Wahkiakum County public meetings in 2021

Board of County Commissioners

The board unanimously approved several contracts and appointments, including a law enforcement agreement with Cathlamet, amendments to health care contracts with Coordinated Care and Molina, and a mental health services contract. It also re-appointed Terry Ostling to the Marine Resources Committee and selected Gene Strong as Chair and Lee Tischer as Vice Chair for 2022.

• Approved consent agenda including vouchers totaling $648,040.42 and transfer batch of $975,000 (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Terry Ostling to Marine Resources Committee for 2022-2023 term (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 5 to Pacific County engineer services agreement (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal law enforcement agreement with Town of Cathlamet (unanimous)
• Approved Coordinated Care contract amendment with $1.25M MCO budget (unanimous)
• Approved Molina contract amendment with $273,000 support payment and $27,000 telehealth payment (unanimous)
• Approved Community Integrated Health Services contract for youth mental health (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 180-21 amending HHS Advisory Board (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners adopted the final 2022 budget and approved several resolutions to increase property tax revenue for the General Fund, Road Fund, and Emergency Medical Services. The meeting also addressed various administrative appointments and contract amendments.

• Adoption of the Final Budget of Wahkiaukum County for fiscal year 2022
• Resolution authorizing increased property tax revenue for the County General Fund
• Resolution authorizing increased property tax revenue for the County Road Fund
• Resolution authorizing increased property tax revenue for Emergency Medical Services
• Approval of $145,749.33 in vouchers and $20,021.83 in transfer batch vouchers

The board unanimously approved several actions, including authorizing early payoff of the LOCAL loan for the courthouse HVAC upgrade, which will save over $175,000 in interest. They also approved the 2022 swimming pool funding agreement with Cathlamet, reappointed multiple board members, and adopted a redistricting plan keeping current boundaries.

• Approved early payoff of LOCAL Loan #0172-1-1 (~$957,929.55) (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Cooperative Funding Agreement with Town of Cathlamet for pool (up to $55,000) (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 177-21 keeping county commissioner district boundaries unchanged (unanimous)
• Reappointed Bob Ward and Randy Vogt to Planning Commission through 2025 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Fair Board members and accepted resignation of April Murdock (unanimous)
• Approved security camera purchase for county shops (~$10,652.17) (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Chamber of Commerce contract (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including multiple resolutions and vouchers totaling $145,749.33 (unanimous)

Wahkiakum County Planning Commission

The Wahkiakum County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review the preliminary plan for the Sunnyfield Heights subdivision, a 33-lot residential development proposed by Sunnyfield, LLC at 67 Greenwood Road. The commission will also consider approval of the agenda and prior meeting minutes. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Preliminary Plan Review for Sunnyfield, LLC 33-lot subdivision
• Public hearing on Sunnyfield Heights subdivision at 67 Greenwood Road
• Approval of meeting minutes from October 28, 2021
• Public comment periods scheduled

The Wahkiakum County Planning Commission unanimously approved the Sunnyfield, LLC 33-lot subdivision after a public comment period and presentation. The meeting also adopted the agenda and approved prior minutes from October 28, 2021.

• Adopted agenda as presented (consensus)
• Approved minutes from October 28, 2021 (consensus)
• Approved Sunnyfield, LLC 33-lot subdivision (unanimous)

Public Meeting Notice

The Wahkiakum County Planning Commission is holding a public hearing to conduct a preliminary plan review. The meeting focuses on a proposed 33 lot subdivision by Sunnyfield, LLC.

• Preliminary Plan Review for Sunnyfield, LLC 33 Lot Subdivision

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a 2021 budget supplement and then vote on resolutions to adopt the final 2022 budget and set property tax levies for the General Fund, Road Fund, and Emergency Medical Services Fund. They will also consider personnel changes, including a new union agreement with AFSCME, and an emergency resolution to purchase network switches without competitive bidding.

• Public hearing and adoption of 2021 budget supplement
• Resolutions adopting 2022 final budget and property tax levies for General Fund, Road Fund, and EMS Fund
• New agreement with AFSCME for 2022-2024 and non-union COLAs
• Resolution declaring emergency to purchase network switches without competitive bidding
• Agreement with WA State Office of Public Defense for Blake Decision attorney fees

The Board unanimously approved the final 2022 budget, property tax levies, and a new AFSCME labor agreement with 2% annual wage increases for non-union employees. It also declared an emergency to purchase network switches and approved several appointments and agreements.

• Adopted final 2022 county budget (Resolution 163-21) unanimously
• Approved 2022 property tax levy increases for General Fund, EMS, and Road Fund unanimously
• Approved AFSCME working agreement and 2% wage increases for non-union staff (2022-2024) unanimously
• Declared emergency for network switch purchase (Resolution 161-21) unanimously
• Approved $3,638 agreement with WA State Office of Public Defense for Blake decision funding unanimously
• Re-appointed Paula Culbertson, Mike Backman, Sol Mertz to Marine Resources Committee unanimously
• Appointed Theresa Eykel and re-appointed Carol Cole to Board of Equalization unanimously
• Approved consent agenda including vouchers totaling $370,873.67 unanimously

Public Meeting Notice

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider adopting a resolution for a supplemental appropriation to the 2021 budget. The proposal seeks to allocate unanticipated state funds across various county departments and services.

• Proposed $1,450,000.00 for Current Expense
• Proposed $1,150,000.00 for CR Contingent Liabilities
• Proposed $650,000.00 for Public Health
• Proposed $435,870.00 for American Rescue Plan Act
• Proposed $403,000.00 for CR County Properties

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with consent agenda items, public comment, and several new business items. Key actions include terminating a community center lease with the Town of Cathlamet, considering a lease with Family Health Center, and approving contracts for aging services, road use, and bridge inspections. The board will also hold public hearings to adopt the annual construction program, six-year transportation program, fourteen-year ferry program, and a redistricting plan.

• Resolution No. 150-21: $4,631.29 from Contingent Liabilities fund for accumulated annual leave to Kristina Heiner and FICA/Medicare
• Resolution No. 151-21: $2,379.01 from EMS fund for vouchers
• Resolution No. 152-21: $1,324.30 from County Properties fund for vouchers
• Resolution No. 153-21: $148.50 from Contingent Liabilities fund for LEOFF medical claims
• Voucher approvals totaling $745,956.64 and $20,680.00

The board unanimously approved the 2022 Annual Road Construction Program, the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (2022-2027), and the Fourteen-Year Long Range Ferry Capital Improvement Plan. It also approved a 10-year bridge inspection agreement with WSDOT, terminated the Cathlamet Community Center lease, and approved several smaller expenditures. A lease agreement with Cowlitz Family Health Center was tabled for further research, and no action was taken on a proposed redistricting plan.

• Approved Resolution 155-21 adopting 2022 Annual Road Construction Program (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 156-21 adopting Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program 2022-2027 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 157-21 adopting Fourteen-Year Long Range Ferry Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Approved 10-Year Bridge Inspection Agreement with WSDOT, Agreement # GCB 3602 (unanimous)
• Approved Agreement Terminating Facilities Lease for Cathlamet Community Center (unanimous)
• Approved ~$2,900 for Johnson Park lower hallway painting from maintenance budget (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 contract with Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities for Resource Center services (unanimous)
• Tabled lease agreement with Cowlitz Family Health Center for clinic building

Public Meeting Notice

The Board of County Commissioners is holding public hearings to review preliminary infrastructure plans. The body will consider the 2022 Annual Construction Program, the Six Year Transportation Program, and the 14 Year Ferry Program.

