Klickitat County public meetings in 2025

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hear public comments on the Supplemental Budget for 2025. After the hearing, the commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes several resolutions, an amendment to a Motorola Solutions agreement, and a hiring freeze. Additional items include payroll certification, budget transfers, and appointments to advisory boards.

• Public hearing on Supplemental Budget 2025-4
• Resolution to appoint a commissioner to the WSAC Legislative Steering Committee
• Amendment to Motorola Solutions Agreement
• Resolution establishing a county‑wide hiring freeze
• Agreement with Klickitat County Solid Waste and Gorge Country Media

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will consider several consent agenda items, including a lease amendment for the Indian Hill public safety radio site and budget transfers. They will vote on a $481,812.31 payment to Crestline Construction for Phase 2 of the CGRA Business Park. The meeting also includes a discussion of proposed changes to the planning fee schedule.

• Second amendment to Indian Hill public safety radio site lease
• Approval of budget transfers to keep departments within allocations
• Payment of $481,812.31 to Crestline Construction for CGRA Business Park Phase 2
• Authorization for KCSO to purchase ProForce equipment (2025‑1223)
• Discussion of proposed changes to the planning fee schedule

Board of County Commissioners

The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners will consider department updates, a public comment period, and a consent agenda that bundles multiple approvals. Key decisions include approving a $67,520.75 pay estimate for the courthouse HVAC replacement and a $175,664.86 estimate for curve warning signs. The board will also vote on an interlocal agreement with Pend Oreille County for the OnBase document imaging system and other contracts and resolutions.

• Approval of Pay Estimate #1 and Final for the Klickitat County Courthouse HVAC Replacement Project 2025 – $67,520.75
• Approval of Pay Estimate #1 for the Curve Warning Signs & Guideposts, CRP 381 – $175,664.86
• Approval of Interlocal Agreement with Pend Oreille County to support the OnBase document imaging system in the Clerk’s Office
• Agreement with Advanced Security and Electrical Technology, Inc. for monitoring, cloud, smart services and communications services to Klickitat County
• Concurrence to Award Bid — Wood Gulch Bridge Preventative Maintenance, CRP 388

Board of County Commissioners

The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners will vote on the 2026 Annual Budget and the 2026 Annual Road Construction Program. The meeting also continues public hearings on the Six‑Year Transportation Program for 2026‑2031 and reviews several short plat and boundary line adjustment requests. A consent agenda will be approved covering senior‑services contracts, a cell‑tower lease, and other service agreements.

• Adoption of the 2026 Annual Budget
• Adoption of the 2026 Annual Road Construction Program
• Continuance of public hearings on the Six‑Year Transportation Program (2026‑2031)
• Approval of short plat requests: SPL 2024‑18 (Sanders), SPL 2024‑08 (Abeyta), SPL 2025‑04 (Pyle)
• Consent agenda agreements: Non‑Emergency Medical Transportation for Medicaid (2026‑2027) and lease of a cell tower with The Towers, LLC at the Klickitat County Shop property in Glenwood

The commissioners approved the Six‑Year Transportation Program for 2026‑2031 and adopted the 2026 annual budget, both by unanimous vote. They also approved a 16‑item consent agenda, payroll warrants totaling $240,066.18, and several land‑use approvals. Additional actions included creating a new County Administrator position and appointing an interim county prosecutor.

• Adopted Six‑Year Transportation Program (2026‑2031) – unanimous
• Adopted 2026 Annual Budget – unanimous
• Approved consent agenda with 16 items – unanimous
• Approved payroll warrants totaling $240,066.18 – unanimous
• Final approval of multiple short plat and boundary line adjustments – unanimous
• Created new County Administrator position and revised org chart – unanimous
• Appointed Chief Deputy Alex Takos as Interim County Prosecutor – unanimous
• Set public hearing to consider supplemental 2025 budget amendments – unanimous

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding the 2026 annual budget, property tax levies, and the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program. The meeting also includes a childcare workshop and several land use applications.

• Public hearing for 2026 Property Tax Levies, Annual Budget, and Capital Improvement Plan
• Public hearing for Six Year Transportation Improvement Program
• Public meetings for Short Plat SPL 2025-09 (Grindling) and Boundary Line Adjustments BLA 2024-14 and BLA 2025-04
• Professional Services Contract for Teresa D Johnson CPA, Inc.
• Notice to Contractors for the CGRA Business Park Training Facility Project

The Board unanimously approved Resolution No. 11125 establishing the 2026 tax levy for the General Fund, Election Reserve Fund, and Veterans Relief Fund. It also adopted the 2026‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan (Resolution No. 11135) and the 2026 tax levy for the Road Fund (Resolution No. 11225). Additional unanimous actions included approving payroll warrants of $187,356.91, advertising for the Prosecuting Attorney position, and approving a professional services contract with Teresa D. Johnson CPS, Inc.

• Approved 2026 General, Election Reserve, and Veterans tax levy (Resolution 11125) – unanimous
• Approved 2026‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan (Resolution 11135) – unanimous
• Approved 2026 Road Fund tax levy (Resolution 11225) – unanimous
• Approved payroll warrants totaling $187,356.91 – unanimous
• Approved advertising for Prosecuting Attorney position – unanimous
• Approved Professional Services Contract with Teresa D. Johnson CPS, Inc. – unanimous
• Approved final approval of Short Plat SPL 2025-09 Grindling – unanimous
• Approved final approval of Boundary Line Adjustment BLA 2025-04 Tibke, Tromble & Mason – unanimous

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will consider several consent‑agenda items, including the approval of a change order for the Columbia Gorge Regional Airport Business Park Phase 2. They will also hear a public hearing on the Supplemental Budget 2025‑3 and a bid opening for Public Works preventative‑maintenance work. Additional items include property tax levy certification, personnel advertising authorizations, and scheduling of future public meetings for boundary line adjustments and short plats.

• Approve Change Order No. 1 for Columbia Gorge Regional Airport Business Park Phase 2 ($245,633.80)
• Public hearing on Supplemental Budget 2025‑3
• Bid opening for Public Works bundle preventative‑maintenance deck & expansion joint repair (CRP 376, CRP 377)
• Certification of 2026 County General Taxing District and County Road Taxing District property tax levies
• Personnel authorizations to advertise HR Analyst and IT System Administrator positions

Board of County Commissioners

The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners will consider approval of contracts for road maintenance, asbestos abatement, and jury room flooring, along with final approvals for several short plats and boundary line adjustments. The agenda also includes the opening of bids for road overlay and preventative maintenance projects.

• Approval of Alderdale Guardrail Repair contract for $138,955.00
• Approval of Small Works Contracts for Jury Room Asbestos Abatement and Flooring
• Approval of Snow Removal contracts for 2025-26 County Parking Lots and Pioneer Center
• Final approval of Short Plats SPL 2023-18 and SPL 2024-31
• Final approval of Boundary Line Adjustments BLA 2025-01, BLA 2025-11, BLA 2025-06, and BLA 2025-09

The Board approved the 2026 Preliminary Budget (Resolution No. 10625) and set a public hearing for the 2026‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan (Resolution No. 10525). It also appointed Robb Van Cleave as Interim County Administrator and promoted KC Sheridan to HR Director and Curtis Schlegel to IT Manager. Additional approvals included a $138,955 guardrail repair pay estimate, several small‑works contracts, and final approvals for multiple Boundary Line Adjustments.

• Adopted 2026 Preliminary Budget and set public hearing (Resolution No. 10625) – approved unanimously
• Set public hearing for 2026‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan (Resolution No. 10525) – approved unanimously
• Appointed Robb Van Cleave as Interim County Administrator – approved unanimously
• Promoted KC Sheridan to HR Director – approved by consensus
• Promoted Curtis Schlegel to IT Manager – approved by consensus
• Approved pay estimate for Alderdale guardrail repair ($138,955) – approved unanimously
• Approved small‑works contracts for courthouse asbestos abatement and floor covering – approved unanimously
• Approved final approvals for Boundary Line Adjustments (e.g., BLA 2025‑01 Fitzsimmons) – approved unanimously

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several short plats and boundary line adjustments. The body will also vote on pay estimates for HVAC and infrastructure projects and hold a closed session regarding collective bargaining.

