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The Board of County Commissioners will receive updates from several county departments and hold public meetings regarding land use requests. The body will also consider a consent agenda featuring multiple contracts, agreements, and an ordinance.

• Final approval requests for Boundary Line Adjustment BLA 2022-20 and Short Plat SPL 2022-27
• Ordinance amending siting and development standards for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Pay estimate of $445,553.47 for CGCC AMT Facility
• Pay estimate of $130,216.50 for 2026 Annual Striping Program RN 642-26
• Contract extensions with the City of White Salmon and the Port of Klickitat

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Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a draft data center ordinance and consider a resolution to enact interim zoning controls for data centers. The meeting also includes a public meeting regarding a short plat request and various infrastructure agreements.

• Resolution Enacting Interim Zoning Controls for Data Centers
• Final Approval of Short Plat, SPL 2025-15, Hali, LLC
• Resolution to rescind the county ban on outdoor burning in Burn Ban Zones One, Two, and Three
• Road Haul Agreement between Klickitat County and Holdco, LLC
• Notice of Public Hearing to amend the Six Year Transportation Program 2026-2031

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The Klickitat County Board of County Commissioners meets October 6, 2026, with department updates from Public Works and County Administrator Robb Van Cleave, plus a presentation of a draft Solid Waste Management Plan. In the afternoon the Board takes up a request for final approval of Short Plat SPL 2025-23 (Patterson) and a consent agenda covering software, fund closures, a supplemental budget hearing notice, several subdivision items, a 4H fee waiver, a health department contract amendment, and a temporary Bear Creek Bridge closure. A Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Authority commissioner is scheduled under new business, and an appeal decision on Short Plat 2026-01 is listed under unfinished business.

• Draft Solid Waste Management Plan presented by the Solid Waste Department
• Public meeting on final approval of Short Plat SPL 2025-23, Patterson
• Consent agenda includes Resolution to temporarily close Bear Creek Bridge No. 103 under RCW 47.48.010
• Consent agenda includes Resolution for Subdivision SUB 2026-01, Ada Lane, and scheduling for Short Plat SPL 2025-15, Hali, LLC
• Unfinished business: appeal findings of fact, conclusion of law and decision for Short Plat 2026-01

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The Klickitat County Board of County Commissioners meets September 29, 2026 in Goldendale. The board will continue public hearings on proposed amendments to accessory dwelling unit standards and on an appeal of preliminary short plat approval SPL2026-01 (Bell) by George and Lynette Ogden. A public meeting will consider preliminary approval of subdivision SUB 2026-01 based on the Planning Commission's recommendation. The agenda also includes department updates, a closed session on collective bargaining, and a consent agenda of personnel and contract items.

• Public hearing continuation on proposed amendments to Standards for Accessory Dwelling Units
• Public hearing continuation on appeal of preliminary approval of short plat SPL2026-01 (Bell) by George and Lynette Ogden
• Public meeting on request for preliminary approval of subdivision SUB 2026-01 based on Planning Commission recommendation
• Consent agenda: Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 1 with Precision Approach Engineering, Inc. for construction engineering services, Connect Oregon T-Hangar Project
• Consent agenda: Small Works Contract with Inland Fire Extinguisher, Inc. for the Klickitat County Fire Suppression, Hood, and Extinguisher Service Contract for 2026-2027

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The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners is holding a budget workshop to discuss funding for various county departments. The agenda lists presentations from Public Health, Behavioral Health, 9-1-1 Communications, West District Court, Prosecuting Attorney, Department of Corrections, Sheriff, Adult Probation, and VR&R. This is a discussion and planning session, not a final budget vote.

• Public Health budget discussion
• Behavioral Health budget discussion
• 9-1-1 Communications budget discussion
• Sheriff's Office budget discussion
• Department of Corrections budget discussion

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The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on proposed amendments to accessory dwelling unit standards and an appeal of a short plat approval, and will discuss a draft short-term rental ordinance. The board will also consider a consent agenda with multiple purchases for the Sheriff's Office, contract amendments, and pay estimates, followed by a budget workshop on September 24.

