Klickitat County public meetings in 2024

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold an executive session to review a public employee's performance. It will consider a consent agenda that includes a design and bidding task order for new aircraft hangars, contract amendments with Public Utility District No. 1, and personnel advertising authorizations. The meeting also includes a public hearing, a fiscal service update, and a vote on a zoning map amendment for an Aggregate Resource overlay along State Hwy 141.

• Task Order No. 19 for design and bidding services for new aircraft T‑Hangers (Klickitat County, City of The Dalles, Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal Airport, Precision Approach Engineering, Inc.)
• Amendment to the Ponderosa Water System Contract with Public Utility District No. 1 extending termination to Dec 31 2025
• Approval of a $12,679.63 pay estimate for the Klickitat County Superior Court remodel
• Resolution to amend the county zoning map to apply an Aggregate Resource overlay along State Hwy 141 between White Salmon and Husum (tax lot 12, parcel 03100200002200)
• Contract with Aspect Consulting (a Geosyntec company) to support final steps of post‑closure care at the Horsethief Landfill

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a consent agenda that includes a $2,200,000 amendment to a Financial Assistance Award from the U.S. Economic Development Administration. It will also hear a public hearing on the continuation of a franchise agreement with Carriger Solar, LLC, and a public meeting on the ZON2023-01 James Dean Construction Aggregate Resource Zone Overlay. Additional items include bid notices and contract approvals for county projects.

• Amendment to Financial Assistance Award to Klickitat County Economic Development for $2,200,000 (consent agenda)
• Request for concurrence to award bid to James Dean Construction, Inc. for the Sunnyside Road Overlay, CRP 374
• Notice to contractors for bid opening of the White Plastic Edge Lines Project, CRP 380 (estimated $200,000‑$350,000)
• Public hearing on continuation of Franchise Agreement between Klickitat County and Carriger Solar, LLC
• Public meeting on continuation of ZON2023-01 James Dean Construction Aggregate Resource Zone Overlay

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a franchise agreement with Carriger Solar, LLC. The board will also consider several senior services contracts and a zoning matter for James Dean Construction. Additionally, a bid opening is scheduled for the Sunnyside Road Overlay project.

• Public hearing: Franchise Agreement between Klickitat County and Carriger Solar, LLC
• Public meeting: ZON2023-01 James Dean Construction Aggregate Resource Zone Overlay
• Bid opening: Sunnyside Road Overlay, CRP 374
• Communications Site Lease between Klickitat County Emergency Management and Blue Mountain Networks, LLC for Juniper Point site
• Funding agreements for Senior Nutrition, Senior Transportation, and emergency food purchases via WAGAP

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will approve a consent agenda of ten items, including agreements for behavioral health services and a grant amendment for Bickleton Highway improvements. The meeting will also include public hearings to set 2025 property tax levies and adopt the 2025 annual budget.

• Professional Services Agreement with Aspect Consulting for Horsethief Landfill
• Grant Agreement Amendment No. 4 for Bickleton Hwy Overlay-Box Springs
• Resolution to certify tax levies for Klickitat County
• Public hearing to set 2025 property tax levies and adopt 2025 budget
• Approval of multiple boundary line adjustments and short plats

Board of County Commissioners

The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda with 21 items, including a contract with the Port of Klickitat for engineering work and a resolution to adopt the 2025 Annual Road Construction Program. The meeting will also include public hearings on the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan and property tax levies.

• Contract #C01324 amendment with Port of Klickitat for Dallesport Industrial Park engineering
• Resolution adopting 2025 Annual Road Construction Program
• Resolution adopting 2025-2030 Six Year Road Transportation Program
• Public hearing on Franchise Agreement with Carriager Solar, LLC
• Public hearing on 2025 Property Tax Levies and 2025 Annual Budget

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a consent agenda of sixteen items, approve a $526,931.76 pay estimate for the Sundale/Old Hwy 8 road project, and continue the public hearing for the six‑year transportation improvement program covering plan years 2025‑2030. Additional agenda items include contract approvals for snow removal, a road overlay notice, and a settlement of a standard tort claim.

• Approval of Pay Estimate #6 for Sundale/Old Hwy 8, CRP 359 in the amount of $526,931.76
• Continuance of the public hearing for the 6‑year transportation improvement program (plan years 2025‑2030)
• Approval of Small Works Contract with Dirt Works Unlimited for 2024‑25 parking‑lot snow removal at the White Salmon Pioneer Center
• Notice to contractors to advertise for the Sunnyside Road Overlay (2.8 mi), with bid opening Dec 17 2024 at 1:00 PM
• Settlement Agreement and Release with the Estate of Ivan W. Howtopat for a standard tort claim

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes contracts, budget adjustments, and service agreements. It will also consider a grant amendment that increases funding for the Sunnyside Road Overlay Project. Public hearings will be held on the 6‑Year Road Plan and on a moratorium for bulk storage of lithium‑based batteries.