• Pay estimate of $125,936.66 for Pioneer Center HVAC Replacement Project 2025
• Pay estimate of $307,268.79 for CGRA Business Park Phase 2
• Final pay estimate of $103,176.42 for 2025 Annual Striping Program RN 642-25
• Public meeting for Short Plat SPL 2024-19, McCredy
• Right of way Administrative Offer Summaries for Long Road Reestablishment (CRP 354) Project

The Board unanimously approved the contract with HB Hansen Construction, Inc. for new aviation T‑Hangars and site improvements at the Columbia Gorge Regional Airport. It also approved the Consent Agenda items A‑M, several pay estimates totaling $536,381.87, and payroll warrants of $637,434.33. Additional actions included appointing Commissioner Ron Ihrig to the 2026 Legislative Steering Committee, authorizing a grant application for a White Salmon bus shelter, and approving Short Plat SPL 2024‑19 for McCredy.

• Approved contract (C19725) with HB Hansen Construction, Inc. for new aviation T‑Hangars (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items A‑M (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Estimate 1 for Pioneer Center HVAC Replacement Project $125,936.66 (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Estimate 6 for CGRA Business Park Phase 2 $307,268.79 (unanimous)
• Approved Final Pay Estimate for 2025 Annual Striping Program $103,176.42 (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable Warrants $637,434.33 (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Ron Ihrig to Legislative Steering Committee for 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Short Plat SPL 2024‑19 for McCredy (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners will approve the business agenda and the October 21 meeting minutes, consider a consent agenda that includes several grant, lease, contract and agreement items, hear public comments, and vote to recess for a 2026 budget workshop scheduled for October 30.

• Community Development Block Grant Public Services Grants
• Communications Site Sub Lease with Washington State Department of Natural Resources for Juniper Point
• Project Manager for the Jail HCA 1115 Waiver
• Interagency Agreement with Klickitat County through Growth Management Services
• Resolution reappointing Jack Sutton to the Klickitat County Veterans Advisory Board

The commissioners unanimously approved the business agenda, the October 21 minutes, and the consent agenda items A‑R covering grants, agreements and reappointments. They also approved payroll and accounts payable warrants for $1,389,698.71 and set a public hearing for a supplemental 2025 budget. A scheduled workshop was cancelled.

• Approved Business Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 21 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items A‑R, including grants and agreements (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable Warrants $218,784.51 and Payroll Warrants $1,170,914.20 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 09925 to hold a public hearing on the 2025 supplemental budget (unanimous)
• Cancelled the October 30 workshop (unanimous)
• Reappointed Jack Sutton to Veterans Advisory Board and Brad Cameron to Open Space Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Granted verbal approval to post Office Admin I‑III position (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review requests for two boundary line adjustments. The meeting includes a consent agenda with road work advertisements, archaeological services, and funding for the Columbia Gorge Regional Airport aviation hangar expansion.

• Final approval of Boundary Line Adjustment BLA 2024-21 (Smith)
• Final approval of Boundary Line Adjustment BLA2025-12 (Beyerlin)
• Notice to Contractors for Snowden Road Overlay, CRP 386
• Funding agreement for Columbia Gorge Regional Airport Aviation Hangar Expansion Project
• Local Agency Supplemental Agreement #6 with Applied Archaeological Research, Inc.

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included a resolution providing funds to the Columbia Gorge Regional Airport for an aviation hangar expansion. It also gave final approval to two boundary line adjustments (BLA 2024‑21 and BLA 2025‑12) and authorized payroll warrants totaling $232,259.55. The board agreed to revisit the HR organizational‑chart request in November and adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved funding resolution for Columbia Gorge Regional Airport aviation hangar expansion (unanimous)
• Approved Boundary Line Adjustment BLA 2024‑21 (unanimous)
• Approved Boundary Line Adjustment BLA 2025‑12 (unanimous)
• Approved payroll warrants totaling $232,259.55 (unanimous)
• Approved Business Agenda update (unanimous)
• Approved October 14, 2025 commissioner meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to revisit HR organizational chart request in mid‑November (no vote recorded)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hear public comments on the ongoing implementation of the criminal justice sales tax. It will also consider several land‑use approvals, including a Boundary Line Adjustment and multiple Short Plat requests. A consent agenda includes items such as a public meeting for a Boundary Line Adjustment, a notice for the Snowden Road Overlay project, and purchases of two sheriff vehicles. The meeting concludes with a motion to recess until a budget workshop on October 16.

• Public hearing continuance on criminal justice sales tax implementation
• Final approval requests for Boundary Line Adjustment BLA 2024-09 and Short Plats SPL 2023-16, SPL 2023-08, SPL 2024-36
• Consent agenda item: public meeting approval for BLA 2025-12
• Notice to contractors for advertising the Snowden Road Overlay, CRP 386
• Sheriff purchases of Silverado and Tahoe vehicles

General

The Board will conduct a budget workshop with presentations from the Department of Emergency Management, Human Resources, Senior Services, the Coroner's Office, and Civil Service. No specific decisions are listed; the agenda is informational. The meeting includes a lunch break at noon.

• Department of Emergency Management budget presentation (9:30 AM)
• Human Resources budget presentation (10:45 AM)
• Senior Services budget presentation (1:00 PM)
• Coroner's Office budget presentation (2:00 PM)
• Civil Service budget presentation (2:15 PM)

Board of County Commissioners

The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners will hear public comments on the criminal justice sales tax implementation. Department updates from Public Works, Building, and Economic Development/Natural Resources will be presented. The board will consider several consent agenda items, including a behavioral health services agreement and staffing authorizations. A budget workshop is scheduled for October 9, 2025.

• Public hearing on criminal justice sales tax implementation
• Behavioral Health Professional Services Agreement – Tracy Cramer
• Personnel authorization to advertise two Maintenance Technician positions (Bickleton and White Salmon)
• Courthouse Lawn Agreement for Domestic Violence Awareness event (fees waived, Oct 1‑15, 2025)
• Concurrence to award bid for curve warning signs and guideposts to Construction Ahead Inc.

The Board unanimously approved the September 2025 payroll warrants totaling $352,267.16. It also approved all Consent Agenda items A‑F, including a professional services agreement and a bid award. The public hearing on a proposed Criminal Justice Sales Tax was recessed until October 14, 2025, and the board recessed until the next day for a budget workshop.

• Approved Consent Agenda items A‑F (unanimously)
• Approved payroll warrants totaling $352,267.16 (unanimously)
• Recessed Criminal Justice Sales Tax public hearing to Oct 14, 2025, 1:30 PM (unanimously)
• Recessed meeting until 9:30 AM Oct 9 for budget workshop (unanimously)
• Approved Business Agenda as presented (unanimously)
• Approved September 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Approved lunch recess until 1:00 PM (unanimously)
• Approved to waive fees for Courthouse Lawn use by CPAKC (unanimously)

General

The Board will conduct a budget workshop covering financial updates from the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Clerk’s Office, Information Technology, Solid Waste, Adult Probation, County‑City Court Services, Public Works, and the Sheriff. Each department will present information to inform the county’s upcoming budget decisions. No formal votes are listed; the meeting is informational.

• Prosecuting Attorney’s Office presentation
• Clerk’s Office presentation
• Information Technology/Budget presentation
• Solid Waste Department presentation
• Adult Probation and County‑City Court Services discussion

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners will review department updates and consider several consent‑agenda items, including grant agreements with WSDOT, a Medicaid contract amendment, and scheduling public meetings for short plats. They will approve a payroll warrant, certify payroll, and vote on Pay Estimate 5 for CGRA Business Park Phase 2 in the amount of $427,575.62. The agenda also includes new business, unfinished business, and a motion to recess for a budget workshop on October 2, 2025.

• Approval of Pay Estimate 5 for CGRA Business Park Phase 2 – $427,575.62
• Consent agenda: Agreement PTD0676-01 between WSDOT and KCSS for Dial‑a‑ride operating grant (July 1 2025 – June 30 2027)
• Consent agenda: Agreement PTD0675-01 between KCSS and WSDOT for Mt. Adams Express fixed‑route transit (July 1 2025 – June 30 2027)
• Consent agenda: Amendment No. 1 to contract between AAADSW and KCSS for Medicaid Case Management Service
• Request to schedule public meeting to consider approval of short plat SPL 2023‑16, Kreps

The Board unanimously approved accounts payable and payroll benefit warrants totaling over $2 million. It also approved several operating grant agreements for county transit services and a renewal contract for mail‑machine maintenance. Additional approvals included a contract amendment for Medicaid case management and a $427,575.62 pay estimate for the CGRA Business Park Phase 2 project. The session concluded with a unanimous recess approval for the upcoming budget workshop.

