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Asotin County public meetings in 2023

53 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 26, 2023

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to fill prosecutor vacancy, approve contracts and agreements

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will consider filling an open Deputy Prosecuting Attorney position, approve an emergency contract for legal services, and act on multiple amendments and agreements, including janitorial services, a juvenile detention agreement, and 911 dispatch services. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, vouchers, and public comment periods, plus an executive session on personnel.

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Tue Dec 19, 2023

Jail and Finance Committee

Asotin County Jail Finance Committee to review minutes and discuss

The Jail and Finance Committee is meeting to approve the minutes from the previous meeting and hold an open discussion. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

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Mon Dec 18, 2023

Board of Commissioners

Asotin County Board of Commissioners meeting on December 18, 2023

The Board will review minutes and vouchers and consider several service agreements. Items include a stormwater retrofit construction contract and 2024 agreements for WSU Extension and inmate health services.

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Mon Dec 11, 2023

Board of Commissioners

County adopts 2024 budget and sets property tax levies

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will vote on the 2024 county budget and a series of resolutions directing the assessor to set property tax levies for various funds, including current expense, county road, flood control, rural EMS, aquatic center bond repayment, mental health, and veterans relief. The board will also consider a levy shift from the county road fund to current expense, a variance permit for a property on 20th Street, and filling an open landfill laborer position. The agenda includes two executive sessions for pending litigation and contracts.

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Mon Dec 4, 2023

Board of Commissioners

County board to hold 2024 budget hearing, consider new sales tax

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine actions, hold public hearings on 2023 budget amendments and the 2024 budget, and consider several resolutions including a new sales tax. The board will also discuss a broadband presentation and may take action on various contracts and appointments.

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Mon Nov 27, 2023

Board of Commissioners

County board to consider PUD franchise agreement, grants, and appointments

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve minutes and vouchers, consider a DSHS grant amendment, hold a public hearing on a PUD No. 1 franchise agreement, and decide on lodging tax grant applications. The board will also discuss committee reports and hold executive sessions on personnel and contracts. Several board and committee vacancies are open for applications.

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Tue Nov 21, 2023

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to approve vouchers and fill board vacancies

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners is meeting to take action on vouchers and address openings on several county boards and committees. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main action item being voucher approval and the rest focused on filling volunteer positions.

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Mon Nov 13, 2023

Board of Commissioners

County board to decide conditional use permit, contract, sheriff hire

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will take action on a conditional use permit for a property on S Perry Lane, a contract with the state Office of Public Defense, and a sheriff's request to hire an E-Hire. The board will also approve minutes and vouchers, hold an executive session on contracts, and attend a budget workshop and leadership conference later in the week.

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Mon Nov 6, 2023

Board of Commissioners

County board to award Ridges stormwater retrofit contract, approve multiple agreements

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will consider several action items, including awarding a contract for the Ridges Stormwater Retrofit project, approving various interlocal and business agreements, and authorizing cybersecurity vulnerability scanning. The board will also hold executive sessions to discuss contracts. Several board and committee vacancies are open for appointment.

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Mon Oct 30, 2023

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to consider Horse Heaven Wind and Solar resolution, fill stormwater clerk post

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine administrative items and several action items. They will consider a resolution on the Horse Heaven Wind and Solar Project, a request to fill an open Stormwater Clerk position, and an amendment to a VOCA grant for the CASA program. The agenda also includes a budget work session for the following day and an executive session on contracts.

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Mon Oct 23, 2023

Board of Commissioners

County board to consider bridge replacement, wind easement, and conditional use permit

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on October 23, 2023, with several action items and discussions. Key items include a resolution designating a bridge replacement project, a draft wind easement, a conditional use permit for a property on Appleside Boulevard, and a grant signature authorization. The board will also hear updates on the Recovery Navigator Program and consider a memorial bench.

