Klickitat County public meetings in 2022

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider appointing interim leadership for Public Works and the County Engineer. The meeting includes public reviews of two boundary line adjustments and several contracts for senior services. The board will also discuss recruiting a Public Health Officer.

• Boundary Line Adjustment BLA 2022-18 (Husum vicinity) and BLA 2022-14 (Lyle vicinity)
• Interim appointments of Jeff Hunter as Acting Public Works Director and Seth Scarola as Acting County Engineer
• Senior Services contracts with Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of SW Washington for nutrition ($171,213), transportation ($145,358), and Volunteer Connection Program ($150,000)
• Contract with Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of SW Washington for disease prevention services up to $5,170
• Change Order No. 1 with Berry, Dun, McNeil & Parker, LLC for Enterprise Resource Planning Software Selection Project

The Board of County Commissioners approved interim appointments for the Public Works Director and County Engineer. They granted final approval for two boundary line adjustments and passed a 15-item consent agenda including senior services contracts. The Board also authorized over $2.1 million in payroll and accounts payable warrants.

• Approved interim appointment of Jeff Hunter as Public Works Director and Seth Scarola as County Engineer (Unanimous)
• Approved Boundary Line Adjustment BLA2022-18 in Husum vicinity (Unanimous)
• Approved Boundary Line Adjustment BLA2022-14 in Lyle vicinity (Unanimous)
• Approved 15-item consent agenda including senior services contracts and wage adjustments (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,125,425.05 in combined accounts payable and payroll warrants (Unanimous)
• Granted verbal approval to fill Maintenance Technician position in Glenwood
• Approved interim base salary and pay for Acting Public Works Director and Acting County Engineer (Unanimous)
• Approved change of Fiscal Manager position from Pay Grade 72 to 73 (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session and a regular business meeting to discuss department updates and a series of consent agenda items. The body is deciding on several board appointments, professional service contracts, and budget transfers.

• Pay estimate of $465,595.98 to James Dean Construction for the Courtney Road Project
• Reimbursement up to $5,000.00 for the rehab and remodel of Grange hall #98 in White Salmon
• Contract for Electronic Medical Record software between Klickitat County Behavioral Health and Athena Health
• Award of bid for the Satus Pass Radio Site Project to Day Wireless
• Creation of a Klickitat County vehicle fleet pool

The Board of County Commissioners approved a wide-ranging consent agenda including various board appointments, contracts, and budget transfers. They also authorized a payment for the Courtney Road Project and elected Lisa Janicki to the DNR Forest Practices Board.

• Approved 18 consent agenda items including board appointments and contracts (unanimous)
• Approved $465,595.98 pay estimate to James Dean Construction for Courtney Road Project (unanimous)
• Approved $944,918.80 in accounts payable warrants (unanimous)
• Elected Lisa Janicki as DNR Forest Practices Board candidate (unanimous)
• Approved verbal request to advertise for Project Coordinator in Natural Resources/Economic Development
• Approved verbal request to proceed with County Administrative Building photo project
• Approved December 6, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Pulled appointment of Jacob Anderson to Columbia Gorge Regional Airport Board for further discussion

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to adopt the 2023 budget, tax levies, and the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan. The board will also consider an ordinance regarding decommission plans for wind and solar energy projects.

• Adoption of the 2023 budget for Klickitat County Government in the amount of $59,484,698
• Establishment of the 2023 Road Levy and tax levies for the General Fund, Election Reserve Fund, and Veterans Relief Fund
• Adoption of the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan
• Ordinance providing a 'Model' Decommission Plan for wind and solar energy projects
• Final payment of $26,103.17 to Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company for the Klickitat County Services Building Project

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the 2023 budget, tax levies, and the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan. The Board also passed an ordinance establishing a model decommission plan for wind and solar energy projects.

• Adopted 2023 budget totaling $49,484,698.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 tax levies for General Fund, Election Reserve Fund, and Veterans Relief Fund (Unanimous)
• Established 2023 Road Levy (Unanimous)
• Adopted 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan (Unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance No. 0121322 regarding energy development and Model Decommission Plans for wind and solar projects (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 13122 regarding Finance Steering Committee & ERP implementation (Unanimous)
• Approved $26,103.17 final payment to Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company for Services Building Project (Unanimous)
• Authorized increased hourly rate to advertise for a Public Health Officer

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings to adopt the 2023 budget and the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting includes bid openings for a radio tower and electronic filing solutions, as well as a discussion on Solid Waste contract amendments.

• Public hearing for 2023 budget and 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan
• Public hearing for supplemental budget expenditures of $384,900
• Bid opening for Satus Pass Radio Tower construction
• Consideration of Short Plat SPL2022-14 for Charlene Gilpatrick in Trout Lake vicinity
• Contract for $10,454 for home delivered meal services via Area Agency for Aging & Disabilities

The Board approved a $384,900 supplemental budget and the Six Year Road Transportation Improvement Program for 2023-2028. They also approved a short plat in the Trout Lake vicinity and forwarded bids for a radio tower and electronic filing solutions for review. Public hearings for the 2023 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan were continued to December 13, 2022.

• Approved $384,900 supplemental budget and amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Six Year Road Transportation Improvement Program 2023-2028 (unanimous)
• Approved Annual Construction Program for 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Short Plat SPL2022-15 in Trout Lake vicinity (unanimous)
• Forwarded $533,948.58 Satus Pass Radio Tower bid to Public Works (unanimous)
• Forwarded $45,800 electronic filing proposal to Clerk's office (unanimous)
• Continued 2023 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan hearings to Dec 13 (unanimous)
• Approved 16 consent agenda items including senior services contracts and personnel changes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public meetings to consider several short plats and the final approval of the Mountain View Estates subdivision. The agenda also includes a public hearing on the Washington Gorge Action Programs performance review and various contract approvals.

• Public meeting for final approval of Subdivision SUB2018-01 (Mountain View Estates)
• Consideration of Short Plats SPL2021-32, SPL2021-17, and SPL2022-09
• Contract increase of $10,000 for The Watershed Company for Critical Areas Ordinance update
• Snow removal contract with Dirt Works Unlimited at $134.38 per hour
• Payment estimates to All Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. totaling $112,134.32

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to adopt the 2023 preliminary budget and set public hearings for the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan and a supplemental budget. The session includes several public meetings regarding land boundary adjustments and short plats.

• Adoption of 2023 Preliminary Budget and 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan public hearing
• Property tax Levy Certification for $6,000,000.00 for the 2023 general and road funds
• Payment of $628,008.51 to James Dean Construction, Inc for Courtney Road Project
• Contract with Potts & Associates for lobbying services at $3,300.00 per year
• Public meetings for short plats and boundary adjustments in Goldendale, Glenwood, and Husum

The Board of Commissioners approved four boundary line adjustments and short plats. They also passed a consent agenda including the 2023 preliminary budget and a property tax levy certification. The Board decided against early office closures for Christmas and New Year's Eve.

• Approved 2023 Preliminary Budget and set public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved property tax levy certification for $6,042,262.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Boundary Line Adjustment BLA2022-10 in Husum vicinity (unanimous)
• Approved Boundary Line Adjustment & Short Plat BLA2022-04 and SPL2022-08 in Goldendale vicinity (unanimous)
• Approved Short Plat SPL2022-10 in Glenwood vicinity (unanimous)
• Approved Short Plat SPL2021-28 in Goldendale vicinity (unanimous)
• Approved $155.87/hour snow removal contract for Pioneer Center (unanimous)
• Approved $628,008.51 pay estimate for Courtney Road Project (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss department updates and a presentation from the Mid-Columbia Houseless Collaborative. The body is deciding on several consent agenda items including emergency management equipment and public health funding. A public hearing regarding amendments to the Model Decommissioning Plan remains open for comment.

• Increase of $52,000 in funding for Public Health Department contract amendment No. 9
• Purchase of GPS receiver SecureSync Model 2406-413 for $9,964.93
• Emergency Management Performance Grant (22EMPG) in the amount of $31,866
• Contract with Gary Denny Floor Covering for $8,899.55 for courthouse flooring
• Grant agreement with Amerigroup Washington, Inc. for $20,000.00 for incarceration transition assistance

The Board of County Commissioners discussed updating the County Comprehensive Plan and supported issuing a request for proposals (RFP) for a consultant. The Board also expressed support for hiring a project coordinator to lead community engagement for the plan.

• Supported issuing an RFP for a consultant to assist with the Comprehensive Plan update
• Supported finding a project coordinator for the Comprehensive Plan update
• Supported placing the Comprehensive Plan on the County website

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a supplemental budget of $345,628. The meeting includes discussions on opioid settlement funding for adult probation and two boundary line adjustments. The body will also review several professional services agreements for public health and behavioral health services.

