed Paul Strohbehn as Building Official/Fire Marshal – unanimous
• Approved $3,000 credit‑card limits for Strohbehn and Plieth – unanimous
• Approved $50,000 contract with Ard Law Group for legal services – unanimous
• Awarded $378,500 aggregate‑supply contract to DeAtly Crushing – unanimous
• Approved September warrants #49911‑50291, excluding districts, for $1,560,804.90 – unanimous

Board of Commissioners

The Commissioners will consider an action item to adopt an interlocal agreement with Walla Walla County Department of Community Health for managing a developmental disability program. They will also review preliminary 2026 budget items from the IT department and the County Treasurer. A discussion of citizen concerns will be held at the start of the meeting.

• Action Item: Interlocal Agreement for Developmental Disability Program Management with Walla Walla County
• 2026 Preliminary Budget Review – Columbia County IT Department
• 2026 Preliminary Budget Review – Columbia County Treasurer
• Discussion of citizen concerns by Stan Hoyecki

The Board adopted the Interlocal Agreement for Developmental Disability Program Management with Walla Walla County, and the motion passed unanimously. The Treasurer's budget review was postponed to a later date. Executive sessions were held on personnel matters, but no actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 12:15 p.m.

• Adopt Interlocal Agreement for Developmental Disability Program Management with Walla Walla County (unanimous)
• Postpone Treasurer's budget review (no action taken)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting for a Department Head Summit. The session consists of roundtable discussions regarding county operations and administration.

• ER&R Vehicles
• Employee Insurance Fund
• Preliminary Budgets
• Employee evaluations, timekeeping, staffing, and engagement
• PRA Training and Info

The special meeting on October 9, 2025 included a call to order, a department head roundtable, and no actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 3:42 p.m.

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing to consider changes to the maximum lawful speed limit on North Touchet Road, followed by a resolution (Resolution #2025-21) to set that limit. Other agenda items include a bid opening for the 2025 Aggregate Supply Crushing Contract, a grant application from the Dayton Chamber of Commerce, an update on the golf‑course irrigation project, and a discussion of insurance fund contributions for 2026. The meeting also includes an executive session on personnel matters and approval of recent meeting minutes.

• Bid opening: 2025 Aggregate Supply Crushing Contract
• Public hearing: Speed limit changes on N. Touchet Rd (Resolution #2025-21)
• Dayton Chamber of Commerce application for grant funds
• Update on golf‑course irrigation project (Sean Thurston)
• Human Resources discussion: Insurance fund and 2026 VEBA contributions

The commissioners adopted Resolution #2025-21 to change speed limits on North Touchet Road, with a unanimous vote. The board expressed no objection to an REA Legacy grant request for an $18,000 sound system for Main Street and the fairgrounds rodeo arena and will send a supporting letter. Minutes from the September meetings were approved unanimously. A public hearing was scheduled for October 20 to consider the county's 5‑year homelessness plan.

• Adopted Resolution #2025-21 for North Touchet Road speed limit changes (unanimous)
• No objection to REA Legacy grant for sound system (~$18,000); letter to be sent
• Approved September 3, 15 & 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing on 5‑year homelessness plan for Oct 20, 10:30 am

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners will consider an action item to approve a general agreement and contract provisions with White Bluffs Consulting, LLC. They will also discuss the draft Columbia County Housing and Homeless 5‑Year Action Plan, security camera policies, county insurance, leasing office space for Blue Mountain Counseling, and a potential personnel appointment. An interim prosecuting attorney interview and a miscellaneous department head summit are also on the agenda.

• Approve White Bluffs Consulting, LLC general agreement and contract provisions
• Review draft Columbia County Housing and Homeless 5‑Year Action Plan
• Discuss security camera policy for county facilities
• Discuss county insurance matters
• Discuss leasing office space for Blue Mountain Counseling

The board unanimously approved authorizing the chair to sign an agreement with White Bluffs Consulting, LLC for the county’s climate element project. The board also unanimously appointed Nick Ward as interim Prosecuting Attorney, effective November 1 2025 through December 31 2026.

• Authorized chair to sign agreement with White Bluffs Consulting, LLC for climate element project (unanimous)
• Appointed Nick Ward as interim Prosecuting Attorney (Nov 1 2025–Dec 31 2026) (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a Docket Enabling Ordinance and consider an ordinance revising the County Code for the 2025 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The meeting includes discussions on opioid settlements, a rural road safety plan, and the 2025 compensation policy.