• Public hearing on proposed amendments to Standards for Accessory Dwelling Units
• Appeal of preliminary approval of Short Plat SPL2026-01 (Bell) by George and Lynette Ogden
• Consent agenda includes purchase of tactical helmets ($6,102.22), radar certifications ($3,236.39), body camera video manager ($4,448.01), rifle flashlights ($5,490.69), and transmission replacement ($5,131.11) for Sheriff's Office
• Pay Estimate 4 for CGCC AMT Facility in amount of $332,572.26
• Pay Estimate 4 and Final for Courthouse Exterior Wall Painting in amount of $82,330.73

The Board approved several equipment purchases for the Sheriff's Office and two project pay estimates totaling over $414,000. Public hearings regarding accessory dwelling unit standards and a short plat appeal were recessed to September 29. The Board also agreed to implement employee recognition awards and handbook updates.

• Approved $332,572.26 pay estimate for CGCC AMT Facility (unanimous)
• Approved $82,330.73 final pay estimate for Courthouse Exterior Wall Painting (unanimous)
• Approved $794,786.35 in Accounts Payable Warrants (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's Office purchases: tactical helmets ($6,102.22), radar certifications ($3,236.39), camera software ($4,448.01), and rifle flashlights ($5,490.69) (unanimous)
• Approved $5,131.11 for a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe transmission replacement (unanimous)
• Recessed ADU standards public hearing to September 29, 2026 (unanimous)
• Recessed short plat SPL2026-01 appeal hearing to September 29, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved implementation of quarterly employee recognition and years-of-service awards

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The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners is meeting to hear department updates, approve minutes and a payroll warrant, and continue a public hearing on proposed amendments to the County Recreation Plan. The agenda includes routine administrative items and a workshop on September 17 with Columbia Land Trust.

• Continuation of public hearing on proposed amendments to the County Recreation Plan
• Approval of Pay Estimate #3 for Bundle Preventive Maintenance Bearing Repairs CRP 378 in the amount of $39,634.51
• Department updates from Public Works, County Administrator, Public Health, and Community Development
• Approval of Commissioner Meeting Minutes for September 1, 2026
• Workshop on September 17 with Columbia Land Trust (open to public, not on Zoom)

The Board approved amendments to the Chapter 22.08 Recreation Park Plan after a public hearing, and gave verbal approval to request a draft contract from Deckard Technologies for RentalScape short-term rental software. It also approved warrants, a pay estimate, and several administrative items. No substantive decisions were made on other topics discussed, such as the short-term rental ordinance, which was deferred to a future meeting.

• Approved amendments to Chapter 22.08 Recreation Park Plan (unanimous)
• Approved verbal request for draft contract from Deckard Technologies for RentalScape software (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable warrants $750,611.75 and Payroll Benefit warrants $927,852.89 (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Estimate #3 for Bundle Preventive Maintenance Bearing Repairs CRP 3 78 in amount of $39,634.51 (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for Grounds Facility Technician position (unanimous)
• Approved transition of Roadside Vegetation Management Technician position to different classification (unanimous)
• Approved business agenda and September 1, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

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The Board of County Commissioners will hear updates from Public Works, the County Administrator, and Senior Services. The meeting includes a request for final approval of a boundary line adjustment and several consent agenda items regarding contracts and road projects.

• Final approval of Boundary Line Adjustment BLA 2024-03, Klett & Mitchell
• Release of retainage for Curve Warning Signs & Guideposts ($17,466.54)
• Release of retainage for 2025 Annual Striping Program ($18,926.14)
• Settlement Agreement for right of way along Long Road (County Road Number 15400)
• 9-1-1 Dispatch Fire Management Assistance Grant Agreement

The Board approved a boundary line adjustment (BLA2024-03) for Klett & Mitchell, the consent agenda with 7 items, and accounts payable warrants totaling $153,360.68. They also gave verbal approval to advertise for two bus/van driver positions and to proceed with a grant application with a 10-20% match. A budget workshop was held on September 10 to discuss 2027 budget requests, but no final budget decisions were made.