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Mon Oct 16, 2023

Board of Commissioners

Asotin County Board of Commissioners meeting on October 16, 2023

The Board will review several action items including funding applications, public works agreements, and staffing requests. The meeting also includes an executive session regarding contracts.

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Mon Oct 9, 2023

Board of Commissioners

County board to approve jury software contract and rodeo music agreement

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will meet to handle routine administrative actions, including approving minutes and vouchers, and to discuss a Public Works Department update. They will also consider a software maintenance agreement for the jury management system and a music agreement for the Hells Canyon Rodeo. The agenda includes multiple 2024 budget workshops scheduled for the following days.

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Mon Oct 2, 2023

Board of Commissioners

County board to approve courts agreement, hear public works update

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine administrative items, including approving minutes and vouchers, and to take action on an interagency agreement with the Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts. The board will also receive a public works department update and discuss the 2024 budget at a later workshop. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

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Mon Sep 25, 2023

Board of Commissioners

County to lift emergency burning ban in unincorporated areas

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will consider an ordinance to lift the emergency burning ban in unincorporated areas, approve an amended DSHS agreement, and make appointments to the Parks & Rec Advisory Committee. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and vouchers, plus an executive session on contracts.

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Mon Sep 18, 2023

Board of Commissioners

County board to decide conditional use permits, contracts, and benefit renewal

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including conditional use permits for two businesses, business associate agreements, and a dental benefit renewal. The board will also discuss a draft memorandum of understanding related to broadband equity and access. Public comment periods are scheduled, and an executive session on personnel is set for the following morning.

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Tue Sep 12, 2023

Jail and Finance Committee

Jail and Finance Committee to review minutes and financial update

The Asotin County Jail and Finance Committee is meeting to take action on the minutes from its previous meeting and receive a financial update. The agenda contains only these two routine items, with no substantive decisions or proposals listed.

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✓ Decided: Jail Finance Committee approved 2022 meeting minutes

The committee approved the minutes from the December 6, 2022 meeting. No other actions were taken; the meeting was adjourned after a brief financial update.

Mon Sep 11, 2023

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to approve grants, software deal, and jail dental MOU

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will vote on several action items, including a Department of Ecology grant agreement, a Harris Govern software license, and a memorandum of understanding for inmate dental care at the county jail. They will also consider a 911 Day proclamation, a rodeo transportation agreement, a resolution on county engineer duties, and a change order. The meeting includes public comment periods and executive sessions for personnel and contracts.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $390,000 stormwater grant and various county contracts

The Board of Commissioners approved the Public Works Director as the signature authority for a $390,000 Biennial Stormwater Capacity Grant. The Board also approved a dental access MOU for jail inmates and a transportation agreement for the Hells Canyon Rodeo. Additionally, the Board authorized payments totaling $287,759.97 for various county claims.

Tue Sep 5, 2023

Board of Commissioners

County board to fill multiple advisory committee vacancies

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve vouchers and fill vacancies on several advisory boards and committees, including the Solid Waste Advisory Committee, Emergency Medical Services Council, Board of Equalization, Shorelines, Fair Board, and Parks & Rec Committee. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

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✓ Decided: Asotin County Board of Commissioners approves claims and payroll

The Board approved various claims for payment and authorized payroll. No other substantive items were decided during the meeting.

Mon Aug 28, 2023

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to approve contracts, leases, and board appointments

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will consider routine actions including approving minutes, vouchers, and several contracts. They will also discuss a lease agreement for the Valley Community Center and appoint members to various boards and committees.

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✓ Decided: Board approves solid waste engineering extension and new community center lease

The Board of Commissioners approved a contract extension for solid waste engineering and a new lease for Community Services office space. They also authorized filling a Public Works vacancy and approved several service contracts and claims totaling $568,764.22.

Mon Aug 21, 2023

Board of Commissioners

County board to approve service contracts, surplus auction, CDBG hearing

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will consider several action items, including professional service and fee-for-service agreements with community organizations, a public hearing on past CDBG performance, and a surplus property auction. The board will also approve meeting minutes and vouchers, and accept public comment.