• Ordinance 2025-03: 2025 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendment
• August Warrants #49509-49910 and Direct Deposits totaling $2,034,571.73
• Resolution #2025-20: Increasing the Treasurers' Change Fund
• Potential public hearing on speed limits for certain county roads
• VSP Contract K2609 Amendment #1 with WA State Conservation Commission

The Board adopted Resolution #2025-20 to raise the Treasurer's change fund to $500 and authorized signing opioid settlement actions with Purdue Pharmaceuticals and the Sackler Family Estate. It approved the 2025 Local Rural Road Safety Plan, set a public hearing on Oct 6 for speed‑limit changes on North Touchet Road, and adopted Ordinance 2025-03 as part of the Comprehensive Plan amendment. The chair was authorized to sign the K2609 VSP Contract Amendment and the amended 2025 Compensation Philosophy was adopted. Finally, the Board approved August warrants #49509‑49910 and direct deposits totaling $2,034,571.73.

• Adopted Resolution #2025-20 increasing Treasurer's change fund to $500 (unanimous)
• Authorized signing of Purdue Pharmaceuticals and Sackler Family Estate opioid settlement actions (unanimous)
• Approved the 2025 Local Rural Road Safety Plan (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for speed‑limit changes on North Touchet Road on Oct 6, 9:30 am (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-03 revising county code as part of 2025 Comprehensive Plan amendment (unanimous)
• Authorized chair to sign K2609 VSP Contract Amendment with Conservation Commission (unanimous)
• Adopted amended 2025 Compensation Philosophy (unanimous)
• Approved August warrants #49509‑49910 and direct deposits totaling $2,034,571.73 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners will discuss the Rural Road Safety Plan presented by Public Works. An executive session will be held to address personnel matters under RCW 42.30.110(1)(G). Later, Attorney Nick Ward will interview the interim prosecuting attorney.

• Discussion of Rural Road Safety Plan (Public Works)
• Executive session on personnel matters (RCW 42.30.110(1)(G))
• Interview with interim prosecuting attorney (Attorney Nick Ward)

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners held a work session on September 8, 2025, reviewing the Rural Road Safety Plan and interviewing an interim prosecuting attorney. Several executive sessions were conducted to discuss personnel matters and litigation, each lasting from 15 to 60 minutes. No actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to vote on appointing an acting prosecuting attorney. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom.

• Action: Appoint acting prosecuting attorney (Resolution #2025-19)
• Meeting: Special meeting via Zoom
• Time: 4:00 PM start

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on September 3, 2025, including two brief executive sessions on personnel matters. Commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution #2025-19 to appoint Jennine Christensen as acting Prosecuting Attorney. Christensen was subsequently sworn in. No other actions were taken.

• Adopted Resolution #2025-19 appointing Jennine Christensen as acting Prosecuting Attorney (unanimous)
• Sworn in Jennine Christensen as acting Prosecuting Attorney

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will consider updates from Emergency Management, hold executive‑session personnel discussions for the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and Human Resources, and vote on Resolution #2025-19 to appoint an Acting Prosecuting Attorney. The meeting will also include routine approval of the August 18 and 25, 2025 minutes.

• Resolution #2025-19: Appointing an Acting Prosecuting Attorney
• Emergency Management updates
• Executive Session – Personnel matters for Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (RCW 42.30.110(1)(g))
• Executive Session – Personnel matters for Human Resources (RCW 42.30.110(1)(g))
• Approval of meeting minutes for August 18 & 25, 2025

Commissioner Rundell moved to approve the meeting minutes of August 18 and 25, 2025. The motion was unanimously carried. The Board also tabled the adoption of Resolution #2025-19 to a later date. No other actions were taken.

• Approved August 18 & 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled adoption of Resolution #2025-19 (postponed)

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the use of the fairgrounds by a consortium. The meeting will also include two executive sessions for personnel matters and contract negotiations.

• Discussion: Fairgrounds Use - Consortium
• Executive Session: Personnel (RCW 42.30.110(1)(G))
• Executive Session: Contract Negotiations (RCW 42.30.140(4)(B))

The August 25, 2025 work session discussed a small‑business event, seasonal office decorations, equipment needs, and a letter of support, but the Board took no formal actions. Executive‑session discussions on personnel and contract negotiations resulted in no decisions or votes. The meeting adjourned at 2:40 p.m.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the 2026 WSU Extension budget and a support letter for a 2027 Periodic Update Grant. The body will also consider a liquor license application and public works job descriptions.

• July Warrants #48706-49508 direct deposits totaling $2,085,782.63
• WSU Extension 2026 Budget
• Liquor License Application for Hawk and Vine Vintners LLC
• Approval of 17 Public Works Job Descriptions
• Setting a public hearing for the 2025 Docket Enabling Ordinance Adoption

The commissioners unanimously approved the July warrants totaling $2,085,782.63 and authorized $12,500 from Hotel/Motel funds for the county's 150th anniversary. They also approved a letter of support for the Periodic Update Grant, set a public hearing for September 15, and authorized a Memorandum of Agreement with WSU for the regional agronomist director. Additional actions included approving meeting minutes, job description updates for Public Works, and directing the building inspector position to remain a 32‑hour role.