• Approved accounts payable warrants totaling $813,730.78 (unanimous)
• Approved payroll benefit warrants totaling $1,203,245.15 (unanimous)
• Approved operating grant agreement PTD0676-01 for Dial‑a‑Ride services (unanimous)
• Approved operating grant agreement PTD0675-01 for Mt. Adams Express transit (unanimous)
• Approved amendment No. 1 to Medicaid case management contract (unanimous)
• Approved renewal contract with Ist Class Office Solutions for mail‑machine maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Estimate 5 for CGRA Business Park Phase 2, $427,575.62 (unanimous)
• Approved recess until 9:00 AM on Oct 2 for budget workshop (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will approve a consent agenda covering several contracts and authorizations, such as a fire suppression contract with Inland Fire Extinguisher, Inc., a supplemental consultant agreement for the Goldendale Fuel Station, and purchases of ballistic vests and radars for the sheriff's office. They will also consider a resolution to increase compensation for English/Spanish interpretation services and amend the 2025 annual budget. After the consent items, the board will discuss a plaque placement honoring Dana Peck and schedule a budget workshop for the following Thursday.

• Approval of Small Works Contract with Inland Fire Extinguisher, Inc. for fire suppression services (2025‑2026)
• Sheriff authorization to purchase ballistic vests
• Sheriff authorization to purchase radars
• Resolution to increase compensation for English/Spanish interpretation services for the Adult Probation Case Manager
• Resolution amending the 2025 Annual Budget for various funds

The commissioners approved the Consent Agenda items A through G and removed item H for further discussion. They also approved Resolution No. 09325 amending the 2025 annual budget, payroll warrants totaling $350,909.98, and a Small Works Contract with Inland Fire Extinguisher, Inc. for fire‑suppression services. Additionally, the board sent all bid proposals for the Curve W‑aming signs back to Public Works for review and scheduled a proclamation presentation for November 12, 2025.

• Approved Consent Agenda items A‑G (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 09325 amending the 2025 annual budget (unanimous)
• Approved payroll warrants totaling $350,909.98 (unanimous)
• Approved Small Works Contract (C17225) with Inland Fire Extinguisher, Inc. for fire‑suppression service 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
• Approved personnel authorization to advertise Accounting Administrative Assistant position (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff authorization to purchase ballistic vests (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff authorization to purchase radars (unanimous)
• Approved sending all bid proposals for Curve W‑aming signs back to Public Works for review (unanimous)

General

The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners is convening a budget workshop to review departmental presentations and financial planning for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Treasurer presentation
• Commissioners review
• Economic Development/Natural Resources discussion
• Juvenile Department briefing
• Superior Court presentation

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a supplemental budget and amendments. The board will also consider setting a hearing date for a proposed criminal justice tax and review several land use applications.

• Public hearing for Supplemental Budget and Amendments
• Proposed public hearing date of October 7, 2025, for a criminal justice tax
• Purchase of one MowerMax Mower from Atmax Equipment Company for $470,364.54
• Pay estimate for CGRA Business Park Phase 2 of $281,615.89
• Final pay estimate for Bickleton Hwy Overlay-Box Spring Vicinity of $256,018.81

The Board of County Commissioners approved the business agenda, consent agenda items, pay estimates, payroll warrants, and the supplemental budget with three sheriff fund reductions and a net emergency management request. It also approved several short‑plat and BLA planning items and gave verbal approval to advertise for two administrative positions. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved (unanimous) Supplemental Budget with sheriff fund cuts of $101,843, $34,177 and $63,389 and net emergency management request of $28,531
• Approved (unanimous) Consent Agenda items including purchase of one MowerMax mower for $470,364.54
• Approved (unanimous) Pay Estimate 4 for CGRA Business Phase – $281,615.89
• Approved (unanimous) Final Pay Estimate for Bickleton Hwy Overlay Boxspring – $256,018.81
• Approved (unanimous) Payroll Warrants – $785,230.76 and Payroll Warrants – $887,297.14 for September 15, 2025
• Approved (unanimous) Short Plat 2024‑14
• Approved (unanimous) BLA 2025‑05
• Approved (unanimous) Verbal approval to advertise for an Accounting Admin Assistant and a temporary Admin Assistant

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will review department updates and then move to a consent agenda covering several items, such as phone trunks for a new 911 system, a grant offer for the Columbia Gorge Regional airport, and extensions for short plat requests. They will also consider a motion to recess until a budget workshop on September 11. Public comment and other routine business are scheduled before the consent agenda.

• Phone trunks for new 911 system
• Grant offer for the Airport Improvement Program for The Dalles Municipal Airport
• Short plat extensions for SPL 2022-24 (Schroder), SPL 2022-30 (Speelman), SPL 2023-08 (Cox)
• Request to schedule public meetings for short plats SPL 2024-14 (Jana Jones Trust) and SPL 2025-01 (Blackburn)
• Motion to recess until budget workshop on September 11, 2025

The commissioners unanimously approved the Business Agenda, the September 2 meeting minutes, and all Consent Agenda items. They also approved payroll warrants totaling $310,729.78. The Board agreed to move forward with scheduling a public hearing on implementing a criminal justice sales tax. A recess was approved to continue the budget workshop on September 11.

• Approved Business Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items a‑n (unanimous)
• Approved payroll warrants totaling $310,729.78 (unanimous)
• Agreed to schedule a public hearing on criminal justice sales tax implementation
• Approved lunch recess until 1:00 PM (unanimous)
• Approved recess until Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 9:00 AM for budget workshop (unanimous)
• Approved recess until 1:00 PM during budget workshop (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public meetings regarding a BESS moratorium extension and the vacation of county road right-of-way portions. The session includes a budget workshop for the 2026 and supplemental budgets.

• Public meeting on the extension of the BESS Moratorium
• Public hearing on the vacation of portions of County Road Right of Way
• Local Agency Agreement and Federal Aid Project Prospectus for Snowden Road Overlay project, CRP 387
• Resolution to improve Sleepy Hollow Road Phase 1, CRP 389
• Road Haul Agreement between Klickitat County and Bluebird Solar Power, LLC

The commissioners unanimously approved several items, including a part‑time Legal Administrator advertisement, payroll warrants totaling $480,425.98, and the vacation of four county roads. They also unanimously extended the zoning moratorium for battery energy storage systems. The Road Haul Agreement with Bluebird Solar Power was approved by a 2‑1 vote.

• Approved HR advertisement for a part‑time Legal Administrator (unanimous)
• Approved payroll warrants $480,425.98 (unanimous)
• Approved vacation of Old Mountain Rd, Courtney Rd, Old Hwy 8, Sundale Rd (unanimous)
• Approved extension of BESS zoning moratorium (unanimous)
• Approved Vote Yes Agreement for Auditor's Office (Cl6425) (unanimous)
• Approved Road Haul Agreement with Bluebird Solar Power, LLC (2‑1)
• Approved recess until Sep 4, 2025 for budget workshop (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review department updates and a request for final approval of Short Plat SPL 2024-35. The meeting includes a consent agenda with transit funding agreements and a resolution to set a public hearing for 2025 budget amendments.

• Final approval request for Short Plat SPL 2024-35 (Teresa Cox)
• Resolution to set a public hearing for 2025 supplemental budget and amendments
• Agreement PTD1072 and PTD1073 between Senior Services and WSDOT for transit operations and vehicle purchase
• Agreement between Adult Probation and Department of Ecology for 2025-2027 Community Litter Cleanup Program
• Authorization to advertise for two vacant Van/Bus Driver positions in White Salmon

The Board of County Commissioners approved the Short Plat SPL2024-35 and a set of eight consent agenda items, including agreements with the State Department of Ecology and WSDOT, a federal transit certification, and resolutions on surplus vehicles and a supplemental budget hearing. Payroll and accounts payable warrants totaling $1,470,812.48 were also approved. All actions were passed unanimously.

• Approved Short Plat SPL2024-35 (unanimous)
• Approved 8 consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved payroll warrants $1,214,343.36 and accounts payable warrants $256,469.12 (unanimous)
• Approved Business Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for August 5, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved recess until 1:00 PM (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will receive updates from Public Works and the Planning Department. The body is deciding on a petition for property annexation into Fire Protection District No. 7 and a request to waive fees for the use of the Courthouse Lawn.