• Public hearing for the 2022 Annual Construction Program
• Public hearing for the Six Year Transportation Program (2022-2027)
• Public hearing and potential adoption of the 14 Year Ferry Program (2022-2035)

Public Meeting Notice

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider adopting a redistricting plan. The proposed plan maintains current county commissioner election district boundaries due to a lack of significant population or demographic shifts.

• Public hearing on the adoption of a redistricting plan pursuant to RCW 29A.76.010

Public Meeting Notice

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct two public hearings to discuss revenue sources and the final 2022 county budget. The board will meet to fix the final budget and set tax levies.

• Public hearing on revenue sources for 2022 current expense budget
• Consideration of an increase in property tax revenues per RCW 84.55.120
• Public hearing on the final 2022 county budget

Public Meeting Notice

The Board of County Commissioners will hold two public hearings to discuss revenue sources and the final 2022 county budget. The board will meet to fix the final budget and set tax levies.

• Public hearing on revenue sources for 2022 current expense budget
• Consideration of property tax revenue increase per RCW 84.55.120
• Public hearing on the final 2022 county budget
• Setting of tax levies

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine vouchers and resolutions, including a travel reimbursement policy change. New business includes an appointment to the Board of Equalization and scheduling public hearings on a proposed redistricting plan, a 2021 budget supplement, and the annual construction and transportation programs. The board will also discuss roof repair versus replacement and hear from the Southwest Clean Air Agency about a wood stove buy-back program.

• Resolution 145-21: $578.76 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 146-21: $1,249.84 from Inter Local Cooperation Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 147-21: $57.32 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Voucher approvals totaling $228,146.90 plus $5,073.81 transfer batch
• Public hearings scheduled for Dec 7 (redistricting, construction/transportation/ferry programs) and Dec 14 (budget supplement)

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners approved the final 2022 budget and revenue sources after holding public hearings on December 6, 2021. They also approved Resolution No. 149-21 certifying taxes for county and taxing districts. Earlier, on November 23, they approved the consent agenda, appointments, and notices for upcoming hearings.

• Approved the regular meeting agenda for November 23, 2021 (unanimous).
• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes, three fund expenditure resolutions, vouchers totaling $228,146.90, a transfer batch of $5,073.81, and a travel reimbursement resolution (unanimous).
• Appointed Justin Moriatry to the Board of Equalization effective through December 31, 2024 (unanimous).
• Approved the Notice of Public Hearing for the redistricting plan, set for December 7, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. (unanimous).
• Approved the Notice of Public Hearing for a supplemental budget appropriation, set for December 14, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. (unanimous).
• Approved publishing notices for hearings on the Annual Construction, Six-Year Transportation, and Fourteen-Year Ferry programs, all on December 7, 2021 (unanimous).
• Approved Resolution No. 149-21 certifying taxes for county and taxing districts (unanimous).
• Approved the final 2022 budget and revenue sources after public hearings on December 6, 2021 (unanimous).

Public Meeting Notice

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding revenue sources for the 2022 current expense budget. The meeting also includes setting the final 2022 county budget and tax levies, as well as the certification of junior taxing districts.

• Public Hearing on Revenue Sources for the 2022 Current Expense Budget
• Public Hearing on setting final 2022 County Budget and Tax Levies
• Certification of Junior Taxing Districts

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a request to purchase a 4.6-acre island parcel off Puget Island. The agenda also includes discussions on health interlocal agreements, utility franchises, and upcoming budget public hearings.

• Request to purchase 4.6-acre county-owned parcel (PID #3309) off Puget Island
• Resolution No. 142-21 regarding a communication line franchise for Western Wahkiakum County Telephone Company
• Notice of public hearings for 2022 Revenue Sources and 2022 Final Budget and Levies on December 6, 2021
• Resolution authorizing $76,518.48 from the County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution authorizing $14,961.73 from the Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund

The board unanimously voted not to proceed with a public hearing to sell a county-owned parcel, citing public recreational use. It also approved several agreements, including a $15,000 WSU extension funding MOU, an interlocal food safety services agreement, and a contract amendment with Amerigroup for up to $470,000 annually.

• Declined to move forward with selling county-owned parcel (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and consent agenda (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair's signature on Public Employer Group Interlocal Agreement with WA Health Care Authority (unanimous)
• Approved WSU MOU for $15,000 in 2022 funding (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Tacoma-Pierce County Health Dept for food safety services (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment with Amerigroup Washington, Inc. for up to $470,000 annually (unanimous)

Public Meeting Notice

Flood Control Zone Districts No. 1, 2, 3, and 4 will hold special meetings to discuss their 2022 budgets. The bodies will conduct public hearings and vote on resolutions to approve budgets and set assessments for 2022.

• Public hearing on 2022 Budget and Special Assessments
• Resolution to Approve 2022 Budget
• Resolution to Set Assessments for 2022

Flood Control Zone Districts - No. 1, No. 2, No. 3 and No. 4

The Board of Supervisors for Flood Control Zone District No. 1 held a public hearing to determine funding for 2022. The board decided on the annual budget and the specific assessment rates for property owners within Zone 1.

• Adopted 2022 budget of $7,211.87
• Set acreage assessment at $45.00 per acre for Zone 1
• Set improvement assessment at $0.80 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation for Zone 1
• Public hearing held regarding budget and assessments

The boards of Wahkiakum County Flood Control Zone Districts No. 1-4 each approved resolutions setting 2022 assessment values at $45 per acre and $0.80 per $1,000 of assessed improvement value, and adopted 2022 budgets of $7,211.87, $7,058.92, $4,513.57, and $6,858.89 respectively. All votes were unanimous (3-0). No public comments were received at any of the public hearings.

• Approved Resolution 01-21 setting 2022 assessment values at $45/acre and $0.80 per $1,000 of improvement value (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 02-21 adopting 2022 budget of $7,211.87 for District No. 1 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 02-21 adopting 2022 budget of $7,058.92 for District No. 2 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 02-21 adopting 2022 budget of $4,513.57 for District No. 3 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 02-21 adopting 2022 budget of $6,858.89 for District No. 4 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from December 1, 2020 special meetings for all four districts (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a conditional use permit for a dock at Sunny Sands and a memorandum of agreement for extension services. The agenda also includes the approval of various resolutions for fund expenditures and voucher payments.

• Conditional Use Permit: Bakkom & Guntermann dock, Sunny Sands (Permit #2021-14)
• Resolution 140-21: $2,337.20 expenditure from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Voucher Approval: Totaling $150,241.49
• Memorandum of Agreement with Washington State University for Extension Agent services
• Approval of October 26 and November 2, 2021 meeting minutes

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners unanimously approved Shoreline Permit #2021-0014 for a walkway, ramp, and dock on West Sunny Sands Road, following a non-significance determination and a unanimous recommendation from the Planning Commission. The board also approved the regular and consent agendas, including resolutions for fund expenditures and a voucher payment. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned after commissioner reports.

• Approved Shoreline Permit #2021-0014 for Bakkom & Gunterman dock (unanimous)
• Approved regular meeting agenda for November 9, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and resolutions (unanimous)
• Authorized $2,337.20 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund (Resolution 140-21)
• Authorized $14,934.92 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund (Resolution 141-21)
• Approved voucher payment of $150,241.49

Public Meeting Notice

This document is a public meeting notice regarding the adjournment and rescheduling of a regular meeting of the Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners. The agenda contains only procedural information.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several fund expenditures and contract amendments for health and human services. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding a franchise application from Western Wahkiakum Telephone Co.