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✓ Decided: Board declares Headgate Park surplus and orders sale by public auction

The Board of Commissioners approved the sale of 28.65 acres of county property known as Headgate Park via public auction. Several service agreements with community and professional organizations were approved. The Board also authorized over $577,000 in claims payments.

Mon Aug 14, 2023

Board of Commissioners

County board to approve state ecology agreements, staffing, juvenile court contracts

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will take action on several agreements and requests, including two Washington State Dept. of Ecology agreements, an amended subrecipient agreement with Community Action Partnership, a request for additional staff, and interagency agreements for juvenile court services. The board will also consider appointments to the Solid Waste Advisory Commission and a letter from the Eastern Washington Council of Governments, plus hold executive sessions on litigation, contracts, and personnel.

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✓ Decided: Board authorizes lawsuit against DSHS regarding Felony Flip Commitments

The Board approved multiple state funding agreements for waste management and juvenile services. They authorized contract negotiations for new assessment software and approved several personnel changes and appointments.

Mon Aug 7, 2023

Board of Commissioners

County board to consider jail e-hire, approve minutes and vouchers

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine administrative actions, including approving prior meeting minutes and vouchers. They will also consider a request from the Jail Commander for an E-Hire, and may enter an executive session on potential litigation. The agenda is largely procedural with one notable personnel action.

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✓ Decided: Board approves jail e-hire and $525,899.54 in payments

The Board approved the hiring of an e-hire for the jail control room to address staffing shortages. They also approved various claims and payroll payments. A scheduled executive session was cancelled.

Mon Jul 31, 2023

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to consider sheriff's inspector hire, labor agreement, fair fund

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a request from the sheriff to fill an appointed Inspector position, a resolution to increase the Fair Board Revolving Fund during fair time, and a working agreement with Local 1476-S County & Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO. The board will also approve minutes and vouchers, and hold executive sessions for personnel and real estate matters. Several board and committee vacancies are open for applications.

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✓ Decided: Asotin County Board approves sheriff's office labor agreement and fair fund increase

The Board approved a working agreement for the Sheriff's Office and increased the Asotin County Fair Board revolving fund. The board also authorized filling two open staff positions and approved $227,489.76 in claims.

Mon Jul 24, 2023

Board of Commissioners

County to consider stormwater clerk hours, CUP, shoreline plan

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will vote on several action items, including changing a stormwater clerk position from 32 to 40 hours per week, approving a consultant agreement for engineering services, and acting on a conditional use permit for Kayel Properties at 1423 Highland Ave. They will also consider adopting the Shorelines Master Plan periodic update, indigent defense contracts, and creating a full-time Veterans Service Officer position. Discussion items include tourism and economic development updates.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve shoreline revisions and commercial storage permit

The Board approved a conditional use permit for commercial storage units and adopted revisions to the Shoreline Master Program. They also authorized a new full-time Veterans Service Officer position and approved several legal service contracts.

Mon Jul 17, 2023

Board of Commissioners

County board to approve state contracts for client services

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a morning ribbon-cutting event and an evening business session. The board will consider action on two contracts: one with the Washington State Health Care Authority for prevention and promotion client services, and another with the WA Dept of Veterans Affairs for client services. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and vouchers, plus open public comment periods.

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✓ Decided: Asotin County Board approves veterans services grant and health care contract

The Board approved a two-year grant from the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs to fund a full-time Veterans Service Officer. They also approved a Washington State Health Care Authority contract for the Clarkston EPIC program. Additionally, the board authorized $313,118.98 in claims payments.

Mon Jul 10, 2023

Board of Commissioners

County board to approve interlocal agreement, contracts, and housing appointment

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will consider several action items, including an interlocal agreement with the Conservation District for the Voluntary Stewardship Program, contracts for supported employment and early intervention services, and a housing authority board appointment. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and vouchers, plus a public comment period.