• Resolution regarding a petition for annexation of properties in Fire Protection District No. 7
• Courthouse Lawn Agreement with Coalition Preventing Abuse in Klickitat County for Opioid Overdose Awareness Week (August 24-31, 2025)
• Request to schedule a Public Meeting for Short Plat SPL 2024-35, Teresa Cox

The commissioners approved a resolution to annex certain properties into Fire District No. 7, with Commissioners Andrews and Zoller voting yes and Chairman Ihrig abstaining. They also approved hiring a facilitator for a long‑term recovery group. Payroll warrants totaling $167,809.01 and two consent‑agenda items (a public meeting for Short Plat SPL 2024‑35 and a Courthouse Lawn agreement) were approved unanimously. The meeting was recessed, the business agenda adopted, and the session adjourned unanimously.

• Approved payroll warrants totaling $167,809.01 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: schedule public meeting for Short Plat SPL 2024-35 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: Courthouse Lawn agreement for Opioid Overdose Awareness Week (unanimous)
• Approved annexation petition for Fire District No. 7 (Andrews and Zoller approved; Ihrig abstained)
• Approved hiring of facilitator for long‑term recovery group (approval noted)
• Approved recess until 1:00 PM (unanimous)
• Approved business agenda (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will hear updates from Public Works and Fiscal Services, then move to a consent agenda that includes several financial and contractual items. Items on the consent agenda include a petty cash fund closure, a retainage payment for the HVAC repair project, a state‑funding agreement for curve warning signs, a public hearing to vacate excess right‑of‑way on several roads, and an appointment to the Hood River‑White Salmon Bi‑State Bridge Authority. After the consent agenda, the board will address payroll warrants, new and unfinished business, and miscellaneous reports before adjourning.

• Adult Probation Closure of Petty Cash Fund
• Final Project Acceptance and Release of Retainage for Klickitat County Services Building HVAC Repair Project, 2023, $1,798.25 to All Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning
• Supplement – Local Programs State Funding Agreement for the Curve Warning Signs and Guide Posts project, CRP 381
• Public hearing to vacate excess right of way on Old Mountain Road No. 34750, Courtney Road No. 11700, Old Hwy 8 No. 37000 and Sundale Road No. 37090
• Appointment Letter and Resolution for appointment to the Hood River‑White Salmon Bi‑State Bridge Authority

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the business agenda, the minutes from the August 6 meeting, and a consent agenda containing six items. They also approved payroll and accounts payable warrants for $984,548.92 and $406,858.58 respectively. A public hearing was scheduled for vacation of excess right‑of‑way on several county roads. The meeting was recessed for lunch and then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved business agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 6 commissioner meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with six items (unanimous)
• Approved payroll benefit warrants for $984,548.92 (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable warrants for $406,858.58 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for vacation of excess right of way on Old Mountain Rd, Courtney Rd, Old Hwy 8, and Sundale Rd (unanimous)
• Approved lunch recess until 1:00 PM (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners will receive departmental updates, approve meeting minutes, and consider a consent agenda that includes contracts, resolutions, and an ordinance. A public hearing will be held to amend the Six-Year Transportation Program for the years 2025‑2030. The board will also approve pay estimates for road overlay and striping projects totaling about $1.25 million. Additional items include discussion of a 1115 waiver for the Public Health Director and Jail Administrator, and a ballot for the Natural Resources Board.

• Public hearing to amend the Six-Year Transportation Program (2025‑2030)
• Contract between Klickitat County and Herrera for the Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan
• Ordinance adopting amendments to the Energy Overlay Zone (EOZ)
• Approval of $975,972.20 pay estimate for Sunnyside Road Overlay to James Dean Construction, Inc.
• Approval of $269,915.90 pay estimate for 2025 Annual Striping Program to Construction Ahead, Inc.

Board of County Commissioners

The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes several contracts and agreements, notably a $1,868,162.71 pay estimate for Central Washington Asphalt, Inc. to perform the Bickleton Highway Overlay‑Box Spring Vicinity project (CRP 382). The agenda also contains an interlocal agreement with the City of White Salmon for $76,259.55 in Surface Transportation Funds for 2024, a health department contract amendment, and a service agreement with Granicus, LLC for a software upgrade. Additional items include department updates, public comment, and routine approvals of minutes and payroll.

• Approval of Pay Estimate #1 to Central Washington Asphalt, Inc. for $1,868,162.71 for the Bickleton Hwy Overlay‑Box Spring Vicinity (CRP 382)
• Interlocal Agreement with the City of White Salmon for $76,259.55 Surface Transportation Funds for 2024
• Klickitat County Health Department 2025‑2027 Consolidated Contract Amendment #6
• Service Agreement with Granicus, LLC for a software upgrade
• Local Agency Federal Aid Project Prospectus for the Curve Warning Signs and Guide Posts project (CRP 381)

The commissioners approved Resolution No. 07025, amending the loan for Fund 305 Capital Projects Airport and adding $1,500,000. They also approved a $1,868,162.71 payment to Central Washington Asphalt for the Bickleton Highway overlay and increased the Emergency Operations Command credit‑card limit to $25,000. Additional items approved unanimously included the Consent Agenda, Business Agenda, July 22 minutes, payroll warrants, and a lunch recess until 1:00 PM.

• Approved Resolution No. 07025 amending Fund 305 Airport loan, adding $1,500,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Estimate #1 to Central Washington Asphalt, Inc. for $1,868,162.71 (unanimous)
• Approved credit‑card limit increase for Emergency Operations Command to $25,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda with 12 items (unanimous)
• Approved Business Agenda with one new‑business add‑on (unanimous)
• Approved July 22, 2025 Commissioners’ meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payroll warrants for the period ending July 28, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved lunch recess until 1:00 PM (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will receive updates from Public Works, Planning, and Building Inspection, followed by a closed‑session HR discussion. The public meeting will consider the final approval of Boundary Line Adjustment BLA 2024-10. A consent agenda includes several agreements, letters, a $292,206.46 pay estimate, and a professional services contract.

• Final approval request for Boundary Line Adjustment BLA 2024-10 (Tomlin/McCarthy)
• Pay Estimate 3 for CGRA Business Park Phase 2 to Crestline Construction Company, LLC – $292,206.46
• Courthouse Lawn Agreement and fee waiver for Nazarene Church event on August 2 2025
• Letter of Support for Hood River‑White Salmon Interstate Bridge Replacement Project
• Professional Services Agreement with Mead & Hunt, Inc. for Columbia Gorge Regional Airport Master Plan

The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners approved an emergency declaration (Resolution No. 06925) to address the Burdoin Fire. It also approved a consent agenda with seven items, a $292,206.46 pay estimate for the Columbia River Gorge Airport Business Park Phase 2, and $563,740.63 in payroll warrants. Additionally, the board approved the Boundary Line Adjustment BLA2024-10 and routine agenda items such as the business agenda and July 15 meeting minutes.

• Approved Emergency Declaration (Resolution No. 06925) – passed unanimously
• Approved Consent Agenda with 7 items – passed unanimously
• Approved Pay Estimate 3 for Columbia River Gorge Airport Business Park Phase 2 ($292,206.46) – passed unanimously
• Approved Accounts Payable Warrants ($563,740.63) – passed unanimously
• Approved Boundary Line Adjustment BLA2024-10 – passed unanimously
• Approved Business Agenda (including emergency declaration) – passed unanimously
• Approved July 15, 2025 Commissioner meeting minutes – passed unanimously

Board of County Commissioners

The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners will hold a public meeting to consider final approval of a Boundary Line Adjustment (BLA 2022-13) and two Short Plats (SPL 2024-24 and SPL 2023-02). The agenda also includes department updates, public comment, and a consent agenda with several agreements and small‑works contracts. After the public meeting, the board will move on to payroll certifications, new business, and other routine items.