• Grant Amendment No. 2: increase funding from $1,994,300 to $2,580,00 for the Sunnyside Road Overlay Project
• Small Works Contract with J&S Enterprises for Goldendale parking‑lot snow removal (Dec 1 2024 – Apr 15 2025)
• Contract with Potts & Associates for legislative representation (Jan 1 2025 – Dec 31 2026)
• Public Hearing on the 6‑Year Road Plan (June 6 2024, 6:00 PM)
• Public Hearing continuance on Resolution #09024 for a moratorium on bulk storage of lithium‑based batteries

Board of County Commissioners

The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes an Emergency Management Performance Grant Agreement with the Washington State Military Department and a purchase agreement for three 2024 Endera Ford F450 vehicles. The board will also approve a $63,119.98 pay estimate for the Courthouse HVAC replacement project. Department updates, a public meeting on Woodruff Properties, and a Board of Health meeting are also on the agenda.

• Emergency Management Performance Grant Agreement with Washington State Military Department
• Purchase Agreement for three 2024 Endera Ford F450 vehicles from North West Bus Sales
• Approval of Pay Estimate 2 for Courthouse HVAC Replacement Project – $63,119.98
• Public meeting: SPL2024-06, Woodruff Properties, LLC; SPL2024-11 Alt, Gottschalk
• Board of Health meeting scheduled

Board of County Commissioners

The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners will hear a public hearing on moratoriums for Battery Energy Storage Systems and bulk lithium battery storage. It will also approve several pay estimates for Superior Court projects totaling over $685,000. Additional items include a consent agenda covering cybersecurity scans, a highway overlay project, and a transportation improvement program hearing. Updates from Planning, Public Works, Jail, and the Columbia River Gorge Commission will be provided.

• Public hearing on Moratoriums on Battery Energy Storage Systems and bulk lithium battery storage (item 12).
• Approval of Pay Estimate 1 for Superior Court Solid Surface Installation – $29,184.39.
• Approval of Pay Estimate 5 for Sundale/Old Hey 8, CRP 359 – $581,800.24.
• Notice to contractors for Bickleton Hwy Overlay-Box Springs Vicinity Project (3.9 miles of pavement work).
• Consent agenda item: Authorization for CISA to conduct continuous scans of county public‑facing networks (free service).

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will approve a consent agenda that includes a resolution to schedule a public hearing on a supplemental 2024 budget and related amendments. They will also approve a small works contract to replace the first‑floor restroom floor covering at the Pioneer Center, awarded to Oliver’s Floor Covering for $5,660.41. The meeting includes departmental updates, a public comment period, and routine business items.

• Resolution to set a public hearing on a supplemental 2024 budget and amendments (Fiscal Services).
• Approval of Small Works Contract for Pioneer Center 1st floor restroom floor covering replacement, $5,660.41, to Oliver’s Floor Covering.

Board of County Commissioners

The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners will consider several financial approvals, including a $44,352.06 pay estimate for the 2024 Annual Striping Program and change orders for Superior Court construction projects. The board will also act on a grant amendment moving $17,302 to fund a redundant internet connection, and appoint Donald Williams to the Veterans Advisory Board. These items are listed on the consent agenda and the public works agenda for the October 15 meeting.

• Approve final pay estimate of $44,352.06 for the 2024 Annual Striping Program (RN 642-24).
• Approve Change Order #1 for Superior Court solid surface installation – $10,055.20.
• Approve Change Order #1 for Superior Court floor covering installation – $3,612.00.
• Amend Grant Agreement 22SLCGP to reallocate $17,302 for a redundant internet connection for the county network.
• Appointment of Donald Williams to the Veterans Advisory Board, Position No. 1, representing Commissioner District 1.

Board of County Commissioners

The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners will consider three consent agenda items: a contract for wireless cameras, a professional services agreement for substance use planning, and a fee waiver for the 4-H/WAHSET equestrian team. The meeting also includes a public works change order and a budget workshop.

• Contract for six wireless cameras at public safety sites
• Professional services agreement for substance use planning
• Fee waiver for 4-H/WAHSET equestrian team at fairgrounds
• Change Order #1 for Superior Court remodel ($48,773.83)
• Budget Workshop scheduled for October 10

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a consent agenda featuring several interagency agreements and software purchases. The meeting includes a public hearing on a boundary line adjustment and updates from the Planning, Public Works, and Jail departments.