• Public hearing for a supplemental budget and amendments totaling $345,628
• Request for $110,000 in annual Opioid Settlement Agreement funding for one FTE Adult Probation employee
• Boundary Line Adjustment BLA2021-18 (James and Patricia Farrer) and BLA2022-11 (Michelle & Brian Martin)
• Budget transfer of $367,265 within the Building Inspection Department for wages
• Quit Claim Deed of 3.94 acres (the “Rock Quarry”) to 101 Bar Ranch LLC

The Board approved a supplemental budget to establish the Behavioral Health Department and designated it as the provider of County Designated Crisis Responders. Several professional services agreements for crisis responders and health programs were approved. Two boundary line adjustments in the Goldendale and Glenwood vicinities were also granted.

• Approved Supplemental Budget 2022-3 for $345,628 (unanimous)
• Designated Behavioral Health Department as provider of County Designated Crisis Responders (unanimous)
• Approved 6 professional services agreements for crisis responders and WIC counseling (unanimous)
• Approved Boundary Line Adjustment BLA2021-18 in Goldendale vicinity (unanimous)
• Approved Boundary Line Adjustment BLA2022-11 in Glenwood vicinity (unanimous)
• Authorized signing of Joint Columbia Gorge Regional Airport Policy Statement (unanimous)
• Approved $223,990.38 in accounts payable warrants (unanimous)
• Denied motion for moratorium on lithium batteries (1-2)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a continued public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the County’s Model Decommissioning Plan. The meeting also includes department updates and a consent agenda with various appointments and contract amendments.

• Public hearing on proposed amendments to Klickitat County’s Model Decommissioning Plan
• Pay estimate of $469,163.26 to James Dean Construction, Inc. for Courtney Road Project
• Purchase of four Watson 2nd Tier Monitor Array Bars for $5,554.14
• Proposed boundary line adjustments BLA2022-18 (Goldendale) and BLA2022-11 (Glenwood)
• Fee waiver request of $320.00 for WSU Extension/4-H Horse Project

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved resolutions to lift burn bans in three zones. They also approved the filling of a Public Educator position and forwarded two healthcare record system proposals for review.

• Rescinded outdoor burning restrictions for Burn Ban Zones one, two, and three (Unanimous)
• Approved filling the Public Educator position in the Public Health Department
• Approved forwarding two proposals for an Electronic Healthcare Record System to the Public Health Director (Unanimous)
• Approved $469,163.26 pay estimate for James Dean Construction, Inc. for Courtney Road Project (Unanimous)
• Approved $5,554.14 purchase of four monitor array bars for Emergency Management (Unanimous)
• Approved $320.00 fee waiver for WSU Extension/4-H Horse Project (Unanimous)
• Granted request for Transfer Station employees to take lunch breaks
• Approved reorganization of the Solid Waste Department

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a supplemental budget and various public health contracts. The agenda includes a public meeting for a boundary line adjustment and the opening of proposals for a healthcare record system.

• Proposed supplemental budget and amendments of $345,628
• Boundary Line Adjustment BLA2022-08 for Jerald Dean & LI Dean Enterprises, LLC
• Payment of $97,942.81 to Frank Gurney, Inc. for 2022 Guardrail Repairs
• Payment of $64,789.05 to Strip Rite, Inc. for 2022 Annual Stripping Program
• Funding increase of $9,413 for the Washington State Department of Health contract

The Board discussed a proposal from current public defender attorneys for the 2023-2024 contract period and asked Commissioner Sauter to prepare a counter offer. They unanimously approved a boundary line adjustment in the Glenwood vicinity. The Board also verbally approved ditch repairs on Sleepy Hollow Road, and approved several consent agenda items including a fire district annexation resolution and a supplemental budget hearing date.

• Approved Boundary Line Adjustment BLA2022-08 in Glenwood vicinity (unanimous)
• Verbally approved $30,000 ditch repairs on Sleepy Hollow Road
• Approved consent agenda with 8 items including fire district annexation resolution and supplemental budget hearing
• Approved pay estimate of $67,942.81 to Frank Gurmey, Inc. for guardrail repairs (unanimous)
• Approved final pay estimate of $64,789.05 to Strip Rite, Inc. for annual striping program (unanimous)
• Approved warrants totaling $308,541.43 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes for September 27 and October 11, 2022 (unanimous)
• Discussed public defender contract; counter offer to be prepared by Commissioner Sauter

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting public hearings regarding the 2023 Preliminary Budget, the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan, and transportation program amendments. The meeting also includes decisions on road closures, burn bans, and contract extensions.

• Public hearings for 2023 Preliminary Budget and 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan
• Proposed amendments to the Annual and Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program 2023-2028
• Contract increase of $150,000 for GN Northern, Inc. geotechnical services, raising the maximum payable to $200,000
• Temporary closure of Courtney Road, No. 11700 from October 15 to November 18, 2022
• Payment of $23,867.15 to Central Mechanical Services for Courthouse Plumbing Remodel Project 2022

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing a long-term road improvement schedule. The plan details specific projects for road widening, bridge maintenance, and paving across the county through 2028.

• 2023 projects totaling $7,347 (in thousands), including Bickleton Hwy widening and Courtney Road reconstruction
• 2024 projects totaling $6,943 (in thousands), including Sundale Road/Old Hwy 8 reconstruction ($2,830)
• Bridge maintenance including Roosevelt Overpass, Rock Creek, and Miller bridge repairs
• Proposed future projects including Klickitat sidewalks and town road overlays in 2028
• Wood Gulch Bridge replacement on Schrantz Road

The Board of County Commissioners canceled the 2023 Capital Improvement Plan and preliminary budget public hearings, deciding to restart the process and repost notices in December due to the addition of the Behavioral Health Department. The Board also approved ordering three 2023 Chevy Tahoes and equipment for the Sheriff's Office at a total cost of $263,825.48, with Commissioner Christopher opposed. The Transportation Improvement Program public hearing was continued to a later date, and a burn ban for Zone 3 was reinstated effective October 12 through October 31, 2022.

• Canceled 2023 CIP and preliminary budget public hearings; process to restart with new notices in December (unanimous)
• Approved $263,825.48 for three 2023 Chevy Tahoes and equipment for Sheriff's Office (2-1, Christopher opposed)
• Continued Transportation Improvement Program public hearing; written comment open until Oct 18, 5 PM (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 09222 reinstating burn ban in Zone 3, effective Oct 12-31, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with 7 items, pulling item #6 (burn ban Zone 3) for further review (unanimous)
• Approved $23,867.15 final pay estimate to Central Mechanical Services for courthouse plumbing remodel (unanimous)
• Approved warrants totaling $922,941.64 for accounts payable, payroll, and benefits (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 09322 for new Behavioral Health position descriptions and salary placements (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting. The provided agenda consists primarily of procedural boilerplate and standard meeting sections.

The Board approved a $345,629 agreement with Beacon Health Options to develop a local crisis response program, and continued public hearings on the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan and the 2023 preliminary budget to October 11, 2022. The Board also authorized advertising for temporary winter snowplow positions and filling a vacant Payroll Analyst position. A request to purchase three sheriff's vehicles was tabled for further discussion.

• Approved $345,629 crisis response program agreement with Beacon Health Options (unanimous)
• Continued 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan hearing to October 11, 2022 (unanimous)
• Continued 2023 preliminary budget hearing to October 11, 2022 (unanimous)
• Authorized advertising for temporary winter snowplow positions
• Authorized filling vacant Payroll Analyst position in Auditor's Office
• Approved renaming Department 27 Chemical Dependency to Behavioral Health and creating Fund 145 (unanimous)
• Tabled sheriff's vehicle purchase of three 2023 Chevy Tahoes ($263,825.48)
• Approved warrants totaling $185,281.65 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding budget amendments and land development fees. The body is also reviewing several public health contracts and a road project payment.

• Public hearing for supplemental budget appropriations of $971,614
• Public hearing for amendments to County Code chapter 2.72 regarding Land Development Fees
• Payment of $619,677.50 to James Dean Construction, Inc. for Courtney Road Project CRP 342 & 343
• Agreement to provide $78,665.60 to WSU Extension for an extension program
• Agreement with SWACH for up to $99,000 for nursing and mental health services

The Board approved a supplemental budget of $971,614 for 2022-2, including cost-of-living adjustments and state mandates. It also approved amendments to land development fees, which will be prepared as a final ordinance for October 4. The public hearing on the Model Decommissioning Plan was continued to a future date for further review. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution 08322 for Supplemental Budget 2022-2 ($971,614) (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to KCC Title 2 Land Development Fees (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing on Model Decommissioning Plan to a future date (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with 11 items (unanimous)
• Approved pay estimate No. 5 to James Dean Construction ($619,677.50) (unanimous)
• Approved pay estimate No. 2 to Stripe Rite ($16,220.77) (unanimous)
• Approved warrants totaling $1,839,317.36 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review proposed amendments to the Model Decommissioning Plan and consider funding for water system corrosion control. The meeting includes the adoption of the 2023 preliminary budget and extensions of outdoor burning restrictions.