• Final approval of Boundary Line Adjustment BLA 2022-13 (Walker)
• Final approval of Short Plat SPL 2024-24 (Walker)
• Final approval of Short Plat SPL 2023-02 (Skeele & Son)
• Approval of Small Works Contract for Pioneer Center HVAC Replacement Project 2025
• Approval of Small Works Contract for Klickitat County Courthouse HVAC Replacement Project 2025

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will review several public‑meeting items, including final approval of two short plat applications (SPL 2024‑30 for Wesley Muzechenko and SPL 2025‑05 for Brokenshire) and a recommendation to amend the Energy Overlay Zone. They will also act on a consent agenda that includes contract amendments for the Health Department, a revised contract with the Washington Department of Corrections, and a service order with Geosyntec for additional technical studies on the Switzler Reservoir. Additional agenda items cover department updates, public comment, and routine business such as minutes approval.

• Final approval of Short Plat SPL 2024‑30 for Wesley Muzechenko
• Final approval of Short Plat SPL 2025‑05 for Brokenshire
• Consideration of Planning Commission recommendation to amend the Energy Overlay Zone
• Revised contract between Klickitat County Department of Corrections and Washington Department of Corrections
• MSA Service Order between Geosyntec and Klickitat County Economic Development for additional work on the Switzler Reservoir SEPA Review (completion by Dec 31 2026)

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will review several consent agenda items, including a cooperative agreement with NORCOR to house juvenile detainees. A public hearing will be held on the Community Development Block Grant. Additional items include scheduling public meetings for short plat requests and a recommendation on Energy Overlay Zone amendments.

• Public hearing on Community Development Block Grant
• Request to schedule public meeting for short plat SPL 2024-30 (Wesley Muzechenko)
• Request to schedule public meeting for short plat SPL 2025-05 (Brokenshire)
• Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement with NORCOR to house juvenile detainees
• Request to set public meeting on July 8, 2025 to consider Energy Overlay Zone amendment

The Board unanimously approved a $70,000 amount for the 2025 Community Development Block Grant to fund services for low‑ and moderate‑income residents. It also approved the Consent Agenda, accounts payable warrants, and the Business Agenda, and agreed to send budget and planning commission letters.

• Approved $70,000 Community Development Block Grant for 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda with four items (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable Warrants totaling $537,554.3 (unanimous)
• Approved Business Agenda with two add‑ons (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for June 10 and June 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved recess until 1:00 PM (unanimous)
• Agreed to send budget process letter to departments and schedule workshops (unanimous)
• Agreed to send a letter to the Columbia Gorge Planning Commission regarding defunding (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners will review and vote on a pay estimate of $489,866.70 for the Sunnyside Road Overlay (CRP 374). The meeting also includes a request for final approval of Boundary Line Adjustment BLA 2024-19, proposals for a solid and hazardous waste management plan update, and several consent agenda items such as the GeoComm renewal contract and a lease agreement with NSC Smelter LLC. Additional discussion will cover a budget adjustment and a grant to the City of Goldendale for economic development.

• Final approval request for Boundary Line Adjustment BLA 2024-19 (Zilka, Elliott, NW Storage)
• Review of solid and hazardous waste management plan update consultant proposals
• Consent agenda items: GeoComm renewal contract; NSC Smelter LLC Juniper Point lease agreement
• Approval of Pay Estimate #3 for Sunnyside Road Overlay, CRP 374 – $489,866.70 to James Dean Construction, Inc.
• Resolution to provide a grant to the City of Goldendale for economic development opportunities

The commissioners approved the agenda, meeting minutes, and several financial items, including a $489,866.70 road overlay contract and $891,514.80 in accounts payable. They returned the solid waste management plan RFP to staff and approved a boundary line adjustment. The board also approved a master agreement with CentralSquare Technologies for the county’s 9‑1‑1 phone system. All actions passed unanimously except the phone system agreement, which passed with a mixed vote.

• Approved Business Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Returned Solid Waste Management Plan RFP to staff (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda with nine items (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Estimate #3 for Sunnyside Road Overlay, $489,866.70 (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable Warrants, $891,514.80 (unanimous)
• Approved Boundary Line Adjustment BLA 2024-19 (unanimous)
• Approved Phone System Master Agreement with CentralSquare Technologies for 9‑1‑1 (passed; votes: M/Zoller, S/Andrews, Nay/Ihrig)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will review department updates and take public comment before moving to agenda items. Commissioners will consider final approvals of three Boundary Line Adjustments and a consent agenda that includes several contracts and agreements. The meeting will also approve a $458,828.48 pay estimate for CGRA Business Park Phase 2 construction work.

• Approve Pay Estimate 2 for CGRA Business Park Phase 2 – $458,828.48 to Crestline Construction Company, LLC
• Final approval of Boundary Line Adjustment BLA 2024-11 for Spadaro/Denny/Ventnor LLC
• Consent agenda item: Klickitat Lead Entity 2025-2027 RCO Contract
• Consent agenda item: Interlocal Agreement for Medical Examiner Services
• KCSO authorization to purchase annual renewal for body‑cameras, TASERs and Lexipol policies

The commissioners unanimously approved the Consent Agenda with ten items, a $458,828.48 pay estimate for CGRA Business Park Phase 2, and accounts payable and payroll warrants totaling $893,708.60. They also approved three Boundary Line Adjustments (BLA 2024‑11, BLA 2024‑22, BLA 2025‑03) and a Behavioral Health Professional Services contract. The board moved forward on establishing an animal shelter and on replacing the Emergency Management phone system, and it accepted the Landfill Gas Committee’s recommendation.

• Approved Consent Agenda with ten items (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Estimate $458,828.48 for CGRA Business Park Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrants totaling $893,708.60 (unanimous)
• Approved Boundary Line Adjustment BLA 2024‑11 (unanimous)
• Approved Boundary Line Adjustment BLA 2024‑22 (unanimous)
• Approved Boundary Line Adjustment BLA 2025‑03 (unanimous)
• Approved Behavioral Health Professional Services Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Emergency Management Phone System replacement (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners will receive department updates from Public Works, Planning, and Emergency Management. A public hearing will consider a supplemental budget and related amendments. The board will also act on a consent agenda that includes several grant agreements, service contracts, and a bond release for a federal‑aid project. Additional items include payment estimates, payroll certification, and a discussion on the Columbia Gorge Regional Airport organization.

• Public hearing to consider a supplemental budget and amendments (Item 7)
• Klickitat County Historical Preservation Grant Agreement with Twin Bridges Historical Museum/Lyle Historical Society (Consent agenda)
• Bingen City Fire and Fire District 1, 8, 11, & 15 Radio System Use and 9‑1‑1/Dispatch Services Agreements (Consent agenda)
• Final Acceptance and Release of Contract Bond for White Plastic Edge Line Project Fed Aid No. HSIP‑000S (636), Contract No. TA‑7453, CRP 368 (Consent agenda)
• Concurrence to Award Bid – Alderdale Guardrail Repair – Fire Damaged, ER‑2403(001) (Consent agenda)

The commissioners approved the 2025 supplemental budget, reducing the sheriff’s request and corrections funding by a total of $213,020. They also approved the business agenda, a nine‑item consent agenda, and accounts payable warrants of $203,443.15. A unanimous motion set a recess until June 12 for a workshop, and the board agreed to continue researching an animal shelter and to advertise a deputy clerk position.

• Approved Business Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda with nine items (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable Warrants $203,443.15 (unanimous)
• Approved Supplemental Budget $2,879,916.00 with funding reductions (passed)
• Approved recess until June 12, 2025 for a workshop (unanimous)
• Approved advertisement for a temporary summer position (Director Hunter)
• Agreed to continue research on county animal shelter (discussion)
• Agreed to advertise Deputy Clerk of the Board (0.75 FTE) position

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will review department updates from Public Works, Jail, Economic Development/Natural Resources, and the Prosecuting Attorney’s office. A public bid will be opened for the Alderdale Guardrail repair (ER‑2403). Commissioners will consider approval of Boundary Line Adjustment BLA 2024‑18. Several consent‑agenda items—including a behavioral health fee schedule, an Ecology contract extension, and a paving contract—will be approved by a single motion.

• Department updates: Public Works, Jail, Economic Development/Natural Resources, Prosecuting Attorney
• Bid opening for Alderdale Guardrail repair‑fire damaged (ER‑2403)
• Consideration of approval of Boundary Line Adjustment BLA 2024‑18 (Struck/McCrutcheon)
• Consent agenda: Behavioral Health Substance Use Disorder Services Fee Schedule
• Consent agenda: Washington State Department of Ecology Contract Extension

The Board unanimously approved Boundary Line Adjustment BLA 2024-18. It also approved the consent agenda, payroll warrants of $278,697, and returned all guardrail repair bids to Public Works for review. Additionally, the Board scheduled a public workshop for June 12, 2025, and approved the business agenda and prior meeting minutes.