• Approved July warrants #48706-49508, $2,085,782.63 (unanimous)
• Approved use of $12,500 Hotel/Motel funds for 150th anniversary (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Periodic Update Grant (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign WSU Memorandum of Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 4 & 11, 2025 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for September 15 at 10:30 am (unanimous)
• Directed building inspector position remain 32‑hour (unanimous)
• Approved Public Works job description updates (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold two executive sessions, one on personnel matters under RCW 42.30.110(1)(G) and another on contract negotiations under RCW 42.30.110(1)(D). Public agenda items include a credit‑card request from the County Coroner and advertising for open positions by County Public Health. The meeting is a work session conducted via Zoom.

• Coroner credit‑card request
• Public Health advertising for open positions
• Executive session – personnel matters (RCW 42.30.110(1)(G))
• Executive session – contract negotiations (RCW 42.30.110(1)(D))

The Board approved a $5,000 credit‑card limit requested by the County Coroner. It also gave direction to move forward with purchasing a new stove top for the golf‑course restaurant, following procurement policy. No actions were taken in the executive sessions on personnel or contract negotiations. The meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m.

• Approved $5,000 credit‑card limit for Coroner (no objection recorded)
• Directed move forward with stove purchase for golf‑course restaurant (no vote recorded)
• No action taken in executive session on personnel matters
• No action taken in executive session on contract negotiations

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding Resolution #2025-18 for budget amendments. The body will also review contracts for a fish passage structure and professional services, and discuss a resolution regarding Sanctuary County.

• Public hearing on Resolution #2025-18 Budget Amendments
• Contract: Titan Earthworks for Tumalum Fish Passage Structure
• Contract: White Bluffs Consulting, LLC for Professional Services
• Discussion on Resolution Regarding Sanctuary County
• Funding request for Sesquicentennial Celebration

The Board unanimously adopted Resolution #2025-18 to amend the 2025 county budgets. It also approved contracts for the Tumalum Fish Passage Structure, White Bluffs Consulting services, and a $16,474 payment for Tyler software. The wellness grant was authorized to create a gym area for deputies. Meeting minutes from July 21 and 28, 2025 were approved.

• Approved Tumalum Fish Passage Structure contract to Titan Earthworks LLC (unanimous)
• Authorized wellness grant to create a gym area for deputies (unanimous)
• Authorized $16,474 payment for Tyler software upgrade with Walla Walla County (unanimous)
• Approved White Bluffs Consulting contract up to $5,000 for preliminary dredging work (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2025-18 to amend the 2025 budgets (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes of July 21 and 28, 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the Fire District #3 Advisory Committee. The meeting includes executive sessions for personnel and collective bargaining.

• Discussion: Fire District #3 Advisory Committee
• Executive Session: Personnel
• Executive Session: Collective Bargaining

The July 28, 2025 work session of the Columbia County Board of Commissioners did not result in any formal actions, approvals, or denials. Executive sessions on personnel matters and collective bargaining were held, but no actions were taken and direction was given. Updates were provided on a possible WSU Extension office move and citizen concerns about a crosswalk, but no decisions were made.

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on July 21, 2025. Items include a resolution to increase the auditor’s licensing petty‑cash fund, a public hearing on budget amendments, and approval of a $1,641,353.49 payment for June warrants. The board will also discuss contract approvals for the Consolidated Homeless Grant, a memorandum of agreement for the 21st Century Learning Center, and a WSDA contract report. Additional topics are a rural road safety plan, payroll changes, and various departmental updates.

• Resolution #2025-17 to increase the Auditor’s Licensing Petty Cash Fund
• Approval of July 1 2025‑June 30 2025 contract for the Consolidated Homeless Grant
• $1,641,353.49 payment for June warrants (excluding districts)
• MOA with The Club for the 21st Century Learning Center
• WSDA Contract – Report of Activities

The Board unanimously approved the June warrants, covering direct deposits of $1,641,353.49. It also adopted a resolution to increase the Auditor's petty cash fund to $700 and approved an amended 32‑hour job description for the temporary building official/fire marshal. Additional unanimous actions included signing a contract with General Code and a letter of support for Project Timothy.

• Approved amended job description for temporary building official/fire marshal (32 hr) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution #2025-17 to increase Auditor's petty cash fund to $700 – unanimous
• Approved payroll change form for Kristen Thorstenson – unanimous
• Approved June warrants, direct deposits totaling $1,641,353.49 – unanimous
• Approved meeting minutes of July 7, 10, and 14, 2025 – unanimous
• Signed updated contract with General Code – unanimous
• Signed letter of support for Project Timothy – unanimous
• No objection to posting the vacant financial business manager position – unanimous

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will review several action items, including a resolution amendment to the county's six-year transportation program. Other items include a professional services contract for the Coroner’s office, an equipment sale agreement for the Sheriff, and a request for fairgrounds camping by the City of Dayton. The board will also consider a job description for a temporary Building Official and discuss use of the fairgrounds for food distribution.