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✓ Decided: Asotin County Board approves land swap with Anatone School District

The Board approved a land swap with the Asotin Anatone School District to secure water access for the Community Center and bus parking for the district. Several state service contracts and a Housing Authority appointment were also approved. The Board declared an emergency burn ban for unincorporated areas.

Wed Jul 5, 2023

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to consider filling Chief Criminal Deputy Prosecutor position

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on July 5, 2023, addressing routine items like minutes and vouchers, plus several action items including a request to fill the Chief Criminal Deputy Prosecutor position, a VOCA grant, and various contracts. The board will also consider appointing an interim prosecutor and hold an executive session on contracts.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve geotechnical services bid for new jail site

The Board approved a contract for geotechnical services for a new jail site and authorized filling the Chief Deputy Prosecutor position. They also approved several state agency contracts and a grant amendment. Fire Chief Noel Hardin reported a dispatch system failure during a July 4th weekend equipment upgrade.

Mon Jun 26, 2023

Board of Commissioners

County board to appoint prosecutor, approve contracts and permits

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will vote on several action items, including appointing a prosecuting attorney, approving contracts for emergency services and vocational programs, and deciding on a conditional use permit. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and vouchers, plus an executive session on contracts.

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✓ Decided: Board approves Guaranteed Maximum Price for Asotin County Justice Complex

The Board of Commissioners approved the construction price amendment for the Justice Complex and appointed a new Interim Prosecuting Attorney. They also approved several state contracts and a conditional use permit for a private shop in Clarkston.

Tue Jun 20, 2023

Board of Commissioners

County board to consider filling vacant deputy position and criminal justice facility costs

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will vote on routine items like meeting minutes and vouchers, plus several action items including a vacant deputy position, a landfill compactor lease, and a CDBG grant amendment. They will also hear a presentation on the Criminal Justice Facility Guaranteed Maximum Price and select a contractor for the project. The agenda includes executive sessions for personnel and contracts.

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✓ Decided: Board reviews $17.3 million price for new Criminal Justice Center

The Board reviewed a guaranteed maximum price of $17.3 million for a new 124-bed Criminal Justice Center. Other actions included approving a Public Works Director appointment and various grant and lease agreements.

Fri Jun 9, 2023

Board of Commissioners

✓ Decided: Asotin County Board of Commissioners approves $470,611.85 in claims

The Board of Commissioners approved the payment of vouchers 327099 through 327247. The total amount ordered paid was $470,611.85 across various county funds.

Mon Jun 5, 2023

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to approve contracts, grants, and road agreement

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will consider several action items, including a supplemental agreement with WSDOT for Snake River Road, amendments to engineering contracts, grant applications, and special prosecution contracts. They will also discuss committee appointments and note that the June 12 regular meeting is canceled.

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✓ Decided: Board approves Snake River Road funding increase and new jail utility agreement

The Board of Commissioners approved a funding increase for the Snake River Road project and an agreement to extend water and sewer services to the new jail. They also authorized two Special Deputy Prosecuting Attorney contracts and a jail E-hire. The June 12 regular meeting was canceled.

Tue May 30, 2023

Board of Commissioners

County to adopt 2024-2029 Transportation Improvement Plan

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will consider several action items, including adopting the 2024-2029 Transportation Improvement Plan, approving an emergency contract for legal services, and reviewing a contractor application from DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. The board will also approve minutes and vouchers, and hold an executive session on personnel. The June 12 regular meeting is canceled; commissioners will meet June 9 for vouchers only.

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✓ Decided: Asotin County adopts 2024-2029 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program

The Board approved the 2024-2029 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program and authorized the pursuit of emergency legal service contracts. The Board also approved a vocational rehabilitation contractor application and a victim witness grant application.