• Proposed $140,000 for Glenwood Water System corrosion control and leak detection
• Adoption of the 2023 preliminary budget with a public hearing set for October 4, 2022
• Public hearing for the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan
• Extensions of outdoor burning restrictions for Zones One, Two, and Three through October 14, 2022
• Homeland Security Grant Program Agreement for $48,757.00

The Board unanimously approved moving forward to create a Klickitat County Behavioral Health Department, authorizing the chairman to sign off on an organization chart. They also approved two boundary line adjustments, a $140,000 landfill gas improvement funding agreement for the Glenwood water system, and continued a public hearing on amendments to the Model Decommissioning Plan. The consent agenda included 10 items, with one burn ban resolution pulled for separate discussion.

• Approved creation of Behavioral Health Department and authorized chairman to sign organization chart (unanimous)
• Approved Boundary Line Adjustment BLA2022-05 in Trout Lake vicinity (unanimous)
• Approved Boundary Line Adjustment BLA2022-12 in Goldendale vicinity (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing on Model Decommissioning Plan amendments to September 27, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved $140,000 Landfill Gas Improvement Funding Assistance Agreement for Glenwood water system (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with 10 items, including burn ban resolutions and preliminary budget adoption (unanimous)
• Approved warrants totaling $303,201.28 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to advertise for vacant Deputy Clerk position in Commissioner's Office

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss road usage by solar company workers and consider temporary 35 mph speed limits on five county roads. The meeting also includes personnel authorizations and boundary line adjustment scheduling.

• Temporary 35 mph speed limits on Middle, Schrantz, Van Noster, Hooker, and Naught Roads for Lund Hill Solar farm construction
• Request from Alder Creek Pioneer Museum to change scope of $2,000 Historic Preservation Grant
• Authorization to hire Clerical Administrative Assistant II ($18.17-$19.26 per hour)
• Scheduling of public meetings for Boundary Line Adjustments BLA 2022-05 and PLA 2022-12
• Transfer of a 2012 Ford Escape from Planning to Public Health Department

The Board approved temporary 35 mph speed limits on five county roads until major construction at the Lund Hill Solar farm is completed. They also approved a $10,000 grant to Cemetery District #1 for tree trimming and maintenance, and allowed the Alder Creek Pioneer Museum to redirect a $2,000 historic preservation grant from a book project to textile/paper preservation. The consent agenda included vehicle transfer, committee reappointment, and a personnel authorization.

• Approved temporary 35 mph speed limits on Middle, Schrantz, Van Noster, Hooker, and Naught roads for Lund Hill Solar construction (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 MOU with Klickitat County Cemetery District #1 for tree trimming and cemetery maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved Alder Creek Pioneer Museum's request to change scope of $2,000 historic preservation grant to textile/paper preservation (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: vehicle transfer, committee reappointment, personnel authorization, and two public hearing dates (unanimous)
• Approved warrants totaling $1,000,312.98 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 30 and September 6, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular business meeting to discuss land use adjustments and a lease for a wildfire operating base. The board is also scheduling a public hearing for supplemental budget appropriations.

• Proposed $1,035,614 in supplemental appropriations and amendments to the 2022 Budget
• Lease agreement for office and storage space at 45 Airport Way, Dallesport, for a Wildfire Forward Operating Base
• Public meeting for Boundary Line Adjustment BLA2022-07 (Lawton Creek LLC) in the Goldendale vicinity
• Public meeting for Subdivision SUB 2019-02 (Matt Graves) in the BZ Corner vicinity

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a boundary line adjustment (BLA2022-07) near Goldendale and final approval of a 4-lot subdivision (SUB2019-02) near BZ Corner. They also approved a consent agenda including a lease for a Wildfire Forward Operating Base at the Columbia Gorge Regional Airport and a resolution scheduling a public hearing on budget amendments totaling $1,035,614. The meeting included updates from Public Works, Economic Development, and Code Compliance, but no major policy decisions were made.

• Approved Boundary Line Adjustment BLA2022-07 near Goldendale (unanimous)
• Approved final subdivision SUB2019-02 creating 4 lots near BZ Corner (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with lease for Wildfire Forward Operating Base at 45 Airport Way, Dallesport (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 07522 scheduling public hearing on $1,035,614 budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved warrants totaling $356,334.14 (unanimous)
• Recessed for lunch and adjourned to September 8, 2023 budget workshops

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss department updates and a variety of administrative agreements. The session includes a public meeting regarding a boundary line adjustment and preparations for 2023 budget workshops.

• Participation in the Washington State Opioid Settlement Agreement ($518 million over 17 years)
• Public meeting for Boundary Line Adjustment BLA2022-09 in the Husum vicinity
• Reimbursement Agreement between Public Works and Klickitat County Fire District No. 1
• Credit card service agreement between the Auditor’s Office and Automated Merchant Systems
• Resolution to rescind Resolution No. 17719 regarding exempt employee hour recording

The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners approved several items including participation in the Washington State Opioid Settlement Agreement, a boundary line adjustment in the Husum vicinity, and Rural Arterial Program grant applications for the Schrantz Road Bridge replacement and Sunnyside Road resurfacing. The board also approved pay estimates for the Courtney Road project and County Services Building, and authorized vehicle monitoring software for county departments. No substantive decisions were made during the morning workshop session, which was largely informational.

• Approved participation in Washington State Opioid Settlement Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Boundary Line Adjustment BLA2022-09 off Arrow Line in Husum vicinity (unanimous)
• Approved RAP grant applications for Schrantz Road Bridge replacement and Sunnyside Road Resurfacing (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Estimate No. 4 to James Dean Construction for $574,764.48 for Courtney Road Project (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Estimate No. 27 to Kirby Nagelhout Construction for $59,048.68 for County Services Building (unanimous)
• Approved warrants totaling $1,850,261.27 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution rescinding requirement for exempt employees to record actual hours worked, effective Sept 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved allowing departments to install vehicle monitoring software upon request (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to handle appointments and schedule public hearings. The session includes a series of budget workshops on August 25, 2022, covering various county departments.

• Appointment of Jason Hartmann to the Mid-Columbia Economic Development District Board
• Appointment of Sunday Sutton to the Klickitat County Board of Health
• Scheduling of August 30 public meeting for Boundary Line Adjustment BLA2022-09 in the Husum vicinity
• Scheduling of September 20 public hearing for the Model Decommissioning Plan amendment
• Appointment of William Muir and Laurie Wilhite to the Klickitat Citizen’s Review Committee

The Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, including appointments and a public hearing date, and discussed solar farm regulations, noting that state-level EFSEC approval could override local controls. No final action was taken on solar ordinances. The meeting also included budget workshops for multiple departments.

• Approved business agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes for August 9 and 16, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with 5 items, including appointments to boards and a public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved warrants totaling $188,329.70 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:35 PM (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a request for a burn ban variance for a ceremonial event in White Salmon. The body is also deciding on several construction pay estimates, contract amendments, and the rejection of bids for two projects due to cost.

• Burn ban variance request for Lakota Nation Ceremonial Sundance at 1376 Highway 14, White Salmon
• Pay estimate of $276,725.50 to Stripe Rite, Inc. for 2022 Annual Striping Program
• Change order of $266,104.32 to James Dean Construction, Inc. for Courtney Road Project
• Proposed public hearing on September 27, 2022, regarding Land Development Fees
• Authorization to purchase a DJI Matrice 300 RTK Drone and accessories for $37,540.24

The Board approved moving forward with Landfill Gas Improvement Fund applications for the Dallesport and Goldendale Wastewater Treatment Plants, each totaling $250,000. They also discussed the future ownership of the Dallesport plant at a community meeting, noting current rates cover maintenance but not capital costs. The Board did not approve or deny a burn ban variance request due to lack of statutory authority. Several road project payments and change orders were approved.

• Approved LFG Fund applications for Dallesport and Goldendale wastewater plant improvements ($250,000 each)
• Approved Pay Estimate No. 6 to Interstate Concrete & Asphalt for $12,239.41 (Roosevelt Grade Road Overlay)
• Approved Pay Estimate No. 1 to Stripe Rite, Inc. for $276,725.50 (2022 Annual Striping Program)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 to James Dean Construction for $266,104.32 (Courtney Road Project)
• Approved consent agenda with 8 items, including drone purchase for $37,540.24
• Approved warrants totaling $1,210,206.05
• Burn ban variance request for Lakota Nation event not approved or denied (no statutory authority)
• Approved appointment of Sunday Sutton to Board of Health

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public meeting regarding a short plat in the Goldendale vicinity. The board is also reviewing personnel authorizations for vacant positions and updates to the Senior Services Department organizational chart.