• Amendment to Resolution #2025-16 for the Six-Year Transportation Program
• Equipment Sale Agreement for the County Sheriff
• Request for Fairgrounds Camping by City of Dayton Public Works
• Approval of Job Description – Temporary Building Official
• Use of Fairgrounds Midway for Second Harvest food distribution services

The Board unanimously approved interlocal agreements with Spokane County and Benton County for autopsy services. It also unanimously adopted Resolution #2025-16 to amend the six‑year transportation improvement program for 2025‑2026. An interlocal cooperation agreement with the City of Anacortes for the sheriff’s boat sale was approved, and the job description for a temporary building official/fire Marshall (level T4 grade 11) was approved. The Board directed the coroner to seek grant funding for equipment and instructed coordination for fairgrounds camping.

• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Spokane County for autopsy services (unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Benton County for autopsy services (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2025-16 amending six-year transportation improvement program (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal cooperation agreement with City of Anacortes for sheriff’s boat sale (unanimous)
• Approved job description for temporary building official/fire Marshall, level T4 grade 11 (unanimous)
• Directed Coroner Maci Hopwood to inquire about grant funds for equipment purchase
• Directed Ryan Paulson to coordinate fairgrounds camping for contract employees

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to address planning and building matters. The primary objective is to appoint an Interim Building Official.

• Appointment of Interim Building Official

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on July 10, 2025. Commissioner Jack G. Miller moved to appoint Dena Martin as the interim building official effective that date. The motion was carried unanimously. No further business was taken before adjournment.

• Appointed Dena Martin as interim Building Official (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will consider a rock royalty payment and a quarry site use agreement presented by Public Works. Planning and Building will discuss several interlocal agreements and a biennium contract for a voluntary stewardship program. The Fire District will address training concerns, and Emergency Management will review holiday pay practices and a warranty plan for a radio system. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and job descriptions.

• Rock royalty payment and quarry site use agreement (Public Works)
• Recommendation of Award CRP 25-02: Tumalum Creek Fish Passage Structure
• Resolution #2025-15 Interlocal Agreements for Development of a Climate Change Element
• 2025-2027 Biennium Contract for Voluntary Stewardship Program
• Warranty Plan for Zetron Central Max Radio System (Emergency Management)

The commissioners accepted the Rock Royalty Payment and Quarry Site Use Agreement with Broughton Land Company and approved the award to Titan Earthwork for the Tumalum Creek Fish Passage Structure. They adopted Resolution #2025-15 authorizing interlocal climate‑change agreements with the Town of Starbuck and the City of Dayton, and approved the 2025‑2027 Biennium contract and a $290,000 interlocal agreement for the Voluntary Stewardship Program. The meeting minutes and several job description packages were also approved, while a discussion on planning‑building office surplussing was tabled.

• Accepted Rock Royalty Payment and Quarry Site Use Agreement with Broughton Land Company (unanimously carried)
• Approved award to Titan Earthwork for Tumalum Creek Fish Passage Structure (unanimously carried)
• Adopted Resolution #2025-15 authorizing interlocal climate‑change agreements (unanimously carried)
• Accepted Interlocal Agreement with Town of Starbuck for Climate Change Element Funds (unanimously carried)
• Accepted Interlocal Agreement with City of Dayton for Climate Change Element Funds (unanimously carried)
• Approved 2025‑2027 Biennium contract for Voluntary Stewardship Program (unanimously carried)
• Approved $290,000 Interlocal Agreement with Conservation District for VSP monitoring (unanimously carried)
• Approved meeting minutes of June 16 and 23, 2025 (unanimously carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet for a work session to discuss personnel matters in executive session. The meeting also includes annual updates and program details regarding the Developmental Disabilities Program.

• Executive session regarding personnel (RCW 42.30.110(1)(g))
• Annual updates and program details for the Developmental Disabilities Program

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners held a work session on June 23, 2025. After several executive sessions on personnel and litigation that resulted in no action, the Board directed Tim Dyke to proceed with advertising a request for proposals for a grant to acquire a backup generator for the county office building. The meeting was adjourned at 2:30 p.m.

• Directed staff to advertise for an RFP to obtain a grant for a backup generator for the Columbia County Office Building

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss fairgrounds use and personnel requests. The board will also review an opioid overdose prevention grant campaign and naloxone training. Financial actions include the approval of warrants totaling $1,511,743.50.

• Warrants #48313-48705 in the amount of $1,511,743.50
• Dayton Days, Inc fairgrounds use request
• Opioid Overdose Prevention Grant Campaign review for Humanity First
• Contract for The Wesley Group 2025-2026
• Job description for Temporary Laborer in Facilities Maintenance/P&R

The Board unanimously approved warrants totaling $1,511,743.50. It also unanimously approved a five‑year reservation of the fairgrounds for Historic Dayton Days Rodeo, a temporary laborer job description, the minutes from June 2 and 9, and a contract with The Wesley Group for 2025‑2026.