• Approved Boundary Line Adjustment BLA 2024-18 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda with five items (unanimous)
• Approved Payroll/Benefit Warrants totaling $278,697 (unanimous)
• Approved return of all guardrail repair bids to Public Works for review (unanimous)
• Approved Business Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Commissioner Meeting Minutes for May 20 and May 27, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved scheduling of a public workshop for June 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved lunch recess until 1:00 PM (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding rate increases for the Dallesport Wastewater System. The meeting includes a bid opening for a waste management plan consultant and the consideration of several service agreements and vehicle purchases.

• Public hearing on Dallesport Wastewater rate increase and Resolution to adopt Amendment No. 5 to update rates and fees
• Bid opening for a Consultant for Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan
• Purchase orders for ADA Minivans from NW Bus Sales and Model 1 Commercial Vehicles
• Approval of Short Plat SPL 2024-12 (Shane Muzechenko) and Boundary Line Adjustment BLA 2024-18 (Struck/McCrutcheon)
• Service agreements with Geosyntec for Switzler Reservoir Project and AKS Engineering & Forestry, LLC for on-call surveying

The commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, a loan for Fund 305 Airport projects, and a short plat. They also approved accounts payable warrants of $708,026.52 and payroll/benefit warrants of $1,238,963.92. A 6% increase to Dallesport Wastewater rates, a connection fee of $5,891.43 and an application fee of $100 were adopted. The meeting was adjourned after a motion passed unanimously.

• Approved recess until 1:00 PM (M/Zoller, S/Andrews – unanimous)
• Approved Business Agenda, adding loan resolution for Fund 305 Airport (M/Zoller, S/Andrews – unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda with fifteen items (M/Zoller, S/Andrews – unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 05925 establishing a loan for Fund 305 Airport (M/Zoller, S/Andrews – unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable Warrants $708,026.52 and Payroll/Benefit Warrants $1,238,963.92 (M/Zoller, S/Ihrig, Abstain/Andrews – passed)
• Approved Short Plat SPL 2024‑12 (M/Zoller, S/Andrews – unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 5 to Dallesport Wastewater rates: 6% increase, connection fee $5,891.43, application fee $100 (M/Zoller, S/Todd – unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (M/Andrews, S/Zoller – unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will approve its business agenda and minutes, review department updates, and consider several consent‑agenda items. It will hold public hearings on a Dallesport wastewater rate increase and an Under Canvas operating permit. The Commissioners will approve three pay estimates totaling $746,000 for road and court projects. New business includes discussion of a reappointment to the Columbia River Gorge Commission.

• Public hearing on Dallesport wastewater rate increase
• Approval of Pay Estimate #1 for CGRA Business Park Phase 2 – $346,195.15
• Approval of Pay Estimate #2 for Sunnyside Road Overlay, CRP 374 – $370,075.30
• Approval of Pay Estimate #6 for Klickitat County Superior Court Remodel – $29,667.96
• Grant Agreement between County Road Administration Board and Klickitat County for Sleepy Hollow Phase 1 Project

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a 6% increase to the Dallesport wastewater rate. It also approved an operational permit for Under Canvas, the eight‑item consent agenda, multiple pay estimates, and reappointed Valerie Fowler to the Columbia Gorge Commission. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved Dallesport wastewater rate increase to 6% (unanimous)
• Approved operational permit for Under Canvas (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda with eight items (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable Warrants $970,063.96 (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Estimate #1 for Columbia Gorge Regional Airport Business Park Phase 2 $346,195.15 (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Estimate #2 for Sunnyside Road Overlay $370,075.30 (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Estimate #6 for Klickitat County Superior Court Remodel $29,667.96 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Valerie Fowler to the Columbia Gorge Commission (unanimous)

General

The Board will review the Port of Klickitat agenda. Commissioners will attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the 153 Building. A joint session with Port of Klickitat District #1 will discuss strategic planning for the Dallesport Business Park, including infrastructure, a rail spur and a barge dock. The meeting will end with a motion to adjourn.

• Review of the Port of Klickitat agenda
• Groundbreaking ceremony for the 153 Building
• Joint meeting with Port of Klickitat District #1 on strategic planning for Dallesport Business Park
• Discussion of infrastructure projects: rail spur and barge dock
• Motion to adjourn

The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on May 19, 2025, featuring a groundbreaking ceremony for the new 153 Building and a working lunch with Port of Klickitat staff. After updates on strategic planning and infrastructure, the Board approved an item unanimously before adjourning. No further decisions were recorded.

• Approved unspecified item – passed unanimously

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a short plat application and several service agreements. The meeting includes department updates and the approval of a payment for pavement marking services.

• Consideration for approval of Short Plat SPL 2024-29, Fahlenkamp
• Payment of $203,273.86 to Specialized Pavement Marking, LLC for White Plastic Edge Line, CRP 380
• Agreement with Epic Land Solutions, Inc. for on-call Real Estate Services
• Supplemental agreements with Sargent Engineers, Inc. and GN Northern, Inc. for engineering services
• Proposed public meeting on May 20, 2025, for an Under Canvas Operations Permit

The commissioners voted to allow campfires at Klickitat County Trout Lake park until the county burn ban begins on June 2, 2025, with fires required to follow the county fire code. They also agreed to place the Burn Ban Resolutions for Zones 1, 2, and 3 on the New Business portion of the regular meeting agenda. Additionally, the board announced it will enter an executive‑session meeting with the county attorney.

• Allowed fires at Trout Lake park until June 2, 2025
• Added Burn Ban Resolutions for Zones 1‑3 to New Business agenda
• Scheduled an executive‑session meeting with Legal

Board of County Commissioners

The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve a consent agenda including a health facility agreement, short plat approval, and various consultant contracts. The meeting will also include a motion to recess for a supplemental budget workshop on May 8.

• Approval of short plat SPL 2024-29, Fahlenkamp
• Health Facility Agreement between Klickitat County Health Department and Columbia Basin College
• Local Agency Standard Consultant Agreement with Skillings, Inc.
• Advertisement of Public Hearing for Dallesport Sewer Rate Increase
• Motion to recess for a May 8 supplemental budget workshop

The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners approved the Business Agenda and the minutes from the April 22 and April 29 meetings. They authorized a schedule change for the Clerical Administrative Assistant III to work four days a week. The Board also approved a Consent Agenda containing ten items, including contracts and agreements, and authorized payroll warrants totaling $191,451.81. Finally, the regular meeting was recessed until May 8, 2025 for a supplemental budget workshop.

• Approved Business Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 22 and April 29 commissioner meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Clerical Administrative Assistant III schedule change to 4 days/week (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda with ten items (unanimous)
• Approved payroll warrants totaling $191,451.81 (unanimous)
• Approved recess of regular meeting to May 8, 2025 for supplemental budget workshop (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners will review department updates, public comments, and two short plat applications. They will consider several consent‑agenda items, including a striping contract, a purchase agreement for eight lots in Block 26 of Bickleton, and a liquid asphalt contract worth $470,389.20. Additional items include senior services board appointments and payroll warrant approvals. The meeting will conclude with new, unfinished, and miscellaneous business.

• Consideration of approval of short plat SPL 2024‑33
• Consideration of approval of short plat SPL 2024‑13
• Execute contract and bonds for the 2025 Annual Striping Program with Construction Ahead, Inc.
• Approval of purchase agreement for Lots 1‑8 of Block 26, Town of Bickleton
• Execute 2025 liquid asphalt contract with Albina Asphalt for $470,389.20

The Board unanimously approved the Business Agenda, two short plat applications, an eight‑item Consent Agenda, and payroll and construction warrants. They also scheduled a Zoom workshop for May 8, 2025 on the Supplemental Budget. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Business Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Short Plat SPL 2024‑33 (unanimous)
• Approved Short Plat SPL 2024‑13 (unanimous)
• Approved eight‑item Consent Agenda, including contracts for striping, liquid asphalt ($470,389.20), and purchase of eight lots in Block 26, Bickleton (unanimous)
• Approved Payroll Warrants totaling $1,217,552.62 and Accounts Payable Warrants totaling $305,492.59 (unanimous)
• Scheduled Zoom workshop on May 8, 2025 at 9:30 AM for Supplemental Budget (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold departmental updates, approve meeting minutes, and conduct a public hearing on a short plat (SPL 2024-28) and a boundary line adjustment (BLA 2024-16) submitted by TJR Weber, LLC. Several items will be addressed on a consent agenda, including reappointments, a professional services agreement, and a GIS purchase addendum. A pay estimate of $335,903.30 for the Sunnyside Road Overlay (CRP 374) will also be approved.