• Public meeting for Short Plat SPL2021-28 (Parcel No. 04-16-3207-7503/00) for Jim & Patricia Farrer
• Payment of $23,911.69 to Lee Contractors, LLC for the Klickitat County Courthouse Improvement Project
• Resolution to combine Casual Cook and Casual Van Drive positions into one full-time role in the Senior Services Department
• Personnel authorization to advertise for a Juvenile Department Office Manager
• Personnel authorization to advertise for an Accounting Administrative Assistant/Clerical Administrative Assistant II

The Board of County Commissioners approved a short plat creating three lots in the Goldendale vicinity, a contract for behavioral health expertise, and several personnel authorizations. They also approved the consent agenda, including a final acceptance for the courthouse improvement project and an interagency agreement. The board deferred approval of the August 2 meeting minutes to a future date when all commissioners are present.

• Approved final approval of Short Plat SPL2021-28, creating 3 lots (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Chris Devilleneuve for behavioral health services, up to $78,000 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with 4 items, including $23,911.69 retainage release to Lee Contractors (unanimous)
• Approved personnel authorization to advertise for Juvenile Department Office Manager (unanimous)
• Approved warrants totaling $451,857.70 (unanimous)
• Deferred approval of August 2, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussed but took no action on public defender services proposal
• Held executive session on contract negotiations; no action taken

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public meeting regarding a boundary line adjustment and short plat for parcels in the Goldendale vicinity. The session also includes a workshop with department directors and several consent agenda items regarding public safety and personnel.

• Public meeting for Boundary Line Adjustment BLA2021-19 and Short Plat SPL2021-33 (Parcel No. 04-16-0950-001/00 and 04-16-0900-0012/00)
• Purchase of Lexipol Annual Policy Manual and Daily Training Bulletins for $16,443.26
• Purchase of Grammarly Annual Subscription for Jail Staff for $3,440.00
• Purchase of HID Global CrossMatch Annual Maintenance Agreement for $3,807.65
• Inter-Local Cooperation Agreement for Crisis Intervention Services between Skamania County and Klickitat County

The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution authorizing submission of a joint $100-million U.S. DOT Bridge Investment Program Grant for replacement of the Hood River-White Salmon Bridge. They also approved an agreement with Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC for project management services to prepare an RFP for new financial management software. The board approved a boundary line adjustment and short plat in the Goldendale vicinity, and a consent agenda with 11 items including inter-local agreements, personnel authorizations, and purchases.

• Approved Resolution No. 06822 authorizing $100M grant application for Hood River-White Salmon Bridge replacement (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with BerryDunn for financial software RFP project management, budget $76,300 plus $4,500 travel (unanimous)
• Approved Boundary Line Adjustment BLA2021-19 and Short Plat SPL2021-33 in Goldendale vicinity (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with 11 items including inter-local agreements, personnel authorizations, and purchases (unanimous)
• Approved warrants totaling $251,138.53 for accounts payable (unanimous)
• Granted verbal approval to advertise for vacant Accounting/Administrative Assistant in Emergency Management
• Closed 2014 Dallesport code compliance case pending prosecutor's recommendation
• Directed property owner on Elton Drive to use Accessory Dwelling Unit permitting process for tiny home

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will open bids for a parking lot project in Goldendale and review several inter-agency agreements and grants. The meeting includes department updates and the scheduling of future public meetings for short plat approvals.

• Bid opening for four Goldendale parking lots with an estimated cost between $600,000 and $1,000,000
• SECO County Basic Service Operating Grant Contract for $458,918.00
• Payment of $47,447.46 to Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company for the County Services Building Project
• Extended warranty agreement with Schindler Elevator Corporation for $460.00 per month
• Inter-Local Cooperation Agreement for Crisis Intervention Services with Skamania County

The Board approved a $1.1M bid for parking lot improvements in Goldendale, granted final approval for a boundary line adjustment, and approved the consent agenda with seven items. They also discussed fee schedules, staffing, and budget plans for 2023, but took no final action on those items.

• Approved bid from Lee Contractors for $1,102,777.80 for Goldendale parking lot improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Boundary Line Adjustment BLA2022-06 for parcels off State Route 14 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with 7 items, including contracts and agreements (unanimous)
• Approved pay estimate of $47,447.46 for County Services Building Project (unanimous)
• Approved warrants totaling $2,030,630.93 (unanimous)
• Selected Sunday Sutton for Board of Health appointee, contingent on Prosecutor opinion
• Selected Olga Hodges for Fort Vancouver Regional Library Board of Trustees
• Authorized posting for Accounting Admin position and Public Health Nurse position

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The Board of County Commissioners will discuss designating Skamania County Community Health as the county's crisis responder provider. The meeting includes a consent agenda with several personnel appointments, professional service agreements, and a burn ban variance request.

• Agreement with HDR Engineering Inc. for Solid Waste Department staffing review, not to exceed $11,200.00
• Letter of support for a $550,000 grant to remodel the Superior Court Courtroom
• Burn ban variance request for a ceremony at 715 Aplin Road, White Salmon
• Appointment of Laurel Harper to the Columbia Gorge Housing Authority
• Proposed work schedule change for Public Works Main Office Staff to four 10-hour days

The Board unanimously approved Resolution No. 06522 designating Skamania County Community Health as Klickitat County's provider of County Designated Crisis Responders, effective August 6, 2022. They also approved a burn ban variance for a sweat lodge event, the consent agenda with ten items, and several payment approvals. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and discussions.

• Approved Resolution No. 06522 designating Skamania County Community Health as crisis responder provider (unanimous)
• Approved burn ban variance for Michael Seliga's event at 715 Aplin Road, White Salmon (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with 10 items, including appointments, contracts, and fee waivers (unanimous)
• Approved final pay of $170,378.57 to Thompson Brothers Excavating for guide posts project (unanimous)
• Approved pay estimate of $553,122.51 to James Dean Construction for Courtney Road project (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable warrants totaling $198,289.67 (unanimous)

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The Board of County Commissioners will discuss developing a county employee-only childcare center in the former Public Works building. The meeting includes a consent agenda with several interagency agreements and personnel authorizations.

• Purchase of DJI aircraft and equipment for Emergency Management totaling $41,994.92
• Agreement with Traho Architects for Public Works with a maximum payable amount of $75,000.00
• Discussion on developing half of the former Public Works Department building for employee childcare
• Service Agreement with Columbia Gorge Housing Authority for the Shelter Care Program
• Interlocal Agreement to place Community Corrections Officers at 501 NE Washington Street, White Salmon

The Board approved the consent agenda with ten items, including drone purchases, interlocal agreements, and alternative work schedules. It also approved warrants totaling $1,046,017.11. The Board expressed support for moving forward with a consultant review of the Solid Waste Department and for issuing an RFP for IT services. No action was taken after executive session.

• Approved consent agenda with 10 items (unanimous)
• Approved warrants totaling $1,046,017.11 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for June 7, 14, 21, and July 5, 2022 (unanimous)
• Supported moving forward with consultant review of Solid Waste Department
• Supported RFP for IT services due to 50% staffing capacity
• Approved alternative work schedules for Adult Probation staff (consent item)
• Approved purchase of 5 drones and support equipment for $41,994.92 (consent item)
• Approved interlocal agreement with NORCOR for juvenile detention (consent item)

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The Board of County Commissioners will review federal funding for multiple road design projects and consider three short plat applications. The board will also discuss remote work and 4-day work week schedules due to fuel costs and childcare shortages.

• Federal funds for road projects: $250,000 for Snowden Road, $215,000 for Data Collection/Ball Banking, $34,000 for Slope Flattening/Guardrail, $32,000 for Curve Warning Signs, and $21,000 for White Plastic Edge Line
• Short Plat approvals for Allen Feller (Glenwood), Michael Cahill (Goldendale), and David & Judi Strait and Brian & Virginia & Knowles (High Prairie)
• Contract for HVAC maintenance with DIVCO, Inc. for $76,934.52
• Contract for generator preventive maintenance with Pacific Power Group, LLC for $26,802.98
• Contract for Courthouse plumbing remodel with Central Mechanical Services for $22,092.33

The Board of Commissioners approved three short plats and one boundary line adjustment, all unanimously, after administrative reviews confirmed conditions were met. They also approved a 17-item consent agenda covering road project funding and contracts, and discussed flexible work schedules and a military intern program for the jail.