• Approved warrants #48313-48705 (excluding districts) for $1,511,743.50 – unanimous
• Reserved fairgrounds on Memorial Day weekend for Historic Dayton Days Rodeo, Inc. for five years – unanimous
• Approved job description for a temporary laborer at the fairgrounds/golf course – unanimous
• Approved meeting minutes of June 2 & 9, 2025 – unanimous
• Approved contract with The Wesley Group for 2025‑2026 and authorized chair to sign – unanimous

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will meet for a work session on June 9, 2025. The agenda includes a call to order, a pledge of allegiance, and two executive‑session items covering litigation and personnel matters under RCW 42.30.110. No public agenda items or decisions are listed beyond these executive sessions. A miscellaneous item is also on the agenda.

• Call to order and pledge of allegiance
• Executive session: litigation (RCW 42.30.110(1)(I))
• Executive session: personnel matters (RCW 42.30.110(1)(G))
• Miscellaneous

The June 9, 2025 work session of the Columbia County Board of Commissioners consisted of two executive sessions on litigation and three executive sessions on personnel matters. No direction or action was taken in any of these sessions. The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 a.m.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a bid opening for the Tumalum Fish Passage Structure. The meeting includes discussions on an indigent defense proposal and a juvenile justice center detention use contract.

• Bid opening for Tumalum Fish Passage Structure
• Department of Court Services Juvenile Justice Center Detention Use Contract
• Indigent Defense Proposal from Suzanne Hanson
• Public Health payroll change forms for phone stipends
• Approval of job descriptions

The Board approved a contract with Walla Walla County for juvenile detention services, raising the daily bed rate to $150. It also approved cell phone stipends for two Public Health employees and updated job descriptions for several HR positions. No objections were raised to the Treasurer's office relocation discussion or the Auditor's payroll change form revisions.

• Approved cell phone stipends for two Public Health employees (unanimous)
• Approved juvenile detention services contract with Walla Walla County, daily rate $150 (unanimous)
• Approved amended job descriptions for multiple HR positions (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes of May 19 & 27, 2025 (unanimous)
• No objections to Treasurer office relocation discussion
• No objections to Auditor payroll change form revisions
• Bid opened for Tumalum Fish Passage Structure: one bid $237,698.93; engineer to review
• Executive sessions held; no action taken

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on May 27, 2025, beginning with a call to order and pledge of allegiance. The agenda includes a discussion of an indigent defense contract proposal. No decision or vote is indicated for this item.

• Discussion of indigent defense contract proposal

The Board held a work session on May 27, 2025. Miscellaneous topics such as indigent defense services, sheriff’s office stipends, and planning department resignations were discussed, but no action was taken. Several executive‑session meetings were held to discuss personnel matters under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g); no directions or actions resulted. The meeting was adjourned at 11:58 a.m.

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The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will adopt the 2025 ER&R rate resolution and approve a set of county road projects for the year. They will also approve a Department of Commerce climate grant application and a site‑use agreement between Berri and Dave Dressler. Additional items include approval of April warrants totaling $1,932,333.88 and routine updates from facilities maintenance, public works, and emergency management.

• Resolution #2025-13 County Road Projects for 2025
• Resolution #2025-12 ER&R Rates for 2025
• Approval for Department of Commerce Climate Grant Application
• Site Use Agreement (Berri – Dave Dressler)
• April Warrants totaling $1,932,333.88

The Board approved several items, including a part‑time golf‑course maintenance position, the 2025 equipment‑rental rates and road‑project resolutions, and a $1,932,333.88 April warrant package. It also authorized a letter of commitment to the Washington Department of Commerce, approved a compost‑site agreement, adopted an HR compensation plan, and accepted contracts for the legal newspaper and Summit Law Group representation.

• Approved part‑time golf‑course maintenance job description (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2025‑12 to set equipment rental and revolving fund rates (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2025‑13 for county road projects for 2025 (unanimous)
• Directed emergency‑management to contract a company to assess radios (unanimous)
• Authorized chair to sign letter of commitment to Washington Dept. of Commerce (unanimous)
• Approved compost site use agreement with BERRI (unanimous)
• Approved April warrants #47927‑48312 totaling $1,932,333.88 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2025‑14 for HR compensation plan and philosophy (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will review the 2025 first‑quarter financial report. It will also discuss a job description for facilities maintenance and a planned circus event at the fairgrounds. An executive session will address personnel issues under RCW 42.30.110(1)(G).

• 2025 1st Quarter Review – finance committee
• Discussion of job description – facilities maintenance
• Discussion of fairgrounds circus event
• Executive session on personnel matters (RCW 42.30.110(1)(G))

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners held a work session on May 12, 2025. The Finance Committee presented the first‑quarter 2025 financial review, and no action was taken. The Board discussed a new golf‑course maintenance position and a circus request for the fairgrounds, with no action taken. Two executive sessions on personnel were held, direction was given, but no formal action was taken.