Mon May 22, 2023

Board of Commissioners

County to hold public hearing on 2024-2029 Transportation Improvement Plan

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 2024-2029 Transportation Improvement Plan and consider several action items, including filling open positions and approving a road construction agreement. The board will also discuss the Public Works Department's organizational structure and a solid waste advisory committee. Public comment is accepted through May 26.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $1.37M for Snake River Road project

The Board of Commissioners approved funding for the first section of the Snake River Road project and reduced speed limits on two county roads. The board also authorized filling key personnel vacancies and re-appointed a member to the Housing Authority Board.

Mon May 15, 2023

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to consider business registration ordinance and Juneteenth holiday

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will consider several action items, including an ordinance adopting policies for business registration in unincorporated areas, a resolution adding Juneteenth as a county holiday, and a long plat for the Zenner Addition. They will also discuss an interlocal agreement with the Washington State Health Care Authority and a proposal for an art employment program. The meeting includes public comment periods and routine approvals of minutes and vouchers.

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✓ Decided: Asotin County Board adds Juneteenth as a paid county holiday

The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to make Juneteenth a paid holiday for full-time and part-time employees. Other actions included approving a business license ordinance and granting preliminary approval for a 7-lot residential subdivision.

Mon May 8, 2023

Board of Commissioners

County to hold public hearing on business license ordinance changes

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to the Business License Ordinance, with public comment accepted through May 12. The board will also consider a request from the CASA Coordinator to apply for a VOCA grant, approve minutes and vouchers, and discuss a letter of support for the City of Clarkston. Committee reports and an executive session on contracts are also scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board approves business registration ordinance public hearing and grant requests

The Board approved a request to apply for a VOCA grant and a CDBG contract amendment adding one year and $40,000. A public hearing was held regarding a new business registration ordinance for unincorporated areas. The Board also supported the City of Clarkston's housing rehabilitation grant application.

Mon May 1, 2023

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to consider preliminary approval of Nathan Barnett short plat on Sycamore Street

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine county business including approving minutes and vouchers, hearing a stormwater project update, and considering preliminary approval of a short plat application. The board will also hear from the Aging & Longterm Care coordinator about Older Americans Month and may discuss future town hall meetings. An executive session is scheduled to discuss contracts per RCW 42.30.140(4)(a).

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✓ Decided: Board grants preliminary approval for Barnett Short Plat

The Board of Commissioners approved a short plat to develop a 3-lot subdivision on Sycamore St. They also proclaimed May as Older Americans Month and approved over $225,000 in claims.

Mon Apr 24, 2023

Board of Commissioners

County board to consider fair loan, opioid council, and two conditional use permits

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to take action on several items, including a temporary loan to the county fair, a memorandum of understanding for an opioid abatement council, and two conditional use permits. The board will also approve minutes and vouchers, and hear public comment.

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✓ Decided: Board approves billboard and accessory structure permits

The Board of Commissioners approved two conditional use permits for a billboard and a private accessory structure. They also authorized a $45,000 loan to the County Fair Fund and approved several new Direct Support positions.

Mon Apr 17, 2023

Board of Commissioners

Sheriff seeks approval to fill open position; board to appoint veterans advisor

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving minutes and vouchers. The board will also consider the Sheriff's request to fill an open position and make an appointment to the Veterans Advisory Board. Several board and committee vacancies are open for applications.

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✓ Decided: Asotin County Commissioners approve $279,471.48 in claims

The Board approved payment for various county claims totaling $279,471.48. They also authorized the Sheriff to fill a jail sergeant position and appointed a new member to the Veterans Advisory Board.

Mon Apr 10, 2023

Board of Commissioners

County board to approve contracts, grants, and agreements

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will consider several action items, including agreements for a borrow pit, a homeland security grant, a domain change contract, and contracts for the School-to-Work program and an Army Corps of Engineers project. They will also discuss a letter regarding the EWCOG dam and issue a proclamation for Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

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✓ Decided: Asotin County Board approves domain migration and several agency agreements

The Board approved a contract to migrate the county's domain to .gov and authorized agreements for emergency management, school-to-work services, and a borrow pit. The Board also signed a letter opposing the breaching of four lower Snake River dams.