• Approved Boundary Line Adjustment BLA2024-03 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with 7 items (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable warrants of $153,360.68 (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for two bus/van driver positions (verbal)
• Approved moving forward with grant application with 10-20% match (verbal)
• Approved business agenda and August 25, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

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The Board of County Commissioners will review several local agency federal aid projects and department updates. The agenda includes a resolution to update rates and fees for the County Dallesport Wastewater System and a final pay estimate for the Snowden Road Overlay.

• Final pay estimate for Snowden Road Overlay (CRP 386) in the amount of $185,816.54
• Resolution Amendment No. 6 to update County Dallesport Wastewater System rates and fees
• Federal aid project documents for Inlaid Plastic Pavement Markings (CRP 397)
• Federal aid project documents for Guardrail Upgrades (CRP 398)
• Federal aid project documents for Bickleton Hwy Ph II (CRP 400)

The Klickitat County Board of County Commissioners met September 1, 2026 and approved an 11-item consent agenda covering road projects, wastewater rates, and scheduling of public hearings. The Board also approved a final pay estimate of $185,816.54 for the Snowden Road Overlay (CRP 386) and Accounts Payable Warrants of $357,667.15 for the period ending August 31, 2026. In unfinished business, the Board agreed to move forward with an internal promotion for an interim chief of operations in the 9-1-1 Dispatch Department, and agreed to purchase higher-priced Zoom software for additional security features. A September 3 workshop covered data center development and a possible moratorium, and an animal shelter location, but the minutes record discussion only, with no decisions on those topics.

• Approved Business Agenda with one add-on: hiring of an interim position for the 9-1-1 Dispatch Department (unanimous)
• Approved Commissioner Meeting minutes for August 18, 2026, as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda with 11 items, including road project prospectuses and agreements, Dallesport Wastewater rate amendments, and scheduling of public hearings (unanimous)
• Approved final pay estimate for Snowden Road Overlay, CRP 386, in the amount of $185,816.54 (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable Warrants in the amount of $357,667.15 for the date ending August 31, 2026 (unanimous)
• Agreed to move forward with an internal promotion for an interim chief of operations in the 9-1-1 Dispatch Department
• Agreed to purchase the higher-priced Zoom software for additional security features
• Approved recess until 9:30 AM on Thursday, September 3, 2026, for a workshop (unanimous)

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The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners is meeting to hear public comments and hold hearings on extending a moratorium on battery energy storage systems, adjusting Dallesport wastewater rates, and amending the recreation park ordinance. The board will also consider consent agenda items, including personnel authorizations and a federal aid project, and approve several pay estimates for county projects.

• Public hearing on extension of moratorium and interim zoning controls for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Public hearing on proposed amendments to the County's Recreation Park Ordinance
• Continuation of public hearing for Dallesport Wastewater Rates
• Pay Estimate #2 for Bundle Preventive Maintenance Bearing Repairs CRP 378: $432,666.96
• Pay Estimate 1 and Final for Courthouse Exterior Wall and Stucco Repair: $91,545.00

The Board approved a 10% increase to Dallesport wastewater rates and set hookup fees at $6,000. It also extended the moratorium and interim zoning controls on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for up to six months, ending March 4, 2027. Additionally, the Board approved pay estimates, warrants, and a reappointment to the Mid-Columbia Economic Development Board, and set a public hearing for September 22, 2026, on ADU ordinance amendments.

• Approved 10% increase to Dallesport wastewater rates and $6,000 hookup fees (unanimous)
• Extended BESS moratorium and interim zoning controls up to 6 months, ending March 4, 2027 (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Estimate #2 for Bundle Preventive Maintenance Bearing Repairs CRP 378 in amount of $432,666.96 (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Estimate 1 and Final for Courthouse Exterior Wall and Stucco Repair in amount of $91,545.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Estimate 3 for Courthouse Exterior Wall Painting in amount of $113,037.61 (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable Warrants in amount of $1,163,128.69 (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment to Mid-Columbia Economic Development Board (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for September 22, 2026, for ADU ordinance amendments (unanimous)

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The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners is meeting to hear department updates, approve routine items, and later hold a public hearing on Dallesport wastewater rates. The consent agenda includes a Westlaw contract, a grant to the White Salmon Valley Pool Metropolitan Park District, and a two-year generator maintenance contract. The board will also consider a $131,699.83 payment for bridge maintenance work.