• Public hearing on Short Plat SPL 2024-28 for TJR Weber, LLC
• Public hearing on Boundary Line Adjustment BLA 2024-16 for TJR Weber, LLC
• Consent agenda: Reappointment of Klickitat Lead Entity Technical Committee members
• Consent agenda: Regence Blueshield Professional Services Agreement with Klickitat County
• Approval of Pay Estimate #1 for Sunnyside Road Overlay, CRP 374 – $335,903.30

The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several items, including payroll warrants totaling $541,252.92 and a $335,903.30 road overlay estimate. They also approved the Business Agenda, meeting minutes, a consent agenda, a short plat, and a boundary line adjustment. The Board moved the Budget Manager position to Step 6 and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved Business Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes for April 8 & 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda with seven items (unanimous)
• Approved payroll warrants totaling $541,252.92 (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Estimate #1 for Sunnyside Road overlay, $335,903.30 (unanimous)
• Approved Short Plat SPL 2024‑28 (unanimous)
• Approved Boundary Line Adjustment BLA 2024‑16 (unanimous)
• Approved moving Budget Manager position to Step 6 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The board will review departmental updates and approve the business agenda and prior meeting minutes. Public comment will be taken, followed by public meetings on several boundary land adjustments and a short plat extension request. A consent agenda will be considered, including a memorandum of understanding with the North Central Public Health District, a road haul agreement with Juniper Canyon Wind Power, and other contracts and project approvals.

• Public Meeting for Boundary Land Adjustment BLA 2024-13, Logeais/Rickman
• Public Meeting for Boundary Line Adjustment BLA 2024-17, Roth & Bensel
• Request for public meeting on April 22, 2025 to consider approval of SPL 2024-28, TJR Weber, LLC
• Memorandum of Understanding between Klickitat County Health Department and North Central Public Health District
• Road Haul Agreement between Klickitat County and Juniper Canyon Wind Power, LLC

The commissioners approved the proposed employee parking plan and policy and continued the agreement with BP A for a helicopter landing pad at the Klickitat Mill Site. They also approved two boundary line adjustments (BLA2023‑13 and BLA2024‑17) and a six‑month extension for Short Plat SPL2023‑02. The nine‑item consent agenda and payroll warrants totaling $1,629,694.90 were unanimously approved.

• Approved employee parking plan and policy (unanimous)
• Approved continuation of BP A helicopter landing pad agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Boundary Line Adjustment BLA2023‑13 (unanimous)
• Approved Boundary Line Adjustment BLA2024‑17 (unanimous)
• Approved 6‑month extension for Short Plat SPL2023‑02 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda with nine items (unanimous)
• Approved payroll warrants $765,148.31 and $864,546.59 (unanimous)
• Approved Business Agenda and meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners will review departmental updates, elected official reports, and public comment before moving to a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes items such as a contract retainage bond for the Columbia Gorge Regional Airport Business Park Phase 2, a guardrail repair agreement, and a fairgrounds licensing agreement. After the consent agenda, the board will address payroll warrants, new business, and an executive session before recessing for an April 10 workshop.

• Execute the Contract Retainage Bond for the Columbia Gorge Regional Airport Business Park Phase 2 Project
• Local Agency Agreement for the Alderdale Guardrail Repair – Fire Damaged Project
• Fairgrounds Licensing Agreement with American Legion Post #116 for the Community Easter Egg Hunt on April 19, 2025
• Consider approval of a second extension for Short Plat SPL 2023-02
• Public Works Department's Revised Organizational Chart

The Commissioners unanimously approved advertising for a Veterans Service Officer, authorized payroll warrants totaling $179,459.18, and adopted a consent agenda that included seven separate items such as a guardrail repair agreement and support letters for regional projects. They also agreed to appoint a new member to the Senior Advisory Board after a resignation.

• Approved advertising for Veterans Service Officer position (unanimous)
• Approved payroll warrants totaling $179,459.18 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with seven items (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of a new member to the Senior Advisory Board (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners will receive updates from Public Works, Planning, and Economic Development/Natural Resources. They will consider a consent agenda that includes a lease with CGRA Hangars, appointments, an emergency management plan, hiring of temporary flaggers, fee waivers, professional services agreements, equipment purchases, and a $7,409.50 retainage release for the Pioneer Center HVAC Replacement Project. Executive sessions will review a public employee's performance and a workshop recess will be scheduled. The meeting will also cover payroll warrants, new and unfinished business, and a special Board of Health session.

• Final Project Acceptance and Release of Retainage for Pioneer Center HVAC Replacement Project 2024 – $7,409.50
• Purchase approval of Cell Vital Monitoring System for the Department of Corrections
• Purchase approval of VIvid Pill Counter for the Department of Corrections
• Personnel Authorization to hire four temporary full‑time Flagger/Laborers for Goldendale, Glenwood and Whtie Salmon Public Works
• Waiver of Dallesport Community Center rental fees for the White Salmon Library

The Board approved the Consent Agenda, which included adoption of the updated Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan dated December 2024. They authorized hiring four temporary full‑time flaggers/laborers for Public Works and approved payroll warrants totaling $125,248.52. The Board also signed Resolution 03825 amending Title 8.10 on‑site sewage disposal and agreed to form a joint committee to rewrite the 2002 Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Airport Joint Operating Agreement.

• Adopted updated Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of four temporary full‑time flaggers/laborers (unanimous)
• Approved payroll warrants of $125,248.52 (unanimous)
• Signed Resolution 03825 amending Title 8.10 on‑site sewage disposal (board agreement)
• Approved Memorandum of Lease between City of The Dalles and CGRA Hangars, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Local Agency A&E Professional Services Consultant Agreement for on‑call architectural services (unanimous)
• Approved Local Agency Professional Services Consultant Agreement for energy auditor services (unanimous)
• Agreed to establish a joint committee to rewrite the 2002 Airport Joint Operating Agreement (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will receive updates from Public Works, the Jail, the Sheriff's Department, and Senior Services. The body will consider a consent agenda featuring various interlocal agreements, laboratory service contracts, and infrastructure bids.

• Interlocal Agreements with the City of Goldendale and City of Bingen for Surface Transportation Program funding
• Contracts and bonds for the Columbia Gorge Regional Airport Business Park Phase 2 Project
• Bids for 2025 Liquid Asphalt Purchase and 2025 Annual Striping Contract RN 642-25
• Professional Services Agreement with Precision Approach Engineering, Inc. effective through March 1, 2030
• Proposed public meeting on April 15, 2025, for the approval of BLA 2024-13, Logeais/Rickman

The Board unanimously approved the Business Agenda and the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a Consent Agenda containing sixteen items. Payroll and benefit warrants totaling $1,432,858.90 were authorized, and the Board voted to recess until March 27, 2025 before adjourning the meeting.

• Approved Business Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda with sixteen items (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable Warrants $269,136.58 (unanimous)
• Approved Payroll/Benefit Warrants $1,162,722.32 (unanimous)
• Approved motion to recess until March 27, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hear department updates, hold executive sessions on litigation and personnel matters, and open bids for liquid asphalt and the 2025 Annual Striping Program. It will consider and approve several consent‑agenda items, including a $204,963.36 contract for white plastic edge lines and retainage releases for prior striping projects. Unfinished business includes a closed hearing on amending County Code 10.24.030 to permit ATVs on certain county roads. The meeting also includes public comment and miscellaneous reports.

• Bid opening for 2025 Liquid Asphalt contract (open‑ended, April 15 – Nov 15 2025)
• Bid opening for 2025 Annual Striping Program (phases 1 and 2 throughout the county)
• Execution of contract for White Plastic Edge Lines with Specialized Pavement Marking, LLC – $204,963.36
• Final acceptance and release of retainage for the 2024 Annual Striping Program – $15,846.50
• Unfinished business: hearing on amending County Code 10.24.030 to allow ATVs on county roads ≤35 mph

Board of County Commissioners

The board will receive legislative and departmental updates, then consider a consent agenda that includes several contracts and approvals. Key items are the award of a $2,270,450.26 bid for the Columbia Gorge Regional Airport Business Park Phase 2, a grant amendment with the Washington State Military Department, and a lease renewal for a communications site at Juniper Point. Public meetings will be held for short plat applications and routine payroll and personnel matters will be approved.