• Approved Short Plat SPL2022-04, creating 2 lots in Glenwood vicinity (unanimous)
• Approved Short Plat SPL2021-20, creating 3 lots in Goldendale vicinity (unanimous)
• Approved Boundary Line Adjustment BLA2022-02 and Short Plat SPL2022-05 in High Prairie vicinity (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with 17 items, including federal road design funds and maintenance contracts (unanimous)
• Approved warrants totaling $121,913.68 for accounts payable (unanimous)
• Approved business agenda and prior meeting minutes (unanimous)

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The Board of County Commissioners will discuss department updates and a resolution to secure county-owned property in Dallesport as a community park. The meeting includes several personnel authorizations and technology purchase requests.

• Bid opening notice for four Goldendale parking lot improvements with an estimate between $600,000 and $1,000,000
• Resolution to secure county-owned property in Dallesport as a community park
• Contract Amendment No. 5 for ABCD Dental Services increasing the maximum contract amount to $116,422.00
• Purchase request of $16,600.32 for OnBase license changes and added functionality
• Scheduling of three public meetings for July 5, 2022, regarding short plats in High Prairie, Glenwood, and Goldendale

The Board unanimously approved Resolution No. 06422 to officially secure Klickitat County-owned property in Dallesport as a community park. They also approved a 6-month extension for two directors to use carried-over vacation hours, and approved the consent agenda with six items, including a bid opening for parking lot improvements in Goldendale and a contract amendment for dental services.

• Approved Resolution No. 06422 securing Dallesport property as community park (unanimous)
• Approved 6-month vacation carryover extension for McClure (42 hrs) and Ontiveros (51 hrs) (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with 6 items including Goldendale parking lot bid opening (unanimous)
• Approved pay estimate No. 25 to Kirby Nagelhout Construction for $173,643.13 (unanimous)
• Approved pay estimate No. 1 to All Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning for $139,256.87 (unanimous)
• Approved warrants totaling $1,518,588.51 (unanimous)

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The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss department updates and a potential electric vehicle car share program. The board is deciding on several consent items, including a seasonal burn ban and various public works contracts.

• Proposed outdoor burning ban for Zone Three from July 1, 2022, through September 30, 2022
• Public meeting to consider Short Plat No. SPL2019-23 for Kinzey's Country Place, LLC
• Contract Bond with Frank Gurney, Inc. for $29,230.00 for guardrail replacement on Alderdale Road, Canyon Road, and Glenwood Highway
• Awarding of 2022 Historic Preservation Grant Program funding in the amount of $4,500
• Agreement with Republic Services for $2,000 to amend the Roosevelt Regional Landfill Conditional Use Permit

The Board approved a $927,379.20 pay estimate for the Courtney Road Project, granted final approval to Short Plat SPL2019-23 creating 4 lots near White Salmon, and approved a $2,000 reimbursement agreement with Republic Services for a landfill Conditional Use Permit amendment. The Board also approved $1,527,490.02 in accounts payable warrants and a 10-item consent agenda including a summer outdoor burning ban. No action was taken during a closed session on collective bargaining.

• Approved Pay Estimate No. 2 to James Dean Construction, Inc. for $927,379.20 for Courtney Road Project (unanimous)
• Granted final approval to Short Plat SPL2019-23, creating 4 lots from Parcel No. 03-10-1400-0017/00 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,527,490.02 in accounts payable warrants #314584-314689 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with 10 items, including Republic Services reimbursement agreement for $2,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 06322 establishing outdoor burning ban in Zone Three, July 1-Sept 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 06222 awarding $4,500 in Historic Preservation Grant funding (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with WA Dept. of Corrections for litter crew referrals at no cost (unanimous)
• Approved $29,230 contract bond with Frank Gurney, Inc. for guardrail replacement (unanimous)

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The Board of County Commissioners will review a consent agenda featuring several contract amendments and equipment purchases. The meeting includes reports from the Public Works, Public Health, and Senior Services departments.

• Resolution to increase hourly compensation for indigent defense attorneys in East & West District Courts
• Purchase of 25 Motorola pagers and 6 portable radios for $27,795.26
• Grant amendment adding $60,000 to the Lead Entity Operating Grant for fiscal year 2023
• Public meeting scheduled for June 21 to consider short plat 2019-23 in the White Salmon vicinity
• Final acceptance of contracts for the Countywide Edge Lines Project and Old Mountain Road improvements

The Board unanimously approved rescinding Resolution No. 05722 and implementing a new burn ban for Zone 3 effective July 1, 2022, with a resolution to be signed next week. The Board also approved the consent agenda with 12 items, including amended indigent defense attorney pay, and approved warrants totaling $1,046,131.97. No other substantive decisions were made; discussions were held on various topics including solar projects, childcare, and solid waste restructuring.

• Rescinded Resolution No. 05722 and set new burn ban effective July 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with 12 items, including amended indigent defense attorney pay (unanimous)
• Approved warrants totaling $1,046,131.97 (unanimous)
• Approved verbal request to advertise for part-time temporary Facilities Maintenance Technician
• Approved verbal request to increase Senior Services part-time position to full-time and advertise vacancy
• Approved verbal request to advertise for bids to pave parking lots

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The Board of County Commissioners will discuss broadband installation with Charter Communication and review several contract amendments. The meeting includes decisions on personnel hiring, wage adjustments for the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, and equipment rental rates.

• Broadband installation review with Charter Communication
• Contract amendment for Volunteer Connection Program software ($4,000 in 2022, $3,000 in 2023)
• Additional $5,132 for home-delivered meals via Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington
• Wage adjustments for Chief Deputy and Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys
• Funding increase of $3,000 for concrete goods for the Juvenile Department

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda with ten items, including reappointments, contracts, resolutions, and personnel authorizations, as well as a pay estimate for the Pioneer Center HVAC project. The board also discussed mental health crisis services, public defender challenges, and broadband expansion, but took no formal action on those topics. The meeting included an executive session on pending litigation, with no action taken.

• Approved consent agenda with 10 items (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Estimate No. 1 to All Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning for $23,600.42 (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable warrants totaling $123,409.03 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes for May 3, 10, and 17, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved recess for lunch and reconvening (unanimous)
• Approved recess until 2:30 PM (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment at 3:57 PM (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public meetings regarding shoreline development permits and a public hearing on environmental ordinance amendments. The body is also considering a county-wide outdoor burn ban for unincorporated areas from June 15 to September 30, 2022.

• Proposed outdoor burn ban for unincorporated areas (June 15 – Sept 30, 2022)
• Shoreline permits SH2022-01 (Underwood Conservation District) and SH2022-02 (Dan Gunkel)
• Budget increase of $128,000 for agreement with The Watershed Company
• Contract with Legacy Power Systems for radio site maintenance at $145/hr standard rate
• Contract increase of $165,022 for Department of Health Consolidated Contract CLH31016

The Board of County Commissioners approved two shoreline permits for streambank stabilization and boat ramp dredging, adopted amendments to the county's SEPA ordinance, and approved a nine-item consent agenda including a burn ban and multiple contracts. The board also approved warrants and pay estimates totaling over $1.1 million. No substantive decisions were made during the morning workshop sessions, which were informational.

• Approved Shoreline Permit SH2022-01 for Underwood Conservation District streambank stabilization (unanimous)
• Approved Shoreline Permit SH2022-02 for Dan Gunkel boat ramp dredging (unanimous)
• Approved Environmental Ordinance #0053122 amending SEPA procedures (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with 9 items including burn ban and contracts (unanimous)
• Approved warrants totaling $1,175,399.70 (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Estimate No. 1 for Annex 1 Asbestos Abatement at $12,739.83 (unanimous)
• Approved business agenda as presented (unanimous)

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The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public meeting to consider a subdivision alteration in the Goldendale vicinity. The agenda includes department updates on public health and senior services, as well as personnel authorizations for vacant positions.

• Public meeting for subdivision alteration SUB2021-01 (Parcel No. 04-16-2853-0005/00) for applicant Michael Herin
• Small Works Contract with Frank Gurney, Inc. for 2022 Guardrail Repair bid at $29,230.00
• Appointment of Erinn Quinn to the Klickitat County Veterans’ Advisory Board
• Authorization to advertise for a Maintenance/Vegetation Management Technician and a Clerical Administrative Assistant
• Scheduling of public meetings for Shoreline permits SH2022-02 (Peach Beach Dredging) and SH2022-01 (Pearson Bank)

The Board approved a subdivision alteration for the Plat of Old American Way, awarded Historical Preservation Fund grants, and approved a $617,772.07 pay estimate for the Courtney Road Project. They also approved the consent agenda with six items, including appointments and personnel authorizations. Discussions were held on mental health services, the assisted living facility funding shortfall, and other updates, but no formal action was taken on those topics.