• $131,699.83 pay estimate for bridge deck and expansion joint repairs (CRP 376/377)
• Grant resolution for White Salmon Valley Pool Metropolitan Park District
• Two-year generator preventative maintenance contract (2026-2028)
• Behavioral Health Carelon agreement amendment #10
• Dallesport wastewater rates public hearing at 6:00 PM

The Board approved moving forward with advertising the Emergency Management Coordinator/Manager position despite a hiring freeze, due to the current employee's retirement. They also approved the consent agenda, payroll warrants, and a pay estimate, and scheduled a budget workshop for September 10, 2026. The Dallesport wastewater rate hearing was continued to August 25, 2026, with written testimony open until August 21.

• Approved hiring freeze exception for Emergency Management Coordinator/Manager (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with 5 items including Westlaw contract, White Salmon Valley Pool grant, and generator maintenance contract (unanimous)
• Approved payroll benefit warrants of $374,412.83 (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Estimate #2 for bridge repair in amount of $131,699.83 (unanimous)
• Scheduled 2027 budget workshop for September 10, 2026 at 9:30 AM
• Closed public hearing on Dallesport wastewater rates, continued to August 25, 2026 (unanimous)

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The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss a Public Works update on the dog shelter, receive a County Administrator update, and hold an executive session on pending litigation. In the afternoon, they will hold a public meeting to consider final approval of a boundary line adjustment, and approve a consent agenda including contract amendments and a fee waiver for an opioid awareness event.

• Discussion of Dog Shelter (Public Works update)
• Executive session on threatened/pending litigation (RCW 42.30.110(1)(i))
• Final approval of Boundary Line Adjustment BLS 2026-04, Volvovski
• Amendment to WA State DOC and Klickitat County DOC contract
• Fee waiver for Courthouse Lawn use by CPAKC for Opioid Overdose Awareness Week (Aug 31-Sep 7, 2026)

The Board of County Commissioners approved the consent agenda, accounts payable and payroll warrants totaling over $1.4 million, and a boundary line adjustment. They also approved a Sheriff's office hiring freeze exemption and a prosecutor's intern hire. No major policy decisions were made; a workshop was scheduled for September 3 to discuss data centers and the dog shelter.

• Approved consent agenda with 3 items (5-0)
• Approved accounts payable warrants $446,955.53 and payroll warrants $967,628.70 (5-0)
• Approved Boundary Line Adjustment BLA2026-04 (5-0)
• Approved Sheriff's office hiring freeze exemption and front office position posting
• Approved hiring a law school graduate as prosecutor intern
• Approved business agenda with addition of interim ordinance discussion
• Approved minutes of August 4, 2026 (5-0)
• Scheduled workshop for September 3, 2026 on data centers and dog shelter

Board of County Commissioners

The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners will meet on August 4, 2026, to discuss department updates, approve pay estimates for infrastructure repairs totaling $633,954.50, and hold a public hearing on the Supplemental Budget 2026-2. The board will also consider a zoning rezone request, a sewer rate increase advertisement, and interagency agreements for juvenile programs.

• Public hearing on Supplemental Budget 2026-2
• Approval of pay estimates for infrastructure repairs: $216,899.00 (Deck and Expansion Joint Repair) and $417,055.50 (Bearing Repairs)
• Ordinance approving Fahlenkamp Rezone Request (ZON 2026-01)
• Advertisement for Dallesport Sewer Rate Increase public hearing (September 1, 2026 — August 31, 2027)
• Request to advertise public hearing for 6-month extension to BESS Moratorium

The Board of County Commissioners approved a supplemental budget for 2026-2, along with an 11-item consent agenda covering appointments, contracts, and a rezone. They also approved pay estimates and warrants, and discussed postponing the County Administrator job advertisement until June 2027.