Mon Apr 3, 2023

Board of Commissioners

County board to approve procurement policy, camera deal, road material awards

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners is meeting to take action on several administrative and operational items, including a procurement policy resolution, an agreement for body-worn and car cameras, and multiple awards for road materials. The board will also consider a voluntary stewardship amendment and a county program agreement amendment. The agenda is largely routine, with no public hearings scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board of Commissioners considers multiple materials awards and procurement policy

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists items for potential action, including materials awards for asphalt and aggregates, a procurement policy, and a camera agreement, but does not record the outcomes or decisions made.

Mon Mar 27, 2023

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to approve opioid settlement, grants, and road material contracts

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will vote on several action items, including participation in an opioid settlement agreement, a grant application for the Sheriff's Office, and a position change in the vocational program. They will also consider multiple resolutions awarding contracts for road materials and services, and agreements related to the Hells Canyon Rodeo and Fairgrounds. The meeting includes public comment periods and an executive session.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve multiple road material contracts and opioid settlement

The Board approved several materials awards for road stabilization, pavement markings, asphalt, and flagging services. They also authorized the Opioid Settlement Participation & Allocation Agreement II and approved staffing requests for the Sheriff's office and Vocational Program.

Mon Mar 20, 2023

Board of Commissioners

County board to consider MPO matching funds and fair agreements

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public comment periods, approval of minutes and vouchers, and several action items. Key items include authorizing MPO matching funds, approving fair-related agreements, and designating the Associate Development Organization. The agenda also includes executive sessions for personnel matters and open positions on various boards and committees.

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✓ Decided: Board approves MPO grant application and rodeo contract

The Board of Commissioners approved an application for an MPO grant requiring a $9,000 match and authorized a contract with P9 Rodeo Company. The Board also redesignated SEWEDA as the county's Associate Development Organization and approved $397,587.18 in claims.

Mon Mar 13, 2023

Board of Commissioners

County board to approve fair contracts, road vacation, and fill positions

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will consider routine actions including approving minutes and vouchers, filling a coroner's office position, and acting on an access easement. They will also adopt a consent agenda with multiple fair-related agreements, and consider resolutions to vacate part of Davis Road and adopt a survey monument policy. An appointment to the Hearings Examiner position is also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board approves fair agreements, road vacation, and new hearings officer

The Board of Commissioners approved 13 agreements for the Asotin County Fair and authorized the vacation of a portion of Davis Road. They also appointed a Hearings Officer and approved $134,502.57 in claims. Other actions included approving a utility easement and filling a grant-funded staff position.

Mon Mar 6, 2023

Board of Commissioners

County board to act on contract, subdivision, hiring, and grant request

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a contract amendment, a subdivision review, a request to fill an open position, and a grant application. The board will also consider Veterans Relief Fund guidelines and open public comment periods.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners vote to appeal court ruling on Grandview Ridge subdivision road

The Board decided to appeal a judge's ruling that a secondary access road is not required for the Grandview Ridge subdivision. Other actions included approving a landfill position and applying for a WSDOT bridge repair grant.

Mon Feb 27, 2023

Board of Commissioners

County board to consider code enforcement deal with health district

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with routine items like minutes and vouchers, plus several action items. They will consider an interlocal agreement for code enforcement services with the Asotin County Public Health District, an agreement apportioning the court administrator's salary, and a contract for a vocational rehabilitation summer employment program. The board will also hold an executive session on personnel and an admin work session.

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✓ Decided: Board approves vocational program contract and court administrator salary agreement

The Board of Commissioners approved a new contract for the Idaho Vocational Rehabilitation Program and an agreement to apportion the Superior Court Administrator's salary. They also authorized code enforcement services for the Public Health District and approved $186,576.86 in claims.