• Concurrence to award bid for Columbia Gorge Regional Airport Business Park Phase 2 – $2,270,450.26
• Grant Agreement Amendment to extend the Homeland Security Grant with Washington State Military Department
• Re‑execution of communications site lease renewal with Klickitat Valley Health at Juniper Point
• Public meeting for Short Plat SPL 2024‑26, applicant Anthony Dirks
• Authorization to advertise for a vacant Mechanic position in White Salmon (Public Works)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding speed limit revisions and the operation of wheeled all-terrain vehicles on county roads. The meeting also includes department updates and a consent agenda with various contracts and resolutions.

• Public hearing for an ordinance to revise speed limits on certain County Roads
• Public hearing to amend Code 10.24.030 to allow wheeled all-terrain vehicles on roads with speed limits of 35 MPH or less
• Interlocal Funding Assistance Agreement for the Bingen/White Salmon Community Youth Center
• Amendment No. 7 with the Department of Ecology for the Switzler Reservoir SEPA Review Project
• Consolidated Contract 25-27 Amendment 2 with the Department of Health for increased funds

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review departmental updates and approve the business agenda and meeting minutes. It will then consider several consent‑agenda items, including advertising notices for a 2025 liquid asphalt purchase ($400,000‑$650,000) and the 2025 annual striping program ($350,000‑$600,000). Additional items include a road levy certification, a recruitment contract, and agreements with health and behavioral‑health agencies. The meeting will conclude with payroll approvals, new business, and an executive session.

• Notice to Vendors to advertise for the 2025 Liquid Asphalt Purchase ($400,000 to $650,000)
• Notice to Contractors to advertise for the 2025 Annual Striping Program, RN 642-25 ($350,000 to $600,000)
• Digital Submittal for the 2025 Road Levy Certification with the County Road Administrative Board (CRAB)
• Contract Agreement with Prothman for recruitment of a Budget Manager
• Department of Corrections Agreement with WA Health Care Authority

Board of County Commissioners

The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners will consider a $7,862.34 payment for the Courthouse HVAC Replacement Project and approve several interlocal agreements with Yakima, Skamania, and The Dalles. The meeting also includes department updates and a presentation on the Snyder Creek enhancement project.

• HVAC Replacement Project payment of $7,862.34
• Interlocal Agreement with Yakima County
• Interlocal Agreement with Skamania County for Northwestern Lake Bridge maintenance
• Columbia Gorge Regional Airport Joint Grant Management Agreement with The Dalles
• Presentation on Snyder Creek enhancement project

Board of County Commissioners

The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners will consider a bid opening for Phase 2 improvements at the Columbia Gorge Regional Airport. They will also approve a consent agenda that includes a Master Service Agreement with Right Systems Inc., an amendment to the county Flood Damage Prevention code, and several senior‑services contracts. Additional items include payroll warrant approvals, a grant proposal for a Pine Creek conservation easement, and discussion of the Fiscal Manager position.

• Bid opening for Columbia Gorge Regional Airport Phase 2 improvements
• Master Service Agreement with Right Systems Inc. (consent agenda)
• Ordinance amending County Code Title 21 – Flood Damage Prevention (consent agenda)
• Contract agreements for senior services with the Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of SW WA
• Interlocal Agreement between Klickitat County and the City of Bingen (consent agenda)

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss the fiscal manager position for the county. After the discussion, the board will vote on a motion to adjourn the meeting.

• Workshop to discuss fiscal manager position
• Motion to adjourn

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will review departmental updates from Public Works, Planning, and Economic Development/Natural Resources. An executive session will address a public employee performance matter. The public meeting will consider the Planning Commission's recommendation to adopt the Klickitat County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance. A consent agenda includes numerous contract approvals and personnel authorizations.

• Consider adoption of the Klickitat County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance (Planning Commission recommendation)
• Second Amendment to Hearing Examiner Contract
• Award Engineer of Record to Precision Approach Engineering for the Columbia Gorge Regional Airport
• Contract Agreement with Senior Services and Area Aging on Disabilities of Southwest Washington for Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act outreach
• Execute Contract Retainage Bond for the Sunnyside Road Overlay, CRP 374

Board of County Commissioners

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Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes several contracts, agreements, and policy items. Key actions include approving a highway overlay contract, amending a solid waste assistance agreement, and setting dates for the 2026 budget process. The meeting also features public comment, short‑plat extension requests, and updates from various departments.

• Execute contracts and contract bonds for the Bickleton Hwy Overlay‑Box Springs Vicinity (CRP 382).
• Amend the Local Solid Waste Financial Assistance Agreement with Washington State Department of Ecology for the 2023‑2025 biennium.
• Authorize advertising to fill a vacant Maintenance Technician position at $26.15 per hour for Public Works, White Salmon.
• Renew the Emergency Management Radio System Management, Operation & Maintenance Support Agreement with Radio Service Solutions, LLC (two‑year term ending Jan 31 2027).
• Consider the Klickitat County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance.

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to elect officers and receive updates from the Health Officer and the OSS Code. The meeting includes presentations from FPHS and the VA, followed by a discussion regarding opioid dollars with the SWACH Board.

• Election of Officers
• FPHS Presentation
• VA Presentation
• OSS Code Update
• Opioid Dollars Discussion with SWACH Board

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several public works projects and health department funding. The meeting includes a bid opening for road edge lines and a series of department updates.

• Contract with James Dean Construction for Sunnyside Road Overlay (CRP 374) for $2,392,756.00
• Public Health contract amendment adding an allocation increase of $2,257,122
• Purchase of used Precast Concrete Barriers for Old Hwy 8 slide repair for $26,337.50
• County Force estimate of $275,000 for Centerville Town Roads Overlay
• Supplemental Agreement with Baer Testing, Inc increasing maximum payable to $175,000

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners will discuss a resolution to establish a line of credit or loan for a senior services vehicle. They will also approve the allocation of lodging tax revenues and several tourism promotion contracts with budget caps. Additional items include appointments to regional boards, a lease extension for Quarry Site 101, and an on‑call electrical services contract.

• Resolution to establish a line of credit/loan for Fund 505 senior services vehicle purchase
• Award of lodging tax revenues: $53,000 to Greater Goldendale Chamber, $71,595 to Mt. Adams Chamber, $3,900 to Alder Creek Rodeo Association, $4,000 to Klickitat County Fair Board, $1,000 to Economic Development Department
• Independent contractor agreements for tourism promotion with budget caps: $53,000 (Goldendale Chamber), $71,595 (Mt. Adams Chamber), $3,900 (Alder Creek Pioneer Association), $4,000 (Klickitat County Fair Board)
• Amendment to lease Quarry Site 101 with James Dean Construction extending the lease by two years
• Small works contract for 2025‑2026 on‑call electrical services with Pray Electric and Construction, LLC

Board of County Commissioners

The Commissioners will discuss appointing volunteers to the County Solar & BESS Ordinance Project Advisory Committee. They will also consider filling volunteer positions on the Planning Commission. Finally, the board will review its goals for 2025.

• Appointment of volunteers to the County Solar & BESS Ordinance Project Advisory Committee
• Appointment of volunteers to fill positions on the Planning Commission
• Discussion of the Commissioners' 2025 goals

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will elect a Chairman and Vice‑Chairman for 2025. It will consider several consent‑agenda items, including a contract for behavioral health consulting, appointments of commissioners to the County Public Corporation, and two memoranda of understanding that provide grant‑writing funding of $10,000 and $21,868. The Sheriff's Office will request a one‑time credit‑card limit increase from $2,000 to $6,000 for repair expenses. Additional department updates and new business such as committee assignments will be discussed.

• Election of Chairman and Vice‑Chairman for the 2025 calendar year
• Contract with Chris DeVilleneuve for behavioral health consulting services
• MOU with Mt. Adams Institute providing $10,000 for grant‑writing services
• MOU with Mid‑Columbia Economic Development District providing $21,868 for grant‑writing services
• Sheriff’s Office request to raise credit‑card limit from $2,000 to $6,000 for OSPREY repair expenses