• Public Hearing: Franchise Application by Western Wahkiakum Telephone Co.
• Creation and hiring of a Part-Time, Limited Duration, Non-Union Mental Health Therapist III position
• Contract Amendment with InSight Medical Group, PA for telehealth prescribing services
• Contract Amendment with UnitedHealthCare of Washington, Inc. for Medicaid behavioral health services
• Approval of voucher payments totaling $149,736.00

The Board unanimously approved purchasing a new CAT 120J grader with trade-in, a contract amendment with InSight Medical Group for telehealth services, and a UnitedHealthCare behavioral health contract increase. They also approved a franchise for Wahkiakum West Telephone Company and set numerous 2022 budget items, including a $100,000 shift from the Road Fund and new positions in several offices.

• Approved purchase of CAT 120J grader with trade-in (unanimous)
• Approved Contract Amendment #2 with InSight Medical Group (unanimous)
• Approved UnitedHealthCare behavioral health contract increase up to $470,000 annually (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 139-21 granting Western Wahkiakum Telephone Company franchise (unanimous)
• Approved creation of part-time Mental Health Therapist III position (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 shift from Road Fund in 2022 budget
• Approved new Assessor position at Pay Class 7
• Tabled IT Technician position and Commissioner compensation until January 2022

Public Meeting Notice

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to discuss a franchise application from Western Wahkiakum Telephone Company. The board is considering whether to grant the company permission to install and operate fiber-optic data and transmission lines on county-maintained roads.

• Public hearing regarding Western Wahkiakum Telephone Company's franchise application for fiber-optic lines

Public Meeting Notice

This document is a notice to adjourn and reschedule a regular meeting of the Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners. The meeting is set for Thursday, October 28, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom.

Wahkiakum County Planning Commission

The Wahkiakum County Planning Commission is reviewing a permit for the installation of a walkway, ramp, and dock at 217 W Sunny Sands Rd. The project involves driving four steel pilings and placing an aluminum walkway and encapsulated dock on the Columbia River.

• B & G Dock: Installation of a walkway, ramp, and dock at 217 W Sunny Sands Rd
• Project estimated value between $50,000 and $60,000
• Substantial Development Permit #2021-00000015 for Holly Bakkom and Paul Guntermann

The Wahkiakum County Planning Commission approved the B & G Dock application with a comment that possible mitigation should be anticipated. The motion passed with 5 yes votes, 0 no votes, and 1 abstention. No other substantive decisions were made; the agenda and prior meeting minutes were approved by consensus.

• Approved B & G Dock with added comment on possible mitigation (5-0-1)
• Adopted agenda as presented (consensus)
• Approved September 23, 2021 meeting minutes (consensus)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve routine financial items and discuss several operational matters, including a temporary road use agreement, exterior painting of a county building, and a contract for tobacco prevention services. Following the meeting, the board will conduct budget workshops over three days with various county departments and organizations.

• Resolution 131-21: $1,769.27 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund for vouchers
• Resolution 132-21: $15,000 transfer from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund to Road Fund
• Voucher approvals totaling $335,132.52
• Temporary Road Use Agreement with Hancock Forest Management for emergency flood route
• Contract with Thurston County for Tobacco and Vapor Prevention Services

The Board approved several routine items, including a temporary road use agreement with Hancock Forest Management, a cost-sharing proposal for painting the Sheriff's annex, and a contract with Thurston County for tobacco prevention. During budget workshops, the Board made preliminary, non-binding decisions on various funding requests, including increases for the swimming pool, library, fair, and sheriff's office, while deferring personnel requests to the Salary Committee.

• Approved temporary road use agreement with Hancock Forest Management (unanimous)
• Approved 40% county share for painting Sheriff's annex/Hanigan building (unanimous)
• Approved $4,500 contract with Thurston County for tobacco prevention (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including resolutions 131-21 and 132-21 (unanimous)
• Supported $15,000 repairs and $5,000 operational increase for Cathlamet pool (preliminary)
• Approved $1,000 for Extension Office training overlap (preliminary)
• Approved $2,500 for TOC Library operating costs (preliminary)
• Approved $2,500 for Wahkiakum Animal Advocates Group (preliminary)

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider several items, including a request to hire a Deputy at Step 3, a funding request from the Wahkiakum Animal Advocates Group, and agreements for probation services and state-funded programs. The board will also approve routine consent agenda items, including vouchers totaling $192,100.62 and resolutions for fund expenditures.

• Request to hire a Deputy 1 at Step 3
• Funding request from Wahkiakum Animal Advocates Group (WAAG)
• Interagency Reimbursement Agreement for defendants affected by State vs. Blake decision
• Agreement for Consultant Services for probationary services
• Contract Amendment B with WA Dept. of Commerce for Emergency Solutions Grant; Contract for Eviction Rent Assistance Program

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners unanimously approved several contracts and hires, including a $234,788 eviction rent assistance grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce. They also approved hiring a Deputy 1 at Step 3, a probation services consultant agreement, and an interagency reimbursement agreement related to the Blake decision. A funding request from Wahkiakum Animal Advocates was discussed but deferred to budget workshops.

• Approved $234,788 eviction rent assistance contract with WA Dept. of Commerce (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Deputy 1 at Step 3 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,800/month probation consultant agreement with Kirsten Cain (unanimous)
• Approved Interagency Reimbursement Agreement #1AA22191 with WA Admin. Office of Courts (unanimous)
• Approved Contract Amendment B for Emergency Solutions Grant (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $192,100.62 in vouchers (unanimous)
• Deferred WAAG $2,500 annual funding request to budget workshops

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider routine consent items, hear public comment, and discuss new business including a fiber-optic franchise public hearing notice, auditor and health department contracts, and commissioner discussions on the salary commission and shoreline master program. The agenda includes several financial approvals and a work session on IT needs.

• Public hearing notice for Western Wahkiakum Telephone Company fiber-optic franchise application (hearing Nov 2, 2021)
• Resolution 127-21: $2,099.06 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 128-21: $41,801.78 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Voucher approvals totaling $815,216.44 plus transfer batches of $130,890 and $70,000
• Contract with Community Integrated Health Services for Wraparound Intensive Services (WISe)

The Board unanimously approved the Beardsley/Peterson Fish Trap Permit, a conditional use and substantial development permit for alternative fishing net traps. They also approved several contracts, including a WISe Services contract with Community Integrated Health Services and an amendment for youth marijuana prevention funding. The board tabled discussion of creating a Salary Commission until later in the year.

• Approved Beardsley/Peterson Fish Trap Permit (3-0)
• Approved notice of public hearing for Western Wahkiakum Telephone Company franchise application (3-0)
• Amended September 7, 2021 motion to fund deputy prosecutor transition from General Fund (3-0)
• Approved hiring a Payroll and Benefits Coordinator for Auditor's Office (3-0)
• Authorized 2022 medical benefits applications for WCIF and Vimly Benefit Solutions (3-0)
• Approved contract #20210078 with Community Integrated Health Services for WISe Services (3-0)
• Approved amendment #6 to CHOICE Regional Health Network contract for youth marijuana prevention (3-0)
• Tabled Salary Commission discussion until later in the year

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve routine items, hear public comment, and discuss several new business items. Key topics include creating an American Rescue Plan Act fund, funding a new Sheriff's Office vehicle, a temporary road use agreement with Hancock Forest Management, and a work session on a conditional use permit for alternative fishing gear research.