• Approved supplemental budget Resolution No. 06126 (unanimous)
• Approved 11-item consent agenda including Fahlenkamp rezone and BESS moratorium extension hearing (unanimous)
• Approved pay estimate #1 for CRP 376/377 at $216,899.00 (unanimous)
• Approved pay estimate #1 for CRP 378 at $417,055.50 (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable warrants of $799,349.31 (unanimous)
• Approved July 28, 2026 minutes with amendment changing 2040 to 2030 (unanimous)
• Agreed to postpone County Administrator job advertisement until June 2027 (discussion)

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The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public meeting to discuss a zone change request. The body is also considering several consent agenda items including infrastructure projects, facility maintenance, and jail services.

• Public meeting for Zone Change Request: ZON 2026-01
• Local Agency Federal Aid Project Prospectus and Agreement for Bickleton Hwy project, CRP 394
• Two-year service contract (2026-2028) for Klickitat County Facility HVAC maintenance
• MOU between Klickitat Valley Health and Department of Corrections for jail nursing services
• Lease Agreement for Aviation Maintenance Training Hangar at Columbia Gorge Regional Airport

The Board unanimously approved a zone change for approximately 56.84 acres from General Rural to Suburban Residential, accepting the Planning Commission's recommendation. They also approved the consent agenda with seven items, including contracts for the Bickleton Hwy project, HVAC maintenance, jail medical equipment, and a jail nursing MOU. Payroll and accounts payable warrants totaling over $1.5 million were approved. The meeting included updates from departments and a workshop on policies and 911 dispatch restructuring, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved rezone ZON 2026-01 (56.84 acres to Suburban Residential) (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with 7 items including Bickleton Hwy project agreements (unanimous)
• Approved $185,448.07 accounts payable and $1,325,397.52 payroll warrants (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes for July 21, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved business agenda as presented (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners will review department updates and approve pay estimates for county projects. The board will also consider a rezone request and a petition for annexation into Fire Protection District No. 3.

• Pay Estimate 3 for CGCC AMT Facility: $211,200.66
• Pay Estimate 2 for Klickitat County Courthouse Exterior Wall Painting: $66,108.50
• Request to schedule public meeting for Rezone Zon2026-01 (Adam Fahlenkamp)
• Petition for annexation of properties into Klickitat County Fire Protection District NO. 3
• Appointment of County 911 Coordinator

The Board approved a resolution to annex properties into Klickitat County Fire Protection District No. 3, and approved two pay estimates totaling $277,309.16 for the CGCC AMT Facility and courthouse painting. It also approved the consent agenda, benefit warrants, and the business agenda, and agreed to expand an office manager position and advertise a Board of Equalization vacancy.

• Approved Resolution No. 05726 for annexation into Fire Protection District No. 3 (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Estimate 3 for CGCC AMT Facility, $211,200.66 (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Estimate 2 for courthouse exterior painting, $66,108.50 (unanimous)
• Approved Benefit Warrants, $580,120.44 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda with 3 items (unanimous)
• Approved Business Agenda with Civic Plus discussion added (unanimous)
• Approved July 14, 2026 minutes with 2 amendments (unanimous)
• Agreed to expand Office Manager I to I/II and to advertise Board of Equalization vacancy

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The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve several service agreements and a change order for courthouse repairs. The agenda includes department updates and a potential executive session regarding pending litigation.

• Change Order No.1 for Klickitat County Courthouse Exterior Wall and Stucco Repair in the amount of $12,997.00
• GeoComm GIS Data Maintenance Services Project Agreement
• Behavioral Health Professional Services Agreement—Merle
• Klickitat County Health Department Food Worker Card Agreement
• Washington Military Department Homeland Security Grant Program Agreement Number E26-333

The Board approved a resolution setting a public hearing for the Q2 supplemental budget, approved several contracts including a courthouse repair change order, and approved accounts payable and payroll warrants. They also approved a letter of support for Republic Services and discussed Forest Service updates in a workshop.