Tue Feb 21, 2023

Board of Commissioners

✓ Decided: Board approves Asotin County Fair agreements and utility easement

The Board approved numerous sponsorship and service agreements for the Asotin County Fair and a right-of-way easement for Avista Electric and Natural Gas. They also authorized filling two vacant positions in Community Services and approved $373,626.95 in claims.

Mon Feb 13, 2023

Board of Commissioners

✓ Decided: Board approves purchasing agreements and conditional use permit

The Board of Commissioners approved two cooperative purchasing agreements to lower procurement costs and a conditional use permit for a private building expansion. They also approved an emergency management grant and a memorandum of understanding for the Recovery Navigator Program.

Mon Feb 6, 2023

Board of Commissioners

County board to consider WSDOT project agreement and E911 dispatch contract

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with action items including approval of minutes and vouchers, a WSDOT federal aid project prospectus and agreement, and an E911 dispatch services agreement. They will also discuss a sheriff's hearings officer position, an Avista easement, and receive an update from SEWEDA. The agenda includes public comment periods and an executive session for personnel.

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✓ Decided: Board approves road improvements and E911 dispatch contract

The Board approved two WSDOT projects for sidewalks and ADA ramps near local schools. Commissioners also approved a one-year E911 emergency communications contract with Whitcom and authorized $58,047.20 in claims payments.

Mon Jan 30, 2023

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to set 2023 vehicle rental and shop rates, adopt indirect cost plan

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will consider routine administrative actions, including approving minutes, vouchers, and several agreements. They will also adopt resolutions for an indirect cost rate plan and 2023 vehicle rental and shop rates, and discuss an intergovernmental agreement with the conservation district.

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✓ Decided: Asotin County Board approves vehicle rental rates and conservation agreement

The Board of Commissioners approved updated vehicle and shop rental rates for 2023 and an amended agreement with the Asotin County Conservation District. They also adopted a simplified indirect cost rate plan for the 2021 audit year. Various fair sponsorships and a telehealth grant support letter were approved.

Mon Jan 23, 2023

Board of Commissioners

County board to consider stormwater authority, contracts, and hiring

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including delegating stormwater authority to the county engineer, approving contract amendments for groundwater reporting and solid waste planning, and filling open positions in the engineer's office and sheriff's department. The board will also consider a contract with the state to administer business licenses. Public comment periods are scheduled, and an executive session on personnel is planned.

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✓ Decided: Asotin County Board approves business licensing agreement with State Department of Revenue

The Board approved a no-cost agreement with the Washington State Department of Revenue to streamline business licensing. The Board also authorized the filling of two vacant positions and approved several solid waste engineering contract amendments.

Tue Jan 17, 2023

Board of Commissioners

County board to approve opioid settlement fund, fair sponsorships

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with routine actions including approving minutes and vouchers. They will also consider several resolutions, including establishing a revenue fund for opioid settlement funds, eliminating an unused fund, and increasing petty cash for the Anatone Community Hall. Additionally, they will consider sponsor agreements for the Asotin Fair/Hells Canyon Rodeo and hold an executive session for contract negotiations.

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✓ Decided: Asotin County Board establishes fund for Washington State Opioid Settlement

The Board approved three resolutions to manage county funds, including the creation of a special revenue fund for opioid settlement money. The Board also approved $277,022.19 in claims for various county departments.

Mon Jan 9, 2023

Board of Commissioners

County board to approve stormwater contract, tourism funding, permits

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will take action on several items, including a stormwater retrofit contract, a tourism funding resolution, and land-use permits. The board will also consider agreements related to behavioral health and vocational rehabilitation services, plus a new full-time position request.

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✓ Decided: Board approves stormwater project contract and short plat for Ford Addition

The Board of Commissioners approved several infrastructure contracts, including a regional urban stormwater retrofit project. They also granted a conditional use permit for an Air B&B and approved a short plat. Administrative actions included approving payroll and various expense vouchers.