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The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on a surplus county property and consider a bid award for a delineator/striping project. They will also review an interlocal agreement for the Tumalum Creek fish passage restoration project and discuss a short plat for the Whetstone‑Talbott area. Additional items include a compensation plan implementation and a contract extension for Touchet Valley Golf Course.

• Public hearing: Surplus County Property (Resolution #2025-11)
• Bid award: Delineator/Striping Project
• Interlocal Agreement: Tumalum Creek Fish Passage Restoration Project
• Short Plat: Whetstone‑Talbott
• Contract Extension – Touchet Valley Golf Course

The board unanimously approved several actions, including adopting a resolution on surplus county property and awarding a $399,879 contract for road delineation and striping to Brightline Pavement Markings, LLC. They also unanimously approved the interlocal agreement for the Tumalum Creek Fish Passage Restoration Project pending tribal signatures, the Whetstone‑Talbott short plat, and the county compensation plan. Additional unanimous actions included approving prior meeting minutes, extending the annual contract with Touchet Valley Golf Course/Country Club, and allocating $750 from the miscellaneous fund for signage. The board directed an appraisal for the building at 114 S. 2nd St and took no action on a liquor‑license notice or tree‑replacement request.

• Adopted Resolution #2025-11 on surplus county property (unanimously carried)
• Awarded $399,879 contract to Brightline Pavement Markings, LLC for delineation and striping (unanimously carried)
• Approved signing of Interlocal Agreement for Tumalum Creek Fish Passage Restoration Project pending tribal signatures (unanimously carried)
• Approved Whetstone‑Talbott Short Plat (unanimously carried)
• Adopted and implemented county compensation plan (unanimously carried)
• Approved minutes of April 21 & 28, 2025 (unanimously carried)
• Extended annual contract with Touchet Valley Golf Course/Country Club for one year (unanimously carried)
• Authorized $750 from Miscellaneous fund for signage by Cathy Abel (unanimously carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hear the Compensation Committee's review of the HRCC compensation proposal. A bid opening will be held for the countywide paved road delineator and striping project. The Prosecuting Attorney will conduct executive sessions on contract negotiations and real‑estate matters under RCW 42.30.110. An executive session will address fire district personnel issues under the same statute.

• Compensation Committee – review of HRCC compensation proposal
• Bid opening for countywide paved road delineator/striping project
• Executive session – contract negotiations (RCW 42.30.110(1)(d))
• Executive session – real‑estate matters (RCW 42.30.110(1)(c))
• Executive session – fire districts personnel (RCW 42.30.110(1)(G))

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners met on April 28, 2025 for a work session. The Compensation Committee discussed a compensation plan, with approval slated for the next regular meeting. A bid opening was held for the Countywide Paved Road Delineator/Striping Project, and the engineer will recommend a bid at the next meeting. Executive sessions on real‑estate acquisition and fire‑district personnel resulted in direction but no action.

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The Board will consider Ordinance 2025-01, which would regulate commercial wind energy facilities. A public hearing will be held on surplusing county property at 114 S. 2nd St. The Board will also discuss a sewer line project at the Fairgrounds and review several contracts and fund requests.

• Ordinance 2025-01 – Zoning Ordinance for Commercial Wind Energy Facilities
• Resolution #2025-10 – Surplus of County Property at 114 S. 2nd St
• Annual contract for services with Blue Mountain Counseling
• Hotel/Motel Fund request presented by Lisa Naylor and Jill Homan (Swim the Snake)
• Discussion of sewer line project at the Fairgrounds

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted Ordinance 2025-01, revising the code for commercial wind energy facilities. It also approved a $1,370,652.64 set of March warrants and adopted a resolution to surplus the Planning and Building Department building at 114 S. 2nd Street. Additional unanimous actions included funding a local event, approving a behavioral health services contract, and setting a public hearing on surplus vehicles.

• Approved $1,500 Hotel/Motel tax funds for Swim the Snake event (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-01 revising Code Section 18.80.060 for commercial wind energy facilities (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2025-10 to surplus property at 114 S. 2nd Street (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Blue Mountain Counseling for behavioral health services July 1 2025–June 30 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes of March 20, April 7 & 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved March warrants #47568‑47926 for $1,370,652.64, excluding districts (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for May 5 2025 at 10:00 am on surplus vehicles (direction to move forward)
• Board expressed no objection to Chairman signing a support letter for Friends of the Fairgrounds grant application

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a proposal from the Conservation District to lease a county building. They will also review the Touchet Valley Golf and Recreation Board's draft contract. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Conservation District – proposal to lease county building
• Touchet Valley Golf and Recreation Board – draft contract discussion

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners met on April 14, 2025. Discussions were held about leasing the County Planning and Building Department building and a proposed golf course contract, but no decisions were made. An executive session addressed personnel matters, and no action was taken.