• Resolution 122-21 creating a new American Rescue Plan Act Fund
• Resolution 123-21 authorizing $2,379.01 from EMS Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 124-21 authorizing $3,458.88 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 125-21 authorizing $148.50 for LEOFF medical claims
• Temporary Road Use Agreement with Hancock Forest Management for Emergency Flood Route

The Board unanimously approved the purchase and setup of a 2021 Chevy Tahoe for the Sheriff's Office at $55,700, and approved about $12,950 from the Sheriff's rental budget to cover the balance after an old vehicle was sold at auction for $5,000. They also approved a proclamation for Domestic Violence Month, moved non-bargaining employees to PEBB medical/vision coverage, and approved the consent agenda including several resolutions. A work session on a conditional use permit for alternative fishing net traps took public comment but no action was taken.

• Approved purchase of 2021 Chevy Tahoe for Sheriff's Office at $55,700 (unanimous)
• Approved $12,950 from Sheriff's rental budget to cover vehicle purchase balance (unanimous)
• Approved Domestic Violence Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved PEBB medical/vision coverage for non-bargaining employees via Resolution 126-21 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolutions 122-21 through 125-21 and vouchers totaling $291,251.67 (unanimous)

Noxious Weed Control Board

The Board discussed the upcoming 2022 budget, noting that no changes are currently planned. Members also addressed a vacancy for the District 5 position following a lack of applications during the public hearing.

• Public hearing regarding District 5 position vacancy
• Discussion of 2022 budget presentation scheduled for October 26
• Approval of July 6, 2021 meeting minutes
• Approval of vouchers
• Update on aquatic treatment progress in Welcome Slough and marina

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on September 28, 2021, to consider routine consent agenda items, public comments, and several new business items. These include a liquor license renewal for Rosburg Store, a change of location for a marijuana retailer, a new private drive petition, and multiple health services contracts. The board will also enter a closed session for collective bargaining after the open meeting.

• Liquor license renewal for Rosburg Store, 4193 SR-4 W, Rosburg
• Change of location for marijuana retailer Evergreen State Enterprises from 3772 SR-4 in Grays River to 295 SR-4 in Cathlamet
• New private drive petition for Dodge Meadows Drive off Schraum Road
• Health contracts: Single Case Agreement with Amerigroup Washington, Inc., Community Health Plan of Washington contract, and Great Rivers Behavioral Health ASO Contract Amendment No. 4
• Consent agenda includes Resolution 121-21 authorizing $1,249.84 from Inter Local Cooperation Cumulative Reserve Fund and voucher approval of $56,586.46

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners approved several routine items, including a liquor license renewal, a marijuana retail license location change, a new private road name, and multiple health service contracts. They also discussed a proposed alternative fishing gear permit and scheduled a work session to review it, taking no action on that date.

• Approved regular meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 121-21 and vouchers totaling $57,836.30 (unanimous)
• No objection to liquor license renewal for Rosburg Store (unanimous)
• Approved marijuana retail license location change for Cathlamet Cannabis Company (2-1, Tischer and Strong no objection, Cothren objected)
• Approved private drive name 'Dodge Meadows Drive' (unanimous)
• Approved Amerigroup Single Case Agreement for $28,800 (unanimous)
• Approved Community Health Plan of Washington contract (unanimous)
• Approved Great Rivers Behavioral Health contract amendment No. 4 (unanimous)

Wahkiakum County Planning Commission

The Wahkiakum County Planning Commission met on September 23, 2021, to approve minutes from the August 26 meeting. The only substantive item was the Beardslee-Peterson Alternative Fishing Gear Research, which the commission voted to defer until further information is presented next month. No other new business was decided.

• Approval of minutes from the August 26, 2021 meeting
• Deferral of Beardslee-Peterson Alternative Fishing Gear Research to next month

The Wahkiakum County Planning Commission met and approved the prior meeting minutes from May 27, 2021, unanimously. The only substantive item, the Beardslee-Peterson Alternative Fishing Gear Research, was tabled to wait for further information to be presented at the next meeting. No other decisions were made.

• Approved May 27, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Tabled Beardslee-Peterson Alternative Fishing Gear Research for more information (7-0)

Public Meeting Notice

The Wahkiakum County Planning Commission is holding a public meeting on September 23, 2021. The body will discuss the Beardslee-Peterson Alternative Fishing Gear Research.

• Discussion of Beardslee-Peterson Alternative Fishing Gear Research

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on September 21, 2021, to consider several public works items, including ferry service closures, a resolution setting 2022 equipment rental rates, and a contract with Cummins Inc. for ferry main engine replacement. The board will also hear reports from the Chamber of Commerce and the Family Health Center, and hold a workshop on non-union medical insurance. The agenda includes routine consent items such as minutes, a resolution for $57.18, and voucher approvals totaling $91,526.03.

• Ferry service closure on October 4, 2021
• Ferry service closure from November 2 to December 9, 2021 for West Port ferry terminal maintenance and dredging
• Resolution establishing equipment rental rates for 2022
• Contract with Cummins Inc. for ferry main engine replacement
• Consent agenda: Resolution No. 119-21 for $57.18 and vouchers totaling $91,526.03

The Board unanimously approved a contract with Cummins Inc. for a ferry engine replacement, authorized a one-day ferry closure on Oct. 4 for radar system replacement, and approved a longer closure from Nov. 2 to Dec. 9 for terminal maintenance in West Port, Oregon. They also adopted Resolution No. 120-21 setting 2022 equipment rental rates. The Board tabled a discussion on non-union medical benefits until early October, pending rate information.

• Approved contract with Cummins Inc. for ferry engine replacement (unanimous)
• Authorized ferry closure Oct. 4, 2021, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. for radar system replacement (unanimous)
• Approved ferry closure Nov. 2–Dec. 9, 2021 for West Port terminal maintenance (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 120-21 establishing 2022 equipment rental rates (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, Resolution No. 119-21, and vouchers totaling $91,526.03 (unanimous)
• Tabled non-union medical benefits discussion until early October

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, public comment, and new business items. They will consider a resolution to amend civil fee rates presented by the Sheriff's Office and an interagency agreement with the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife for the Marine Resources Committee. The meeting also includes an executive session on potential litigation.

• Resolution to amend civil fee rates
• Interagency agreement with WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife for Marine Resources Committee
• Consent agenda includes resolutions for fund expenditures: $2,115.09 (County Properties), $15,642.03 (Electronic Communications), and voucher approval of $169,440.64
• Executive session on potential litigation per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)

The Board unanimously approved Resolution No. 118-21, amending the Sheriff's Civil Fee Schedule for the first time since 2008 to adjust for inflation and modern practices. It also approved a $77,000 interagency agreement with the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife to support the Wahkiakum Marine Resources Committee through June 2023. The consent agenda, including minutes, reserve fund expenditures totaling $17,757.12, and vouchers of $169,440.64, was approved. Public comments opposed Covid vaccine mandates, and an executive session on potential litigation ended with no action taken.

• Approved Resolution No. 118-21 amending Sheriff's Civil Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Marine Resources Committee Grant Agreement/Contract #21-18590 for $77,000 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and reserve fund expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers totaling $169,440.64 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve routine consent agenda items, hear public comment, and discuss several operational matters. Key items include a request for additional funding to train a new deputy prosecutor, updates on public works projects, and a bid opening for a ferry engine. The board will also consider a proclamation for 911 Day and a Board of Health session.