• Interagency Agreement for up to $350,000 from WA Dept of Commerce for Comprehensive Plan update and Solar Plan Ordinance
• Master Services Agreement with Cantana Health Solutions, LLC for electronic medical record software
• Disbursement Agreement with Tyler Technologies Inc. for juror debit/credit card payments
• Public Meeting for Boundary Line Adjustment BLA2024-02 (Wood/Hollenbeck)
• Resolution regarding the alternative date for the 2025 Budget process

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a budget workshop at 1:00 PM and a town‑hall meeting at 6:00 PM on September 26, 2024. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed in the agenda.

Board of County Commissioners

The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners will hold a public meeting on Oct. 1 to consider a Boundary Line Adjustment (BLA2024-02) affecting two parcels near Trout Lake. The consent agenda includes a letter of support for a federal forest legacy project, a $120,039.53 quarry retainage release, and a contract amendment increasing senior nutrition funding by $83,136 total. Additional items include approval of a $11,578.75 striping program estimate and routine updates from public works and senior services.

• Letter of Support to the Washington Department of Natural Resources for the Phase 3 FY 2025 IRA Large Landscape Forest Legacy Project
• Public meeting scheduled Oct. 1 to consider Boundary Line Adjustment BLA2024-02 for parcels 06-10-1151-0402/00 and 06-10-2211-0001/00 in the Trout Lake vicinity
• Final acceptance and release retainage of $120,039.53 for 2023 crushing at Fisher Hill Quarry WP 54, Badger Gulch Quarry WP 53, and Matsen Quarry WP 44
• Amendment No. 4 to Senior Nutrition Services contract increasing Congregate Meals funding by $48,136 and Home Delivered Meals funding by $35,000
• Approval of Pay Estimate #2 for 2024 Annual Striping Program RN 642-24 in the amount of $11,578.75

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding a rezone request and a SEPA appeal. The meeting includes a budget revenue workshop and several contract approvals for public health and emergency management.

• Public Health funding increase of $1,138,323 via Consolidated Contract Amendment 20
• Pay Estimate #4 for Sundale/Old Hwy 8, CRP 359 in the amount of $598,771.35
• Purchase of six security cameras for radio sites for $59,964.34
• Public Hearing for Rezone ZON 2023-02 (Applicants Pat Wilson and Lee Monroe)
• Public Hearing for SEPA2023-21 Appeal

Board of County Commissioners

The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners will consider several consent agenda items, including an appointment to the Water Conservancy Board, a maintenance contract for a postage machine, and an interlocal funding agreement for a youth center. Commissioners will vote to create a Coroner Department within the General Fund. The Board will also approve a $253,254.63 pay estimate for the Fairgrounds Sale Barn Project. Additional updates from jail, public works, and emergency management will be presented, and the meeting may include executive‑session items.

• Appointment of Adrian Bradford to the Water Conservancy Board for a six‑year term
• Maintenance agreement with 1st Class Office Solutions, LLC for postage machine inspections
• Interlocal Funding Assistance Agreement with Washington Gorge Action Programs for the Bingen/White Salmon Community Youth Center (2024)
• Resolution to create the Coroner Department within the General Fund
• Approval of Pay Estimate $253,254.63 for the Fairgrounds Sale Barn Project

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss enacting interim controls for the bulk storage, warehousing, and siting of battery energy storage systems in unincorporated areas. The meeting also includes a preliminary 2025 budget presentation and various department updates.

• Interim zoning controls for lithium battery bulk storage and warehousing
• Interim controls for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) siting and development
• RCO Grant Agreement for $31,000 for maintenance at Trout Lake Park
• Amending the Winter Riding Use Fee Schedule for the Klickitat County Fairgrounds
• Authorization to advertise for Office Manager I ($22.06-23.41/hr) and Permit Technician ($19.66-20.83/hr)

Board of County Commissioners

The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners will vote on two resolutions that would prohibit bulk storage of lithium batteries and ban the siting or development of battery storage systems in unincorporated parts of the county. The meeting also includes a consent agenda, public works pay estimates, and a planning department notice of a public hearing on a boundary line adjustment. Additional items cover departmental updates and payroll warrant approvals.