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The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will discuss solar permitting and review a contract for the S. Touchet Bridge Project. They will hear a hotel/motel fund request from the Dayton Chamber of Commerce for All Wheels Weekend and consider a Letter of Waiver. Additional items include a letter of support for a Fairgrounds grant, approval of March meeting minutes, and a discussion of the Touchet Valley Golf Course draft contract.

• Contract: S. Touchet Bridge Project
• Discussion: Solar Permitting
• Hotel/Motel Fund Request – All Wheels Weekend (Dayton Chamber of Commerce)
• Discussion: Letter of Waiver
• Discussion: Touchet Valley Golf Course Draft Contract

The commissioners approved the contract with Harry Johnson Plumbing for the South Touchet Bridge Project and a $5,000 advertising grant for the All Wheels Weekend event, both unanimously. They also denied a request to waive interest and penalties on county property. Additional motions to sign a grant support letter and approve prior meeting minutes were also passed unanimously.

• Approved contract with Harry Johnson Plumbing for South Touchet Bridge Project; motion unanimously carried
• Approved $5,000 Hotel/Motel fund grant to Chamber of Commerce for All Wheels Weekend advertising; motion unanimously carried
• Denied request to waive interest and penalties on county property; board had no objections to the denial
• Signed letter of support for Friends of the Fairgrounds grant application; motion unanimously carried
• Approved minutes of March 17, 24 & 31, 2025; motion unanimously carried
• Received Dayton Chronicle bid for legal newspaper of record ($35.65 per submission, $8.73 per column inch); contract to be presented at next meeting
• Discussed drafting a solar facility permitting moratorium; no decision made
• Discussed Touchet Valley Golf Course contract; further discussion to continue

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding 2025 budget amendments. The body is also deciding on a contract with Atlas Sand and Gravel and the disposal of surplus county property.

• Public Hearing: 2025 Budget Amendments
• Resolution #2025-09: Amending the 2025 Budgets
• Contract: Atlas Sand and Gravel 2025
• Resolution #2025-10: Surplus County Property
• Action Item: ADA Transition Plan

The Board adopted Resolution #2025-09 to amend the 2025 budget with a unanimous vote. It also approved the 2025 aggregate supply contract with Atlas Sand and Gravel and approved a $3, 700 building cost for Coffman Engineers, both unanimously. Two additional contracts – the audio‑technology contract with Ted Brown Music and the surplus‑property resolution – were addressed, with the latter tabled for a later hearing.

• Adopt Resolution #2025-09 (budget amendment) – unanimous
• Approve Atlas Sand and Gravel 2025 aggregate supply contract – unanimous
• Approve Coffman Engineers additional building cost of $3, 700 – unanimous
• Approve Ted Brown Music contract for conference‑room audio – unanimous
• Table Resolution #2025-10 (surplus county property) – pending further hearing
• Set public hearing for April 21 at 10:30 am on surplussing Planning and Building office building
• Set public hearing for April 21 at 10:50 am on surplussing certain county vehicles

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The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will approve two facility contracts: a painting project for the fairgrounds and an irrigation project for the TVGC. The board will also adopt a procedure for county employee leave donations. Additionally, a bid will be awarded for conference room technology.

• Approve contract for Fairgrounds Painting Project
• Approve contract for TVGC Irrigation Project
• Adopt County Employee Leave Donation Procedure
• Award bid for Conference Room Technology

The Columbia County Board unanimously approved a contract with Tino's Painting for painting fairgrounds buildings and a contract with Kyle's Demolition for phase 2 of the TVGC irrigation project. The board also approved the County Leave Donation request, authorization, and procedure forms with a cap on the donation pool. The bid award for conference‑room technology was postponed to next week.

• Approved Tino's Painting contract for fairgrounds painting (unanimous)
• Approved Kyle's Demolition contract for TVGC irrigation phase 2 (unanimous)
• Approved Leave Donation request form, Leave Authorization form, and County Donation Procedure form with cap (unanimous)
• Postponed bid award for conference‑room technology until next week

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will meet for a special session on March 20, 2025. The meeting will begin with a call to order and a pledge of allegiance. Afterwards, the board will enter an executive session with the county prosecuting attorney to discuss litigation matters under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). No specific decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session on litigation (RCW 42.30.110(1)(i))

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners met on March 20, 2025, with Chairman Marty J. Hall, Commissioners Jack G. Miller and Ryan R. Rundell, and Clerk Virginia Schmidt present. An executive session with Prosecuting Attorney Dale Slack was held for 60 minutes to discuss litigation under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). No actions were taken and the meeting adjourned at 2:58 p.m.

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on wind energy facilities and consider Ordinance 2025-01 governing those facilities. The meeting also includes bid openings for a golf course irrigation project and conference‑room technology, a bid award for the South Touchet Bridge Project, and a public hearing on health code updates. Additional items cover the Dayton Days Rodeo fairgrounds use request, a compost site proposal, and the setting of a public hearing for budget amendments.