• Resolution 111-21: $2,379.01 from EMS reserve fund
• Resolution 114-21: $27,152.87 from Electronic Communications reserve fund
• Resolution 115-21: $200,000 transfer from Criminal Justice reserve to Current Expenses
• Request for up to $25,000 to fund two-month deputy prosecutor transition
• Bid opening for ferry engine

The board unanimously approved up to $25,000 for a two-month training overlap between the retiring deputy prosecutor and the new hire, funded from reserve funds. It also accepted a $9,866 quote from Renaud Electric for HVAC replacement at the River Street building, approved a solid waste management grant, and approved the consent agenda with multiple fund expenditures. Public comment included concerns about logging truck speed, illegal game harvest, creek sedimentation, and Covid vaccine mandates.

• Approved up to $25,000 for deputy prosecutor transition and training (unanimous)
• Accepted Renaud Electric proposal for River Street HVAC replacement at $9,866 plus tax (unanimous)
• Approved Solid Waste Management Grant No. SWMLSWFA-2021-WaCoPW-00057 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including resolutions for EMS, county properties, contingent liabilities, electronic communications, and criminal justice fund expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers totaling $878,836.77 and a $200,000 transfer batch (unanimous)

Public Meeting Notice

The Wahkiakum County Planning Commission is holding a public meeting to discuss Beardslee-Peterson Alternative Fishing Gear Research. Residents can attend in person at the courthouse or via Zoom.

• Public hearing regarding Beardslee-Peterson Alternative Fishing Gear Research

Wahkiakum County Planning Commission

The Wahkiakum County Planning Commission met on August 26, 2021, and approved the minutes from the May 27, 2021 meeting unanimously (7-0). The only substantive action was a motion to wait for further information on the Beardslee-Peterson Alternative Fishing Gear Research, which passed 7-0, deferring any decision to the next meeting. No other decisions were made.

• Approved May 27, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Tabled Beardslee-Peterson Alternative Fishing Gear Research pending more information (7-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will approve routine financial vouchers and resolutions, including $65,176.74 in voucher payments. New business includes a 2021 agreement with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, a resolution adopting a Fire District No. 4 annexation petition, and the introduction of the Sunnyfield Heights subdivision. The board will also hold work sessions on the Community Center and Ferry Operations.

• Resolution adopting Fire District No. 4 Annexation Petition
• Introduction of Sunnyfield Heights subdivision off Greenwood Road by Sunnyfield, LLC
• 2021 Agreement with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
• Resolution to close Columbia Street for construction on September 9, 2021
• Voucher approval totaling $65,176.74

The Board unanimously approved the 2021 union working agreement with AFSCME Local 1557, adopted Resolution 109-21 for Fire District No. 4 annexation, and adopted Resolution 110-21 closing Columbia Street to through traffic for one work week starting September 9, 2021. The consent agenda, including several fund expenditure resolutions and a voucher payment of $65,176.74, was also approved. No action was taken on staffing the Community Center; the Board requested a proposal. A work session on ferry funding included state Representative Jake Fey, with no decisions made.

• Approved the regular meeting agenda for August 24, 2021, unanimously.
• Approved the consent agenda, including Resolution 106-21 ($3,882.27), Resolution 107-21 ($2,499.70), voucher approval ($65,176.74), Resolution 108-21 ($2,027.49), and Labor Day closure on September 6, 2021.
• Approved the 2021 Working Agreement with AFSCME Local 1557, effective April 1 through December 31, 2021.
• Adopted Resolution 109-21 for Fire District No. 4 annexation.
• Adopted Resolution 110-21 closing Columbia Street to through traffic for the work week of September 9, 2021.
• Discussed but took no action on creating a 20-hour-per-week Community Center employee; requested a proposal instead.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved a consolidated operating grant agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation for the county transportation system, totaling $842,939 for the first two years and an additional $842,939 for the following two years, with a 10% match. They also approved a special services agreement with Elochoman Valley Partners for the same term. The consent agenda, including minutes and fund expenditures, was approved. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included public comments and a finance report.

• Approved operating grant agreement PTD0385 with WSDOT for $842,939 (plus $842,939) for transit (unanimous)
• Approved special services agreement with Elochoman Valley Partners for HHS (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 104-21 for $1,976.83 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Approved Resolution 105-21 for $156.71 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Approved vouchers totaling $187,667.03

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on August 10, 2021, with a consent agenda covering routine approvals and fund expenditures. New business includes a jail contract with the Department of Corrections, a transportation service agreement, a grant agreement, and calls for bids on a ferry engine and a bridge load rating services agreement.

• Resolution No. 102-21: $4,379.86 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution No. 103-21: $14,941.75 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Voucher approval: $775,608.38
• Sheriff's Office: Department of Corrections Jail Contract
• Public Works: Call for bids for main engine for Ferry Oscar B.; Bridge Load Rating Services Agreement with TransTech Engineering, LLC

The Board unanimously approved a call for bids to replace one main engine and refurbish the other on the Wahkiakum County Ferry, Oscar B. They also approved a bridge load rating services agreement with TransTech Engineering, LLC, and signed a jail contract amendment with the Department of Corrections. The consent agenda, including fund expenditures and vouchers, was approved unanimously.

• Approved call for bids for ferry main engine replacement (unanimous)
• Approved bridge load rating services agreement with TransTech Engineering, LLC (unanimous)
• Signed Department of Corrections jail contract amendment No. 2 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including resolutions 102-21 and 103-21 and voucher approval (unanimous)

Public Meeting Notice

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed update to the Shoreline Master Program (SMP). The update aims to bring the county into compliance with RCW Chapter 90.58 and WAC Chapter 173-26, replacing the program last updated in 1980.

• Public hearing on the adoption of a revised Shoreline Master Program draft completed by the Real Property Rights Advisory Board

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with consent agenda items, public comment, and new business including a Public Works request to buy a 2022 Ford F250 and surplus a 2011 model, plus a paving contract for Columbia Street. Later that evening, they will hold a public hearing on updating the Shoreline Master Program, with a second hearing scheduled for the following night in Rosburg.

• Consent agenda: Resolution 99-21 authorizing $2,379.01 from EMS Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Consent agenda: Resolution 100-21 authorizing $135.94 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Consent agenda: Resolution 101-21 authorizing $148.50 from Contingent Liabilities for LEOFF medical claims
• Consent agenda: Voucher approvals totaling $39,417.22 and $4,375.00
• Public Works: Purchase of 2022 Ford F250 crew truck and surplus of 2011 Ford F250; Lakeside Industries paving contract for Columbia Street Overlap project

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, a $34,192.61 purchase of a 2022 Ford F250 for the Road Department (surplusing a 2011 F250), and a paving contract with Lakeside Industries for the Columbia Street Overlay Project, subject to Prosecuting Attorney approval. The Board also held two public hearings on the updated Shoreline Master Program, receiving comments but taking no final action.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and fund expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved $34,192.61 purchase of 2022 Ford F250 and surplus of 2011 Ford F250 (unanimous)
• Approved Lakeside Industries paving contract for Columbia Street Overlay Project, subject to legal review (unanimous)

Public Meeting Notice

This document is a public meeting notice stating that the regular meeting of the Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners has been adjourned. No specific agenda items or new dates were listed in the text.

Public Meeting Notice

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to receive comments on a revised draft of the Shoreline Master Program (SMP). The update aims to bring the county into compliance with RCW Chapter 90.58 and WAC Chapter 173-26. If adopted, it will replace the existing program from 1980.