• Approved Resolution No. 05426 setting public hearing for Q2 supplemental budget (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda with 5 items including contracts and $12,997 change order (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable warrants $290,738.34 and payroll warrants $943,021.26 (unanimous)
• Approved contract C15026 for Health Department Consolidated Contract Amendment #14 (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Republic Services for Seattle RFP
• Approved advertising for Deputy Prosecuting Attorney position level I-III
• Approved re-appointment resolution for David McNeal to Board of Equalization (to be on July 21 agenda)
• Approved minutes for July 7 and amendment to June 23 minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners will meet to review department updates and approve a consent agenda. The board is deciding on funding for road striping and overlay projects, as well as fee waivers and personnel authorizations.

• Pay Estimate #2 for Snowden Road Overlay (CRP 386): $1,776,254.25
• Pay Estimate #1 for 2026 Annual Striping Program (RN 642-26): $273,291.50
• Fee waiver request from Goldendale Rodeo Bible Camp
• Authorization to advertise for Real Property Appraiser and Substance Disorder Peer Counselor
• Radio System Use and 9-1-1/Dispatch Services Agreements

The Board of County Commissioners approved multiple consent agenda items, including fee waivers for the Goldendale Rodeo Bible Camp and authorization to advertise for two personnel positions. They also approved pay estimates for road projects, including $273,291.50 for the 2026 Annual Striping Program and $1,776,254.25 for the Snowden Road Overlay. All decisions were made unanimously.

• Approved Mutual Aid Agreement (MOU) with surrounding areas (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with 5 items, including radio/9-1-1 agreements and fee waiver for Goldendale Rodeo Bible Camp (unanimous)
• Approved pay estimate #1 for 2026 Annual Striping Program, $273,291.50 (unanimous)
• Approved pay estimate #2 for Snowden Road Overlay, $1,776,254.25 (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable warrants totaling $2,199,125.25 (unanimous)
• Approved business agenda and June 30, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

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The Board of County Commissioners will receive department updates and review a consent agenda. The meeting includes discussions on facility improvements and service contracts.

• Amendment #1 to Klickitat County Lead Entity for Salmon Recovery Contract C12125
• Washington State Historic County Courthouse Rehabilitation Grant Program for interior, ADA handrails, elevator, fire alarm, and bathrooms
• SECO Basic Service Operating Contract 911 Dispatch

The Board of County Commissioners met and approved a hiring freeze exemption request for the Assessor's office after discussion of funding. They also approved the consent agenda, including a salmon recovery contract amendment, a courthouse rehabilitation grant, and a 911 dispatch contract. Payroll and accounts payable warrants totaling over $1.4 million were approved. The board also went into executive session to discuss public contract bids.

• Approved hiring freeze exemption request (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with 3 items (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable warrants of $162,343.94 and payroll warrants of $1,303,414.03 (unanimous)
• Approved business agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes for June 23, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved recess until 1:00 PM (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

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The Board of County Commissioners will review department updates, approve minutes, and hold a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant. They will consider several consent‑agenda items, including an amendment to the Klickitat Mill Site Integrated Planning Grant, a purchase of first‑responder kits for the sheriff’s department, and a staffing advertisement for a maintenance technician in Bickleton. The meeting also includes new business such as the 100th Annual Goldendale Community Days presentation.

• Personnel authorization to advertise for a Maintenance Technician in Bickleton (Public Works)
• Amendment No. 3 to agreement # TCPIPG-2325-KICoED-00061 for the Klickitat Mill Site Integrated Planning Grant
• Sheriff authorization to purchase First Responder Kits for deputies
• Resolution to revise the Human Resources Organizational Chart, moving the Public Records Administrator position
• Deckard Technologies (RentalScape) software purchase contract