• Bid Opening: Golf Course Irrigation Project
• Public Hearing: Wind Energy Facilities – Ordinance 2025-01
• Bid Award: South Touchet Bridge Project
• Public Hearing: Health Code Updates – Ordinance 2025-02
• Fairgrounds Use request – Dayton Days Rodeo

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hear the Columbia County Assessor’s discussion of the levy process. It will also review a human‑resources executive summary, a proposal to place local art in county offices, and concerns about South Touchet Road. Additional items include a budget discussion by the Prosecuting Attorney, a litigation executive session, and insurance coverage for the county office building.

• Levy process discussion by the Columbia County Assessor
• HRCC Executive Summary presentation by Human Resources
• Proposal from Blue Mountain Artists to display local art in county offices
• Concerns raised by Ron and Stacy Foraker about South Touchet Road
• Budget discussion and litigation executive session by the Prosecuting Attorney

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners will open bids for several county facilities projects, including HVAC work for the Youth Building and office building, painting of a pavilion, and road construction contracts. They will also hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2025-01 concerning commercial wind energy facilities. Additional discussions will cover the Touchet Valley Golf Course contract, healthcare reimbursement fund status, and CSG Forte payment options. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of prior minutes and a workplace safety checklist.

• Bid Opening: Youth Building HVAC
• Bid Opening: South Touchet Road Project
• Set Public Hearing: Ordinance 2025-01 - Commercial Wind Energy Facilities
• Discussion: Touchet Valley Golf Course Contract
• Discussion: Healthcare Reimbursement Fund Status

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding an emergency meeting to address flooding. The body will consider a resolution to declare a state of emergency.

• Resolution #2025-08 Declaring a State of Emergency Due to Flooding

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution adopting the 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan and several funding requests, including juvenile justice and port ADO funding. Executive sessions will address litigation and personnel matters, while the public works and health departments will present bids, updates, and licensing renewals. The meeting also includes routine approvals such as meeting minutes and a salary apportionment agreement.

• Resolution #2025-07 Columbia County Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Juvenile Justice Funding Request – The Club (Jim Pearson)
• ADO Funding Request – Port of Columbia (Jennie Dickinson)
• Bid Opening: Aggregate Supply – Public Works
• Intergovernmental Agreement apportioning salary of Court Administrator

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss risk management with Clear Risk Solutions. The meeting includes an executive session regarding litigation. No Zoom link is provided.

• Executive session: Litigation (RCW 42.30.110(1)(I))
• Work session: Risk solutions with Clear Risk Solutions
• Presentation: WES Crago from Clear Risk Solutions

Board of Commissioners

The Board will vote on Resolution #2025-05, which establishes the salary for county commissioners beginning in 2029. Other agenda items include a credit‑card request from Planning and Building, a bid opening for a Toyota Tacoma, the 2024 bridge inspection report, and a lease agreement for a copier. The meeting also features updates from Emergency Management and routine reports from Human Resources, Public Works, and the Treasurer.

• Credit Card Requests – Planning and Building
• Bid Opening: Toyota Tacoma – Public Works
• 2024 Bridge Inspection Report – Public Works
• Resolution #2025-05 – Set Commissioner's Salary for 2029
• Kelley Create Copier Lease – Miscellaneous

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the Old Seneca Barracks and review the 4th Quarter 2024 Finance Report. The meeting includes an executive session regarding personnel matters.

• Discussion regarding Old Seneca Barracks
• Review of 4th Quarter 2024 Finance Report
• Executive Session on personnel per RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss grant applications, fund transfers, and personnel matters. The board is scheduled to approve December 2024 warrants and direct deposits totaling $1,713,763.81.

• Approval of December 2024 Warrants #46405-46808 and Direct Deposits of $1,713,763.81
• Resolution #2025-03 Appointing a County Coroner
• Resolution #2025-04 Transfer of Funds From 501 to 507
• 2025-2027 FCAAP Grant Application/Match
• Hotel/Motel Fund Request from Touchet Valley Golf and Recreation

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss facilities maintenance and personnel matters. The meeting includes executive sessions regarding litigation and personnel.

• Discussion of golf course greens fees
• Review of punch list for new building
• Changes in job descriptions/positions
• Changes in job descriptions/positions for E911/EM
• Executive session on litigation (RCW 42.30.110(1)(i))

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The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss public works agreements and transportation planning. The agenda includes a resolution regarding wolves and a discussion on a new CAD system for emergency management.

• Resolution #2025-02 Declaring Wolves to be a Nuisance in Columbia County
• Resolution #2025-01 Amending the Six-Year Transportation Plan
• Rock Royalty Payment and Quarry Site Use Agreement
• Discussion on new CAD System for Emergency Management
• PGE Tucannon River Wind Farm Habitat Project Fund Grant Application discussion