• Approved SUB2021-01 subdivision alteration for Parcel No. 04-16-2853-0005/00 (unanimous)
• Awarded Historical Preservation Fund grants as requested (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Estimate No. 1 to James Dean Construction, Inc. for $617,772.07 for Courtney Road Project (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable Warrants totaling $751,270.49 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda with 6 items, including appointments and personnel authorizations (unanimous)
• Approved Business Agenda as presented (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several land use applications and a proposed outdoor burning ban for unincorporated areas. The board is also considering amendments to the County Environmental Ordinance #121084.

• Proposed outdoor burning ban in unincorporated areas from June 1, 2022, to September 30, 2022
• Amendments to Klickitat County Environmental Ordinance #121084
• Short Plat SPL 2021-12 (Donald Larsen) and SPL 2022-01 (Gabriel & Mitzi Moore)
• Subdivision alteration SUB2021-01 (Michael Herin)
• Agreement for Reimbursable Services between Public Works Department and the City of Bingen

The board discussed concerns about transferring the wastewater plant to the Public Utility District, including rates, maintenance costs, and adding a full-time employee. They also discussed Republic Services contract renegotiation and a letter supporting a Port of Hood River grant application. No formal decisions were made; the board entered executive session for pending litigation and adjourned without action.

• Approved letter to Secretary Buttigieg supporting Port of Hood River grant application (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:49 PM (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding a $1,608,186 supplemental budget and amendments to the County Environmental Ordinance. The agenda also includes several consent agenda items involving land use applications, pay grade increases, and interlocal agreements.

• Public hearing for a $1,608,186 supplemental budget and fund amendments
• Public hearing for proposed amendments to the Klickitat County Environmental Ordinance #121084
• $44,000 grant from WA Department of Ecology for Shoreline Master Program updates
• Pay grade increases for Assistant Planner, IT, Election Administrator, Plans Examiner, and Civil Engineer positions
• Interlocal agreements with the Cities of Bingen, Goldendale, and White Salmon regarding Surface Transportation Program funds

The Board approved Resolution No. 05122, a supplemental budget of $1,608,186 for various funds, with Commissioner Christopher opposed. The Board also continued the public hearing on proposed amendments to the Klickitat County Environmental Ordinance to May 17, 2022, after hearing public opposition. The consent agenda with 11 items was approved unanimously, including interlocal agreements and a pay grade increase for several positions.

• Approved supplemental budget 2022-1 of $1,608,186 (Resolution 05122, 2-1, Christopher opposed)
• Continued Environmental Ordinance amendment hearing to May 17, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with 11 items (unanimous)
• Approved $44,000 Shoreline Master Program grant from WA Dept. of Ecology
• Approved transfer of three vehicles from Solid Waste to Adult Probation
• Approved pay grade increases for multiple positions, effective May 16, 2022
• Approved interlocal agreements with Bingen, Goldendale, and White Salmon for Surface Transportation Program funds
• Approved warrants totaling $972,816.22

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The Board of County Commissioners will hold public meetings regarding a boundary line adjustment and a proposal to rezone land from Open Space to Rural Center. The session also includes department updates and several personnel and contract authorizations.

• Proposed rezoning of 14.9 acres from Open Space to Rural Center in the Wishram vicinity
• Final approval consideration for Boundary Line Adjustment BLA 2021-12 in the Dallesport vicinity
• Contract with Convergint Technologies for Lenel Software Support for the Courthouse card lock system
• Authorization to advertise for vacant Accountant, Code Compliance Officer, and Litter Crew Supervisor positions
• Sublease agreement renewal with Washington State Department of Natural Resources for the Juniper Point Communications site

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a rezoning of approximately 14.9 acres in the West Wishram Heights vicinity from Open Space to Rural Center, following the Planning Commission's recommendation. The board also granted final approval for a boundary line adjustment in Dallesport and approved the consent agenda with seven items, including personnel authorizations and contracts. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates from Public Works, Sheriff's Office, Solid Waste, Public Health, and Code Compliance.

• Approved rezoning of 14.9 acres from Open Space to Rural Center (unanimous)
• Approved final Boundary Line Adjustment BLA 2021-12 in Dallesport (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with 7 items (unanimous)
• Approved warrants totaling $160,831.97 (unanimous)
• Approved observing Peace Officers Memorial Day and National Police Week (unanimous)

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The Board of County Commissioners will consider amendments to Environmental Ordinance #121084 regarding SEPA procedures. The meeting includes updates from Public Works, Emergency Management, and the Columbia Gorge Regional Airport.

• Public hearing on proposed amendments to Environmental Ordinance #121084
• Proposed purchase of a 112-acre parcel by Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission
• Grant of $10,800 to the Klickitat County Water Conservancy Board
• Proposed rezoning of 14.9 acres from Open Space to Rural Center near Wishram
• Contract for liquid asphalt purchase with Albina Asphalt

The Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to continue the public hearing on proposed amendments to the Klickitat County Environmental Ordinance #121084 (SEPA) until May 10, 2022, for further discussion and legal review. The board also approved an 11-item consent agenda, including a burn ban variance for The Country Café, a resolution to join the Washington Counties Risk Pool, and a $10,800 grant to the Water Conservancy Board. No final decision was made on the SEPA amendments.

• Continued SEPA ordinance hearing to May 10, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with 11 items (unanimous)
• Granted burn ban variance to The Country Café in Lyle (consent)
• Approved withdrawal from WA Rural Counties Insurance Program and join WA Counties Risk Pool (Resolution 04722)
• Approved $10,800 grant to Klickitat County Water Conservancy Board (Resolution 04922)
• Approved accounts payable and payroll warrants totaling $1,270,927.60 (unanimous)
• Approved change order to Avidex for wireless microphones, $4,587.00 (unanimous)
• Approved change order to Avidex for wireless microphones, $4,065.00 (unanimous)

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The Board of County Commissioners will review the 2020 Klickitat County Redistricting Plan and discuss several department updates. The meeting includes a consent agenda with multiple public works contracts and personnel authorizations.

• Proposed $1,608,186 in supplemental appropriations and amendments to the 2022 Budget
• HVAC replacement contracts with All Season’s Heating and Air Conditioning totaling $258,343.99 for the Courthouse, Pioneer Center, and Status Pass Radio Site
• Public meeting to review the 2020 Klickitat County Redistricting Plan
• Contract with Felton Fire Service for fire alarm testing and inspection services for $14,428.87
• Asbestos abatement contract with Summit Environmental for $12,740

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The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a proposed outdoor burn ban and a grant for the Trout Lake Natural Area Preserve. The board is also considering the approval of a short plat in the Husum vicinity.

• Public meeting for Short Plat SPL 2021-19 (Parcel Nos. 04-11-3000-0007/00 and 04-10-2500-0007/00) in the Husum vicinity
• Proposed outdoor burning ban in unincorporated areas from May 1, 2022, through September 30, 2022
• Discussion on grant for DNR to purchase 126 acres for the Trout Lake Natural Area Preserve
• Resolution to award the county legal newspaper contract to The Goldendale Sentinel

The Board of Commissioners unanimously terminated the Solid Waste Director after an executive session. The Board also approved reorganizing the Department of Emergency Management to add three Communication Officer positions and authorized advertising for six positions. Several routine items were approved, including warrants, a pay estimate, and a short plat.

• Terminated Solid Waste Director (unanimous)
• Approved reorganization of Emergency Management adding 3 Communication Officer positions (unanimous)
• Authorized advertising for 6 Communication Officer positions (unanimous)
• Approved final approval of Short Plat SPL 2021-19 in Husum (majority)
• Approved warrants totaling $1,173,620.44 (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Estimate No. 24 to Kirby Nagelhout Construction for $69,569.75 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda with 2 items: legal newspaper bid and outdoor burn ban (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 04222 scheduling a public meeting on the 2021 Redistricting Plan (unanimous)

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The Board will review several personnel authorizations for various county departments and consider multiple bonds related to HVAC projects. Discussion includes District Court service management and potential facility use by the American Red Cross.

• Bond for Pioneer Center HVAC Replacement Project: $90,072.90
• Bond for Klickitat County Courthouse HVAC Replacement Project: $146,049.88
• Short Plat SPL 2021-19 public meeting scheduled for April 12, 2022
• Personnel authorizations for flaggers, engineers, and communication officers
• Facility Use Agreement with American Red Cross for Klickitat County Fairgrounds

The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners approved a 14-item consent agenda, including contracts for HVAC projects, a Red Cross facility use agreement, and personnel authorizations to fill multiple vacant positions. The board also directed staff to transfer the Litter Crew position and vehicles to the Adult Probation Department, and discussed renegotiating District Court service fees with municipalities. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals and directives.

• Approved consent agenda with 14 items (unanimous)
• Approved $90,072.90 bond for Pioneer Center HVAC replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $146,049.88 bond for Courthouse HVAC replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Red Cross facility use agreement for fairgrounds (unanimous)
• Approved Bell Design on-call survey services contract (unanimous)
• Directed staff to transfer Litter Crew position and vehicles to Adult Probation (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable warrants totaling $1,135,836.08 (unanimous)

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The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a work session including reports from Public Works and the Sheriff before moving to a regular business meeting. The agenda includes several consent items regarding service agreements, infrastructure bids, and funding for city wastewater projects.