The Board approved the $70,000 Community Development Block Grant for the 2025 program year after a public hearing with no testimony. It also approved the consent agenda with two items pulled for discussion: a resolution moving the Public Records Administrator position to the Prosecuting Attorney's Office, and an engine purchase for a 2019 Tahoe PPV. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $70,000 CDBG for 2025 program year (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 05326 moving Public Records Administrator to Prosecuting Attorney's Office (unanimous)
• Approved engine purchase from Goldendale Exhaust for 2019 Tahoe PPV (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with 4 items, removing items 4 and 6 for discussion (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable warrants of $275,207.86 (unanimous)
• Approved business agenda with added discussions (unanimous)
• Approved June 16, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners will review department updates, approve the June 9 meeting minutes, and consider public comments. On the consent agenda, the board will vote on grant resolutions for Columbia Gorge Regional Airport and Klickitat Valley Health, a sheriff purchase of Motorola body‑worn cameras and radios, and a $84,573.35 change order for the courthouse exterior wall painting project. The board will also request final approval of two short plat applications (SPL 2025-20 for Verley and SPL 2024-10 for Ferguson) and approve pay estimates for the CGCC AMT Facility ($89,049.15) and the courthouse painting project ($10,770.00).

• Approve Change Order No. 1 for Klickitat County Courthouse Exterior Wall Painting ($84,573.35)
• Grant resolution to Columbia Gorge Regional Airport for economic development (amount not specified)
• Grant resolution to Klickitat Valley Health for economic development (amount not specified)
• Sheriff annual purchase of Motorola body‑worn camera system, portable radios, and Lexipol policies
• Final approval of Short Plat SPL 2025-20 (Verley) and SPL 2024-10 (Ferguson)

The Board approved several resolutions for economic development grants, two short plats, and multiple pay estimates. Additionally, the Board authorized advertising for a Public Records Administrator position.

• Approved Resolution No. 05126 for Columbia Gorge Regional Airport grant (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 05225 for Klickitat Valley Health grant (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff annual purchase of camera systems, radios, and policies (unanimous)
• Approved Courthouse exterior wall painting change order for $84,573.35 (unanimous)
• Approved Senior Nutrition Services Amendment No. 9 (unanimous)
• Approved MIPP A Agreement Amendment No. 1 (unanimous)
• Approved CGCC AMT Facility pay estimate of $89,049.15 (unanimous)
• Approved Courthouse exterior wall painting pay estimate of $10,770.00 (unanimous)

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The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve short plats, contracts, and personnel actions, and to hold executive sessions regarding employee performance and litigation.

• Final approval of Short Plats SPL 2026-02, SPL 2025-12, and BLA 2025-13 Barker
• Contract Agreement with Area Agency on Aging & Disability Services for Benefits Enrollment Center Services (2026-2028)
• Local Agency Supplemental Agreement #8 with GN Northern, Inc. for geotechnical engineering services
• Approval to purchase parts and labor for EQ1600 312 Excavator
• Personnel authorization to advertise for Legal Administrative Assistant I

The Board approved multiple land use items including two short plats and a boundary line adjustment. Additionally, the Board approved the consent agenda and accounts payable warrants totaling $480,171.00.

• Approved advertisement for Road Crew position in Bickleton
• Approved June 2, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Approved Consent Agenda with 6 items (unanimously)
• Approved Accounts Payable Warrants for $480,171.00 (unanimously)
• Approved Short Plat SPL 2026-02, Lade (unanimously)
• Approved Short Plat SPL 2025-12, Scott (unanimously)
• Approved Boundary Line Adjustment BLA2025-13, Barker (unanimously)

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The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners will consider approving pay estimates, contracts, and resolutions for various county services and projects. The meeting includes updates from department heads and public comment opportunities.

• Approval of Pay Estimate #1 for Snowden Road Overlay ($534,369.30)
• Resolution to temporarily close six bridges
• Release of Retainage for Klickitat County Superior Court Remodel ($13,081.45)
• Small Works Contract for 2026-2028 Fire Alarm Testing and Inspection
• Resolution to create a new Community Development Department

The commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to temporarily close six bridges: Leidel, White Salmon, Whitmore, Bear Creek, Tom Miller, and Horseshoe Bend. They also approved a $534,369.30 road overlay estimate, $13,081.45 retainage release for a court remodel, and payroll warrants totaling $680,214.08. All items on the consent agenda and other routine approvals passed unanimously.