• Public hearing on the adoption of the Shoreline Master Program (SMP) update

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Commissioners are holding a regular meeting to consider routine consent agenda items, renew liquor and marijuana licenses, and vote on a resolution to temporarily close Brooks Slough Road for culvert replacement. The meeting also includes public comment and a closed session on collective bargaining.

• Consent agenda includes resolutions for fund expenditures: $759.72 (County Properties), $452.54 (Contingent Liabilities), $1,701.22 (Electronic Communications), plus vouchers totaling $157,157.46
• Liquor license renewals: Dollar General Store (4 N. Jacobson Road, Cathlamet) and Skamokawa Resort (1391 W. SR-4, Skamokawa)
• Marijuana producer/processor license renewal: Royal Highness (490 SR-409, Cathlamet)
• Resolution to close Brooks Slough Road from August 9-10, 2021, for failed culvert replacement
• Closed session per RCW 42.30.140(4)(b) regarding collective bargaining strategy

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners unanimously approved the regular and consent agendas, including several fund expenditures and vouchers totaling over $157,000. They also unanimously approved a resolution closing Brooks Slough Road for culvert replacement on August 9-10, 2021. Liquor license renewals for Dollar General and Skamokawa Resort were approved with no objections, and a marijuana license renewal for Royal Highness passed on a 2-1 vote with Commissioner Cothren objecting.

• Approved regular meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including resolutions 95-21, 96-21, 97-21 and vouchers totaling $157,858.26 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 98-21 closing Brooks Slough Road Aug 9-10, 2021 (unanimous)
• No objection to liquor license renewals for Dollar General and Skamokawa Resort (unanimous)
• No objection to marijuana license renewal for Royal Highness (2-1, Cothren objecting)

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on July 20, 2021, to discuss and potentially act on several items, including public works projects, a new private drive petition, and the creation of a limited-duration interim behavioral health manager. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as vouchers and fund expenditures, plus public comment and commissioner reports.

• Grays River Stream Gauge Relocation
• Columbia Street Overlay Contract
• New Private Drive Petition
• Creation and Hiring of a Limited Duration Interim Behavioral Health Manager
• Consent agenda: vouchers totaling $51,396.63 and fund expenditures (e.g., $1,112.36, $301.95, $5,035.28)

The Board unanimously approved creating and hiring a limited-duration interim Behavioral Health Manager for August 2021 to March 2022, contingent on budget. It also denied three damage claims (Biener $300.05, Stube $500, Carlson $900) and approved the name 'Phipps Drive' for a new private drive. No action was taken on relocating the Grays River stream gauge, pending more cost details.

• Approved creation and hiring of a Limited Duration Interim Behavioral Health Manager, budget permitting
• Denied all three damage claims: Biener $300.05, Stube $500, Carlson $900
• Approved the name 'Phipps Drive' for a private drive off Raistakka Road
• Approved the regular meeting agenda and consent agenda unanimously
• Consent agenda included resolutions for fund expenditures: $1,112.36 (properties), $301.95 (electronic communications), $5,035.28 (contingent liabilities), and vouchers of $51,396.63
• Agreed by consensus that Commissioner Tischer will attend Community Center and joint waterfront meetings
• No action taken on relocating the Grays River stream gauge; director to pursue more pricing info

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, public comment, and new business items. They will consider liquor license renewals and an application, a mental health therapist hire, a premises use agreement, a state contract, and a grant agreement. The board will also discuss County Line Park pathway upgrades and has scheduled public hearings on the Shoreline Master Program.

• Consent agenda includes vouchers totaling $903,341.03 and fund expenditures ($4,904.08, $256.81, $469.23)
• Liquor license renewals for Cathlamet Mini Mart, Angie's Cathlamet Chevron, Duffy's Irish Pub
• Liquor license application for Dollar General Store in Cathlamet
• Hire a Mental Health Therapist III at Step 3
• Public hearings for Shoreline Master Program on Aug 3 and Aug 4

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including $903,341.03 in vouchers and two reserve fund expenditures, and approved hiring a Mental Health Therapist III at Step 3. It also approved a Premises Use Agreement with the Children's Justice Advocacy Center, signed a $452,500 contract amendment with the Washington State Health Care Authority, and entered a Public Assistance Grant Agreement with the Washington State Military Department for winter storm damage. The Board had no objections to three liquor license renewals and one corporate change notice, and approved distributing PUD privilege tax funds ($44,902.69 to Current Expense, $5,644.92 to Town of Cathlamet).

• Approved consent agenda including $903,341.03 in vouchers and reserve fund expenditures of $4,904.08 and $469.23
• Approved hiring a Mental Health Therapist III at Step 3
• Approved Premises Use Agreement with Children's Justice Advocacy Center
• Approved Chair's signature on $452,500 contract amendment with WA Health Care Authority
• Approved Public Assistance Grant Agreement with WA Military Dept for winter storm damage
• Approved distribution of PUD privilege tax: $44,902.69 to Current Expense, $5,644.92 to Town of Cathlamet
• Had no objections to three liquor license renewals and one corporate change notice
• Discussed County Line Park pathway and water system upgrades; no action taken

Public Meeting Notice

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding recommendations from the Planning Commission. The Board is considering four applications to reclassify land from Farm & Agricultural Land to Open Space Land under the Farm & Agricultural Conservation Land definition.

• Parcel 4391 (230806-210001): 10.02 acres on Puget Island, Julie Davis
• Parcel 5150 (290905-120006): 7.99 acres in Elochoman Valley, Martin Kochan
• Parcel 5149 (290905-120005): 10 acres in Elochoman Valley, Barbara Kochan
• Parcel 5145 (290905-120001): 5 acres in Elochoman Valley, Michael and Susan Kochan

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Commissioners meet July 6 to consider routine consent items, new business including a long-term care insurance opt-in and a workforce investment area interlocal agreement, plus a public hearing on four open space reclassification applications. The agenda also includes hiring requests, contracts, and an executive session.

• Resolution 85-21: $4,342.86 from Contingent Liabilities fund for accumulated leave to Magen Wheeldon and FICA/Medicare
• Resolution 86-21: $2,379.01 from EMS fund for vouchers
• Resolution 87-21: $965.33 from County Properties fund for vouchers
• Resolution 88-21: $2,499.69 from Inter Local Cooperation fund for vouchers
• Public hearing: 4 open space reclassification applications (Puget Island and Elochoman Valley parcels)

The Board unanimously approved an interlocal agreement with Clark and Cowlitz counties to form the Southwest Washington Investment Area, a workforce development region. It also approved a $229,042 homeless grant contract, a janitorial service contract with ABM Industry Group, and four open space reclassification applications. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved interlocal agreement with Clark and Cowlitz counties to form Southwest WA Workforce Investment Area
• Approved $229,042 Consolidated Homeless Grant contract with WA Dept. of Commerce
• Approved janitorial service contract with ABM Industry Group, LLC
• Approved four open space reclassification applications (parcels 4391, 5150, 5149, 5145) with condition
• Approved opt-in for Trustmark long-term care coverage for eligible employees
• Approved construction of dedicated election workspace in Assessor/Auditor vault
• Approved hiring of Case Manager II and Mental Health Therapist III at Step 3
• Approved appointment of David Olson to Marine Resources Committee and Hannah Saari to Johnson Park Board

Noxious Weed Control Board

The Wahkiakum County Noxious Weed Control Board met and took several actions, including awarding an aquatic application bid, approving an interlocal agreement with Wahkiakum Port 1, and discussing roadside spraying. The board also approved a county fair booth and reviewed a disputed invoice.