• Bid award to Albina Asphalt of Vancouver, Washington for $773,537.50 for liquid asphalt purchase
• Contract with Stripe Rite, Inc. for the 2022 Annual Striping Program up to $406,406.00
• Agreement with The City of White Salmon for incarceration of city prisoners at $13,000 annually
• Resolution to provide $250,000 to the City of Goldendale for wastewater treatment plant engineering
• Request for proposals for Klickitat County Historic Preservation Funds including $5,000 available in 2022

The Board approved the consent agenda with 10 items, including a $773,537.50 liquid asphalt bid to Albina Asphalt and a $369,460 striping contract with Stripe Rite, Inc. They also approved a $250,000 contribution to Goldendale for a wastewater treatment plant study and a $13,000 jail contract with White Salmon. The fee waiver for the American Legion Easter Egg Hunt was held for legal review. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda with 10 items (unanimous)
• Awarded liquid asphalt bid to Albina Asphalt for $773,537.50 (unanimous)
• Approved striping contract with Stripe Rite, Inc. for $369,460 (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 to Goldendale for wastewater plant study (unanimous)
• Approved jail contract with White Salmon for $13,000/year (unanimous)
• Held fee waiver for American Legion Easter Egg Hunt pending legal review
• Approved warrants totaling $1,173,620.44 (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (unanimous)

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The Board of County Commissioners will review department updates from Public Works and Emergency Management. The agenda includes a bid opening for liquid asphalt, a public meeting regarding a short plat near Goldendale, and several consent agenda agreements.

• Bid opening for liquid asphalt for 2022 paving season ($500,000 - $800,000)
• Public meeting for Short Plat SPL2021-25 near Goldendale
• IT department purchase of 36 Dell memory upgrades ($14,326.74 total)
• Environmental services agreement with Epic Land Solutions, Inc. (not to exceed $50,000)
• Solid Waste pilot program agreement with Emerald Systems LLC (not to exceed $25,000)

The Board forwarded three liquid asphalt bids for the 2022 paving season to Public Works for review, approved a short plat in the Goldendale vicinity, and approved the consent agenda with eight items. It also approved a pay estimate for the County Services Building project and heard a presentation from the White Salmon Valley Pool district requesting ARPA funds, but took no action on that request. Fire District #3 withdrew its request for a building permit fee waiver.

• Forwarded three liquid asphalt bids to Public Works for review (unanimous)
• Approved Short Plat SPL2021-25 for Stephen and Nancy Cunningham (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with 8 items (unanimous)
• Approved pay estimate No. 23 to Kirby Nagelhout Construction for $49,199.68 (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable warrants totaling $304,871.45 (unanimous)
• Fire District #3 withdrew request for building permit fee waiver

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The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on increasing weed assessments for forest and non-forest lands. The meeting also includes several contract approvals and a public meeting regarding a short plat in the Trout Lake vicinity.

• Proposed weed assessment increase from $6.00 to $12.00 for non-forest lands and $.60 to $1.20 for forest lands
• Purchase of Barracuda Appliances for Information and Technology Department at $115,461.03
• Agreement for 911 Radio Tower Site at Satus Pass with a $10,000 administration fee
• Contracts for improvement of 4.32 miles of Courtney Road (County Road No. 11700)
• Final approval consideration for Short Plat SPL2020-18 in the Trout Lake vicinity

The Board approved a noxious weed assessment increase from $5.00 to $12.00 for non-forest lands and from $0.60 to $1.20 for forest lands. It also granted final approval for Short Plat SPL2020-18 in the Trout Lake vicinity, approved the consent agenda including the Courtney Road construction contract and temporary road closure, and approved several pay estimates and warrants. The meeting included updates from various departments and a workshop on the 2021 budget and planning fees.

• Approved noxious weed assessment increase to $12.00 non-forest / $1.20 forest lands (unanimous)
• Granted final approval of Short Plat SPL2020-18, Trout Lake vicinity (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with 8 items, including Courtney Road contract and closure (unanimous)
• Approved $115,461.03 for Barracuda Appliances (consent agenda)
• Approved $10,000 lease for Satus Pass 911 tower site through 2122 (consent agenda)
• Approved pay estimate $11,043.76 to Southern Folger Contracting (unanimous)
• Approved pay estimate $38,104.83 to Pacific Northwest Environmental (unanimous)
• Approved warrants totaling $971,784.02 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved Resolution No. 03422 declaring certain county-owned miscellaneous property as surplus, to be sold via an online public bid auction from March 24-30, 2022. The Board also approved the consent agenda, including a $80,000 recycling grant, a marine patrol grant, and a janitorial services contract. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were informational or workshop discussions.

• Approved Resolution No. 03422 declaring surplus property for online auction (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with 6 items, including $80,000 recycling grant and $369,460 striping bid (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable warrants totaling $161,992.17 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 22, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the removal of approximately 1,350 acres along Garrison Road from a stock restricted area. The meeting also includes bid openings for a striping program and financial software management services.

• Public hearing on removing 1,350 acres +/- along Garrison Road from stock restricted area
• Bid opening for 2022 Annual Striping Program, RN 642-22
• RFP for contractor to provide project management for Financial System Software replacement
• Resolution to set a public hearing for a weed assessment increase on March 15, 2022
• MOU with City of Goldendale to fund preliminary engineering for Waste Water Treatment Plant Project

The Board approved Resolution No. 02922 to remove property from stock restricted designation along Garrison Road, covering approximately 1,350 acres. The board also forwarded bids for the annual striping program and proposals for financial system software replacement for further review. Several administrative items, including consent agenda items and payment approvals, were passed unanimously.

• Approved Resolution No. 02922 removing stock restricted area along Garrison Road (unanimous)
• Forwarded two bids for 2022 Annual Striping Program to Public Works for review (unanimous)
• Forwarded two proposals for financial system software replacement to Auditor's Office (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with 11 items including appointments, personnel authorizations, and agreements (unanimous)
• Approved warrants totaling $1,185,100.00 for accounts payable and payroll (unanimous)
• Approved pay estimate No. 22 to Kirby Nagelhout Construction for $16,857.27 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review department reports, public hearing requests, and various consent agenda items. Discussions include a motion regarding Google Chat features and potential staffing for the Building Inspection Department.

• Request for proposals for Backup and Disaster Recovery Hardware, Software, and Support services
• Authorization to advertise for a vacant Plans Examiner position in the Building Inspection Department
• Discussion on disconnecting the Google Chat feature
• Creation of a Surveyor Supervisor position via MOU modification with Council 2/AFSCME
• Local Agency Agreement Supplement No. 2 for Roosevelt Grade Road Overlay (CRP 362)

The Board reversed a previous decision to shut off the Google Chat feature after department heads testified to its necessity for safety and operations. The Board also approved several public works agreements and a proclamation for Red Cross Month.

• Rescinded motion to shut off Google Chat feature for all County employees (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation of March 2022 as Red Cross Month (unanimous)
• Approved modification to MOU to create a Surveyor Supervisor position (unanimous)
• Approved Local Agency Agreement Supplement No. 2 for Roosevelt Grade Road Overlay (unanimous)
• Approved Local Agency Agreement Supplement No. 2 for West Darland Drive Overlay Project (unanimous)
• Approved structural engineering services contract with Sargent Engineers, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to the Public Economic Development Authority Board (unanimous)
• Granted verbal approval to advertise for a Building Plans Examiner I

Board of County Commissioners

The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the vacation of McCuistion Alley and review several infrastructure and health department contracts. The body is also considering the purchase of three new trucks for the Sheriff's Office.

• Bid award to James Dean Construction, Inc. for Courtney Road Project (CRP 342 & 343) for $6,498,910.59
• Purchase of three 2022 RAM 1500 trucks and equipment for the Sheriff's Office totaling $281,298.47
• Public hearing regarding the vacation of McCuistion Alley in the Replat of Guler-Coate Tracts
• Consolidated Contract with WA Department of Health for program funding, increasing by $1,618,618.00
• Request to fill a vacant Nurse position in the Public Health Department

The Board approved the vacation of McCuistion Alley and awarded the Courtney Road Safety Project bid to James Dean Construction, Inc. for $6,498,910.59. It also approved consent agenda items, including a $1.6M health department contract increase and new sheriff's trucks, and directed IT to disable Google Chat on county email.