• Approved Business Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 26, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda with 11 items (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Estimate #1 for Snowden road overlay $534,369.30 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution to temporarily close six bridges (unanimous)
• Approved Release of Retainage for Superior Court remodel $13,081.45 (unanimous)
• Approved Payroll Warrants totaling $680,214.08 (unanimous)
• Approved motion to recess until June 4 for Bickleton tour (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review department updates and a consent agenda. The board is deciding on several contracts for courthouse repairs and equipment procurement.

• Purchase of one John Deere 772P-Tier Motor Grader for $436,054.25 plus tax
• Contracts for Klickitat County Courthouse exterior wall painting
• Contracts for Klickitat County Courthouse exterior wall repair and stucco replacement
• Funding agreements for the Columbia Gorge Regional Airport T-Hangar Project
• Sale of retired Sheriff K9 'Profi' to Sergeant Dyment

The May 26, 2026 Board of County Commissioners meeting minutes are pending and no substantive actions, approvals, or denials are documented in the provided text.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will receive department updates and review a consent agenda. The body is deciding on a burn ban for unincorporated areas and several interlocal and professional service agreements.

• Resolution to establish a ban on open outdoor burning in unincorporated Klickitat County Burn Ban Zone Three
• Agreement with Summit Law Group, PLLC for outside counsel regarding Public Records Act violations
• Interlocal Agreement with the City of White Salmon for Probation Services
• Contracts and Contract Bonds for CRP 390 Guardrail Upgrades
• Five-year maintenance agreement extension with Long Building Technologies

The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a recess, the business agenda, and the May 12 meeting minutes. They also approved a consent agenda covering 11 items such as a ban on open outdoor burning, new contracts, and a flagger/laborer advertisement. Payroll warrants totaling $288,576.44 were approved, and verbal approval was given to advertise for a Senior Accountant.

• Approved recess until 1:00 PM (unanimous)
• Approved Business Agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Commissioner Meeting Minutes for May 12, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda with 11 items, including open‑burn ban and contract approvals (unanimous)
• Approved payroll warrants totaling $288,576.44 (unanimous)
• Granted verbal approval to advertise for a Senior Accountant/Accountant I (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding Supplemental Budget 2026-1 and a public meeting for the final approval of Short Plat SPL 2024-03, Paxson. The body will also consider several interlocal agreements and equipment purchases for the Sheriff's Department.

• Public hearing for Supplemental Budget 2026-1
• Final approval request for Short Plat SPL 2024-03, Paxson
• Sheriff's Department equipment purchases: $33,385.60 for night vision/thermal scopes, $15,044.58 for 17 Glock firearms and holsters, and $11,894.88 for rifle plates
• Small Works Contract with Southern Folger Contracting for Klickitat County Jail Hold 4 Door Addition
• Interlocal Agreements with the City of Bingen and City of Goldendale for Probation Services

The commissioners unanimously approved the Business Agenda, the May 5 meeting minutes, and most items on the Consent Agenda. They also approved accounts payable and payroll benefit warrants totaling $1,081,719.96, the Quarter 1 Supplemental Budget Resolution No. 03126, and a short‑plat subdivision (SPL2024‑03, Paxon). Finally, the board authorized purchases of rifle plates ($11,894.88) and night‑vision/thermal scopes ($33,385.60) after pulling those items from the consent agenda.

• Approved Business Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 5, 2026 Commissioners’ minutes (unanimous)
• Approved eight Consent Agenda items, postponing items 8 and 9 (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable Warrants $172,714.94 and Payroll Benefit Warrants $909,004.02 (unanimous)
• Approved Quarter 1 Supplemental Budget Resolution No. 03126 (unanimous)
• Approved Short Plat SPL2024‑03, Paxon (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of rifle plates $11,894.88 and night‑vision/thermal scopes $33,385.60 (unanimous)