• Resolution to enact a moratorium on bulk storage and warehousing of lithium batteries in unincorporated Klickitat County
• Resolution to enact a moratorium on siting, installation, or development of battery storage systems (BESS) in unincorporated Klickitat County
• Approval of Final Pay Estimate for Bickleton Area Paving, CRP 372 – $41,911.49
• Approval of Pay Estimate 3 for Klickitat County Superior Court Remodel – $132,933.64
• Public meeting scheduled for Sept 3, 2024 to consider Boundary Line Adjustment BLA2023-10 in the White Salmon vicinity

Board of County Commissioners

The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes hiring a public health nurse, a data‑sharing agreement with the state health department, a contract amendment for baby and child dentistry services, a temporary road closure, and the release of donated senior‑services funds. The Board will also approve two public‑works pay estimates totaling about $719,000. A public hearing will be held to approve SPL2024‑09 plat alteration submitted by Michelle Ruber, and commissioners will discuss a proposed moratorium on battery energy storage system permits and scheduling a SEPA appeal hearing.

• Personnel authorization to advertise a vacant Public Health Nurse position (Grade 70/1‑3, $32.53‑$34.52 per hour).
• Data Sharing Agreement between Klickitat County Public Health and Washington State Department of Health.
• Contract amendment with Washington State Health Care Authority for Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) services.
• Approval of $229,054.40 estimate for White Plastic Edge Line, CRP 368.
• Public hearing to approve SPL2024‑09 Plat Alteration (Applicant: Michelle Ruber).

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a supplemental budget and related amendments for 2024 during a public hearing. It will also vote on a grant to the Columbia Gorge Regional Airport for Phase II engineering design and approve several contracts and agreements listed on the consent agenda. Additional updates from fire, public works, health, and other departments will be presented.

• Resolution to provide a grant to Columbia Gorge Regional Airport for Phase II engineering design
• Small Works Contract with Pacific Power Group, LLC for two‑year generator maintenance in Goldendale and White Salmon
• Reimbursable Fuel Agreement with Washington State Patrol for fuel during the Big Horn Fire
• Amendment #9 to Water Resource Inventory Area 31 Service Agreement with Aspect Consulting, extending contract to Dec 31 2025
• Public hearing on a supplemental budget and amendments for the 2024 budget

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a consent agenda that includes authorizing a 2024 Ford Transit van for Adult Probation. It will also approve a professional services agreement with Celia Throop for behavioral health crisis response and an interagency agreement for a 2025 homeless grant. Additional items include appointments to advisory boards and a public meeting on a short plat application.

• Authorization to purchase a 2024 Ford Transit van for Adult Probation
• Professional Services Agreement with Celia Throop for behavioral health crisis response
• Interagency Agreement for the 2025 Supplemental Consolidated Homeless Grant
• Appointment of Brandon Essex to the Veterans Advisory Board (term until Aug 1, 2027)
• Public meeting on Short Plat SPL2024-05 applicants Brian & Sandra Alley

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will vote on a resolution declaring an emergency in response to the Big Horn Fire and damage to public safety radio sites. They will set a public hearing for August 13 to consider a supplemental budget and related amendments. The agenda also includes a change order request for the Fortinet Implementation Project and approvals of several public‑works pay estimates totaling over $1.8 million. A planning department meeting on August 6 will consider a short plat for a parcel in the Snowden vicinity.

• Resolution declaring emergency for the Big Horn Fire and public safety radio sites damage
• Public hearing scheduled for August 13 to consider a supplemental budget and amendments
• Change order request for the Fortinet Implementation Project with Right! Systems, Inc.
• Approval of Pay Estimate #2 for Sundale/Old Hwy 8, CRP 359 in the amount of $1,050,857.49
• Planning Department public meeting on August 6 to consider Short Plat SPL 2024‑05, parcel 03‑11‑0919‑0302/00 in Snowden vicinity

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a consent agenda featuring interagency agreements and a ground lease. The meeting also includes department updates regarding battery storage and jail administration.

• Reimbursement agreement with Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts up to $155,282 for State v. Blake costs
• 20-year ground lease between Columbia Gorge Regional Airport and CGRA Hangars, LLC with base rent of $4,200/year
• Agreement with Prothman for Jail Administrator sourcing and outreach estimated at $7,500 - $8,500
• Appointments to the Klickitat County Solid Waste Advisory Committee
• Planning Department discussion on Battery Storage

Board of County Commissioners

The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners will approve a consent agenda including airport construction contracts, a grant letter of support, and a courthouse lawn licensing agreement. The meeting also includes updates on jail operations and a public hearing on battery storage.

• Contract change orders for South Apron Reconstruction at Columbia Gorge Regional Airport
• Letter of Support for Columbia Land Trust grant application
• Annual Reimbursement Grant Contract with SECO Basic Service Washington
• Courthouse Lawn Licensing Agreement and Waiver of Fees for Nazarene Church
• Public meeting on Battery Storage Moratorium