• Awarded aquatic application bid to Woodland Resources (approved 3-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Wahkiakum Port 1 to use port boat in exchange for not billing for aquatic spray application (approved 3-0)
• Approved $60 for a county fair booth in August
• Approved vouchers totaling $2563.43, excluding a $495.15 DOE invoice deemed the county's responsibility (approved 2-1)
• Discussed WA State road crew mowing and spraying not being completed

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on June 22, 2021, to consider a resolution supporting Chinook Indian Nation recognition, schedule a public hearing on the Shoreline Master Program, and discuss several intergovernmental agreements, including ferry funding from WSDOT. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as vouchers and resolutions for fund expenditures.

• Resolution supporting Chinook Indian Nation recognition
• Public hearing notice for Open Space applications on parcels in Elochoman Valley and Puget Island
• Interagency agreement with WSDOT for ferry funding up to $49,830 per month
• Intergovernmental agreement with CREST for flood control plan update
• Amendment to Juvenile Detention Agreement with Cowlitz County

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners approved Resolution No. 83-21 supporting federal recognition and status adjustment for the Chinook Indian Nation, with a 2-1 vote (Commissioner Cothren dissenting). The board also approved several other items, including appointments, a juvenile detention agreement amendment, a ferry funding agreement, and a road name petition. A public hearing for four open space applications was scheduled for July 6, 2021, and the board discussed scheduling two public hearings for the revised Shoreline Master Program.

• Approved Resolution No. 83-21 supporting Chinook Indian Nation federal recognition (2-1, Cothren nay).
• Approved notice of public hearing for four Open Space Applications, set for July 6, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
• Appointed Allen Bennet to the Law and Justice Council through December 31, 2022.
• Appointed Tony Aegerter to the Planning Commission through December 31, 2024.
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to the juvenile detention agreement with Cowlitz County.
• Adopted Resolution No. 84-21 amending the county harassment policy to comply with current law.
• Approved the Ferry Operations Interagency Agreement with WSDOT (GCB-3500).
• Approved an intergovernmental agreement with CREST for FCAAP grant materials to update the flood control plan.

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on June 15, 2021, to consider routine consent agenda items, including fund expenditures and vouchers, and to discuss new business such as a special occasion liquor license and a letter to state fisheries commissions. The board will also hear from Public Works on a janitorial services bid, a new vehicle purchase, and an equipment-sharing agreement with Pacific County, and from Health & Human Services on a contract renewal with UnitedHealthCare.

• Resolution 76-21: $1,920.99 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 77-21: $160.26 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Voucher approval totaling $140,290.84
• Special occasion liquor license for Wahkiakum Fair Foundation, July 16, 2021, at Fairgrounds Road, Skamokawa
• Public Works: acceptance of janitorial bid, new vehicle purchase for Assessor's office, and intergovernmental agreement with Pacific County

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including resolutions for fund expenditures and vouchers totaling $140,290.84. They accepted ABM Janitorial's bid for janitorial services at $53,083.44 annually, approved the purchase of a 2021 Nissan Rogue for the Assessor's Office at $27,310, and surplus the 2005 Ford Taurus. They also approved an intergovernmental agreement with Pacific County for equipment sharing, a contract renewal with UnitedHealthCare for Medicaid behavioral health services, and had no objections to a special occasion liquor license for the Wahkiakum Fair Foundation.

• Approved the regular meeting agenda for June 15, 2021, with the removal of a letter to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission.
• Approved the consent agenda for April 20, 2021, including resolutions for fund expenditures and vouchers totaling $140,290.84.
• Accepted ABM Janitorial's bid for janitorial services at $53,083.44 annually, excluding the mid-day cleaning portion.
• Approved the purchase of a 2021 Nissan Rogue for the Assessor's Office at $27,310 and surplus of the 2005 Ford Taurus.
• Approved an intergovernmental cooperative agreement with Pacific County for joint sharing of equipment.
• Approved the contract renewal with UnitedHealthCare of Washington, Inc. for Medicaid behavioral health services.
• Had no objections to the Wahkiakum Fair Foundation's special occasion liquor license for July 16, 2021.

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on June 8, 2021, to approve routine consent agenda items, open sealed bids for janitorial services, and consider an interagency data-sharing agreement with the Washington State Auditor's Office. The board will also receive reports from the Chamber of Commerce and individual commissioners.

• Sealed bid opening for janitorial services
• Interagency data-sharing agreement with Washington State Auditor's Office
• Resolution 71-21: $2,790.61 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 72-21: $72.18 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Voucher approval totaling $779,300.75

The board unanimously approved the regular meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included vouchers totaling $779,241.56 and two reserve fund expenditure resolutions. It also approved having Irene Martin draft a letter on fisheries issues, authorized the auditor to sign a data sharing agreement with the state auditor's office, and opened a sole bid for janitorial services from ABM Janitorial. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved regular meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with voucher approval of $779,241.56 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 74-21 for $2,790.61 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 75-21 for $72.18 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Irene Martin drafting a fisheries letter for next Tuesday (unanimous)
• Approved Auditor signing data sharing agreement with WA State Auditor's Office (unanimous)
• Opened sole sealed bid from ABM Janitorial for janitorial services

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on June 1, 2021, to consider routine consent agenda items, including fund expenditures and vouchers, and discuss new business such as a Marine Resources Committee appointment, courthouse security camera purchases, and a ferry operating agreement. The board will also hold an executive session on potential litigation.

• Resolution 71-21: $3,239.81 from Emergency Medical Services Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 72-21: $107.36 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 73-21: $148.50 for LEOFF medical claims
• Voucher approvals: $96,830.44 and $50,000.00 transfer
• Purchase of three exterior cameras for courthouse security

The board unanimously approved an interlocal agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation for ferry operations, funded by a $280,000 state appropriation. It also approved the purchase and installation of three exterior courthouse cameras for $8,695, and appointed Allen Bennett to the Marine Resources Committee. Several routine consent agenda items, including fund expenditures and vouchers, were approved.

• Approved interlocal agreement with WSDOT for ferry operations (unanimous)
• Approved $8,695 purchase of three exterior cameras from Kubl Group (unanimous)
• Appointed Allen Bennett to Marine Resources Committee (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including resolutions 71-21, 72-21, 73-21 and vouchers (unanimous)

Wahkiakum County Planning Commission

The Wahkiakum County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and meeting on May 27, 2021, to consider open space applications for three parcels owned by the Kochan family. The commission will also approve prior meeting minutes and discuss holding a previously recommended application for submission to the County Commissioners. The meeting will be held via Zoom due to COVID restrictions.

• Martin Kochan open space application, parcel 290905120006 (7.99 acres)
• Barbara Kochan open space application, parcel 290905120005 (10 acres)
• Michael & Susan Kochan open space application, parcel 290905120001
• Julie Davis open space application held for inclusion with County Commissioners submission
• Public hearing notice for May 20, 2021 (agenda text) and meeting on May 27, 2021

The Wahkiakum County Planning Commission unanimously approved three open space applications for parcels owned by Martin Kochan, Barbara Kochan, and Michael & Susan Kochan. The approvals included a modification recommending that a short plat or subdivision would trigger a review for reclassification out of open space. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with agenda and prior minutes approved unanimously.