• Approved Resolution No. 02522 vacating McCuistion Alley, with costs reimbursed by petitioners.
• Approved Concurrence to Award Bid for Courtney Road Project to James Dean Construction, Inc. in the amount of $6,498,910.59.
• Approved consent agenda items 2-15, including interlocal agreements, tourism contracts, and a $1,618,618 increase to the health department contract.
• Approved consent agenda items 1 and 16 (Board of Health reappointment and Courtney Road bid) with Commissioner Christopher opposed.
• Approved purchase of three 2022 RAM 1500 trucks for the Sheriff's Office at a total cost of $281,298.47.
• Approved proclamation of February 13-19, 2022 as Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta week.
• Approved warrants totaling $1,011,091.36 for accounts payable and payroll.
• Approved requesting IT to turn off the Google Chat feature on county email.

Board of County Commissioners

The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular business meeting, including a consent agenda with resolutions to schedule public hearings on surplus property disposal and a stock restricted area removal, reappoint a Board of Health member, sell a tax-title parcel to White Salmon, and advertise a bid for the 2022 Annual Striping Program. The board will also receive updates from several departments and the prosecuting attorney.

• Resolution to sell tax title parcel 03-10-2444-0010/00 to White Salmon for $31,376.88
• Resolution to schedule public hearing on surplus property disposal via online auction
• Resolution to schedule public hearing on removing 1,350 acres from stock restricted area along Garrison Road
• Reappointment of Sue Pennington to Klickitat County Board of Health
• Bid opening for 2022 Annual Striping Program (RN 642-22), engineer's estimate $350,000-$600,000

The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, including resolutions for a surplus property auction, a stock restricted area removal hearing, and the sale of a tax title parcel to White Salmon. They also approved accounts payable warrants totaling $461,500.22. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational.

• Approved consent agenda with 4 items (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 02222 scheduling surplus property auction hearing for March 8, 2022
• Approved Resolution 02322 scheduling stock restricted area removal hearing for March 1, 2022
• Approved Resolution 02422 selling tax title parcel to White Salmon for $31,376.88
• Approved accounts payable warrants totaling $461,500.22
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved recess for lunch (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review department updates and discuss changes to the Adult Probation Department. The body is deciding on several resolutions including the allocation of lodging tax revenues and the appointment of county crisis responders.

• Purchase request for three 2022 Ram 1500 SSV vehicles for the Sheriff's Office totaling $277,602.41
• Awarding of lodging tax revenues including $80,070 to Greater Goldendale Chamber of Commerce and $76,595 to Mt. Adams Chamber of Commerce
• Public meeting regarding a 6-month extension for Short Plat SL 2019-23 (Kinzey's Country Place, LLC)
• Appointment of Joshua McGarr and Heather Hassing as County Crisis Responders
• Request for proposals for Backup and Disaster Recovery Hardware, Software and Support

The Board unanimously approved a 6-month extension for final approval of Short Plat SPL2019-23, moving the deadline to August 7, 2022, due to pandemic-related supply chain delays. The Board also approved the consent agenda, including lodging tax allocations and a Sheriff's vehicle purchase, and voted not to live stream or record Thursday workshop sessions. No other substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals and reports.

• Approved 6-month extension for Short Plat SPL2019-23 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with 7 items (unanimous)
• Approved lodging tax allocations totaling $189,127 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 3 Sheriff's vehicles for $277,602.41 (unanimous)
• Approved warrants totaling $118,161.87 (unanimous)
• Approved not to live stream or record Thursday workshops (2-1, Anderson opposed)
• Approved verbal promotion of Courtney Cooke to Interim Adult Probation Director (unanimous)
• Approved business agenda and January 11, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will open bids for the Courtney Road Project and review several road improvement resolutions. The board is also considering personnel authorizations, public health agreements, and funding for county force work.

• Bid opening for Courtney Road Project (CRP 342 & 343) involving 4.32 miles of improvements
• Two $1,500,000 funding agreements for the Courtney Road Project via WSDOT
• Request to use County Force labor on Old Mountain Road and Klickitat Multi Use Trail estimated at $210,000
• Resolutions for road improvements including Rock Creek, Finn Ridge Road, and Snowden Road
• Authorization to advertise for a Clerical Administrative Assistant ($17.13 to $20.40 per hour)

The Board of Commissioners forwarded three bids for the Courtney Road Project (CRP 342 & 343) to the Public Works Department for review and recommendation. The board also approved the consent agenda with ten items, including personnel actions and road improvement resolutions, and appointed Sue Pennington as interim Board of Health member until July 1, 2022, over Commissioner Christopher's opposition.

• Forwarded three bids for Courtney Road Project to Public Works (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with 10 items (unanimous)
• Appointed Sue Pennington as interim Board of Health member until July 1, 2022 (2-1)
• Approved warrants totaling $1,171,587.57 for accounts payable and payroll (unanimous)
• Approved pay estimate of $297,264.28 to Interstate Concrete & Asphalt for Roosevelt Grade Road Overlay (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to December 7, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss public works projects and personnel authorizations. The agenda includes a grant for fairground infrastructure and a land transfer from the Lyle School District.

• $150,000 grant from WA State Dept of Agriculture for fairground water line and hydrant replacement
• Resolution to set a public hearing on February 15, 2022, for the vacation of McCuistion Alley
• MOU with Lyle School District to transfer Lot 2 (parcels 02-13-3321-0201/00, 02-13-3321-0202/00, 02-13-3321-0203/00) to the County
• Authorization to advertise for a vacant Deputy Assessor position and a Senior Engineering Technician position
• Amendment to Beacon Health Options, Inc. agreement for substance use disorder services

The Board approved the consent agenda with six items, including a $150,000 state grant for fairgrounds water line upgrades, and approved warrants totaling $1,714,131.22. They also decided to pay one year of the Body-Worn Camera contract, wait on demolition of annexes pending parking re-evaluation, and directed the Fiscal Manager to work with the Finance Committee on financial policies. The meeting included reports from Public Works, Sheriff, Treasurer, and Prosecutor, plus a budget planning workshop.

• Approved consent agenda with 6 items including $150,000 fairgrounds water line grant (unanimous)
• Approved warrants totaling $1,714,131.22 for accounts payable and payroll (unanimous)
• Approved one-year payment for Body-Worn Camera contract
• Decided to wait on demolition of annexes, re-evaluate parking after annex 5 removal
• Granted permission to advertise Deputy Assessor position
• Directed Fiscal Manager to work with Finance Committee on financial policies (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for Dec 7, 2021 and Jan 4, 2022 meetings (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss equipment rental rates and various department updates. The body is reviewing several contracts and interagency agreements, including funding for the Sheriff's Office.

• Contract with Pacific Northwest Environmental, LLC for Klickitat County Courthouse First Floor Asbestos Abatement 2022 for $46,474.62
• Contract with Coburn Electrical Inc. for 2022-2023 On-Call Electrical Services for $1,662.38
• Interagency Agreement with Washington State Patrol for up to $5,000 for illicit cannabis eradication and investigation
• Resolution to extend 2021 equipment rates for Equipment Rental and Revolving Fund #504 into 2022
• Authorization to advertise for a vacant Information Technology System Administrator position

The Board approved a 36-month scanner lease for the Building Department and unanimously passed a 7-item consent agenda covering equipment rates, investment reauthorization, contracts for asbestos abatement and electrical services, and interagency agreements. No decision was made on the Board of Health appointment, and the meeting included reports and discussion only on other topics.

• Approved scanner lease for Building Dept ($195/mo for 36 months, unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with 7 items (unanimous)
• Approved Dec 28, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved warrants totaling $179,891.62 (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 2:40 PM (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the imposition of an optional second half-cent sales tax. The meeting also includes the election of the 2022 Chairman and Vice-Chairman and various department updates.

• Public hearing on imposing an optional second half-cent sales tax
• Airport Rescue Grant Agreement 3-41-0059-019-2022 for Columbia Gorge Regional /The Dalles Municipal Airport
• Local Agency Agreement Supplement No. 1 with Lower Columbia Research and Archaeology LLC to extend services to June 30, 2022
• Resolution to change a Communication Officer position to a Lead Communication Officer position in the Department of Emergency Management
• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for the 2022 calendar year

The Board unanimously approved Resolution No. 00222 to rescind the .25% real estate excise tax and impose the second .5% sales tax in unincorporated areas, matching city rates. The Board also approved Resolution No. 00122 to reorganize and elect the Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2022. Several administrative items were approved, including consent agenda items and pay estimates.

• Approved Resolution No. 00222 to impose second .5% sales tax and remove .25% excise tax (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 00122 for reorganization and election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved business agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Nov 30, Dec 14, Dec 21, 2021 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with 3 items (unanimous)
• Approved pay estimate No. 20 to Kirby Nagelhout Construction for $222,982.15 (unanimous)
• Approved verbal authorization to advertise for IT Systems Administrator and Clerical Administrative Assistant III positions