• Approved Martin Kochan open space application parcel 5150 (5-0)
• Approved Barbara Kochan open space application parcel 5149 (5-0)
• Approved Michael & Susan Kochan open space application parcel 5145 (5-0)
• Added modification to open space approvals: short plat or subdivision triggers reclassification review
• Adopted meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved March 25, 2021 minutes (4-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including continued discussion on federal recognition of the Chinook Indian Nation, approval of a premium-only plan agreement, and consideration of three damage claims. The board will also hear from Public Works on road projects and contracts, and from Health & Human Services on budget and staffing increases.

• Resolution No. 68-21: $1,222.31 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution No. 69-21: $156,057.91 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Voucher approval: $200,875.74
• Low bid acceptance for Columbia Street Overlay Project
• Claims for damages: $300.05 (Biener), $500 (Stube), $900 (Carlson)

The Board unanimously approved the low bid from Lakeside Industries for the Columbia Street Overlay Project at $150,100, and extended the recycling hauling contract with Stanley Sanitary Services through June 2023. They also approved several administrative items, including signing the Vimly benefit plan agreements, reactivating a Mental Health Therapist IV position, increasing an Environmental Health Specialist to 40 hours, and purchasing new courtroom chairs. The Chinook Indian Nation recognition was tabled, as were several damage claims pending prosecutor review.

• Accepted Lakeside Industries bid for Columbia Street Overlay Project ($150,100) (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 70-21 extending Stanley Sanitary Services recycling hauling contract to June 30, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved signing Vimly Premium Only Plan and Adoption Agreements (3-0)
• Approved reactivating Mental Health Therapist IV and deactivating one Therapist II position (3-0)
• Increased Environmental Health Specialist position to 40 hours per week (3-0)
• Approved moving forward with courtroom chair purchase, with possible AOC reimbursement (3-0)
• Approved support letter for PUD water improvement project in west end (3-0)
• Tabled Chinook Indian Nation recognition and three damage claims

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on May 18, 2021, to consider routine consent agenda items, including fund expenditures and vouchers, and to discuss new business such as board vacancies and Chinook Indian Nation federal recognition. They will also hear updates on a detention center security system upgrade and public works projects, including a janitorial services bid call and a fairgrounds ramp project.

• Resolution 65-21: $2,611.71 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 66-21: $1,249.84 from Inter Local Cooperation Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 67-21: $158.42 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Voucher approval totaling $140,430.16
• Discussion of Chinook Indian Nation federal recognition

The board unanimously approved a security system refresh for the Detention Center, funded from County Properties, with a cost not to exceed $76,000. They also approved a call for bids for janitorial services, a $18,170.28 aluminum ramp for the fairgrounds T-Building, and accepted resignations from two Board of Equalization members. Discussion on a resolution supporting federal recognition of the Chinook Indian Nation was deferred to the next meeting, and the board agreed to pursue lowering the speed limit on Columbia Street to 30 mph.

• Approved Detention Center security system refresh, not to exceed $76,000 (unanimous)
• Approved call for bids for janitorial service (unanimous)
• Approved $18,170.28 quote for aluminum ramp at fairgrounds T-Building (unanimous)
• Accepted resignations of Susan Burkhalter and Pam Anderson from Board of Equalization (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including vouchers totaling $140,430.16 and resolutions 65-21, 66-21, 67-21 (unanimous)
• Deferred discussion on Chinook Indian Nation federal recognition resolution to next meeting
• Agreed to pursue lowering Columbia Street speed limit to 30 mph (consensus)

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to handle routine approvals, hear public comment, and consider new business including a tentative union MOU and an interlocal agreement amendment. They will also open bids for the Columbia Street Overlay Project and discuss administrative rules for the local voters' pamphlet.

• Bid opening for Columbia Street Overlay Project
• Resolution 63-21: $553.18 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 64-21: $72.18 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Voucher approval: $727,332.08
• Tentative MOU with Masters, Mates & Pilots union

The board unanimously approved a 3% COLA for deckhand positions via a union MOU, approved Amendment No. 4 to the Pacific County engineering interlocal agreement, and approved a letter of support for Clatsop County's ferry access road project. It also approved a hiring overlap for a Mental Health Therapist III and tabled a separate mental health therapist position item for wage committee review. Three bids for the Columbia Street Overlay Project were opened and read, but no award was made.

• Approved MOU with Masters, Mates and Pilots union for 3% COLA for deckhands (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 4 to Pacific County engineering interlocal agreement (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Clatsop County Ferry Road Access Project (unanimous)
• Approved concurrent hiring of Mental Health Therapist III (unanimous)
• Tabled mental health therapist positions for Wage/Salary Committee review
• Opened bids for Columbia Street Overlay Project: Lakeside Industries $150,100, Granite Construction $179,179, Naselle Rock & Asphalt $152,318

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve the consent agenda, which includes several resolutions authorizing expenditures from various cumulative reserve funds and a voucher approval. They will also hear a public works update on publishing a notice for architectural and engineering requirements, and may enter a closed session for collective bargaining strategy.

• Resolution 58-21: $2,379.01 from EMS Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 59-21: $22,149.47 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 60-21: $148.50 for LEOFF medical claims
• Resolution 61-21: $2,499.69 from Inter Local Cooperation Fund
• Voucher approval: $51,374.03

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included several resolutions authorizing expenditures from various cumulative reserve funds totaling approximately $79,000, plus a voucher approval of $51,374.03. They also approved publishing a notice for architectural and engineering requirements. The Board of Health discussed COVID-19 vaccination status and upcoming changes to board composition.

• Approved consent agenda including resolutions 58-21 through 62-21 and voucher approval (unanimous)
• Approved publishing Notice for Architectural and Engineering Requirements (unanimous)
• Approved regular meeting agenda for May 4, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will consider a memorandum of understanding with the AFSCME union for a new salary table with a 3% cost-of-living adjustment effective April 1, 2021, and a corresponding 3% increase for non-union employees and elected officials (excluding commissioners and ferry workers). They will also vote on a resolution adjusting the county's contribution to the Prosecuting Attorney's salary. The agenda includes routine consent items, public comment, and discussions on an auditor's office MOU, a grant amendment, and department head topics.

• MOU with AFSCME for new salary table with 3% COLA effective April 1, 2021
• 3% wage increase for non-union employees and elected officials
• Resolution No. 57-21 modifying county's contribution to Prosecuting Attorney's salary
• Consent agenda: Resolution 55-21 ($628.17) and 56-21 ($384.96) fund expenditures, vouchers totaling $144,163.66
• Discussion on Sheriff's Office and HHS office location, public records requests, timesheet issues

The Board unanimously approved a new AFSCME salary table effective April 1, 2021, a 3% wage increase for non-bargaining county employees and elected officials (excluding commissioners, state-set salaries, and ferry workers), and a resolution modifying the county's contribution to the Prosecuting Attorney's salary. They also approved a new Auditor Recording/Election Coordinator position at Pay Class 7, a reduced HEN grant budget, and back compensation for a county employee volunteer. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved AFSCME MOU for new salary table effective April 1, 2021 (3-0)
• Approved 3% wage increase for non-bargaining employees and elected officials (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 57-21 modifying Prosecuting Attorney salary contribution (3-0)
• Approved MOU for Auditor Recording/Election Coordinator position at Pay Class 7 (3-0)
• Approved Amendment B of HEN grant reducing budget from $243,793 to $235,661 (3-0)
• Approved back compensation of $853.35 to county employee volunteer (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including vouchers totaling $144,163.66 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on April 20, 2021, to consider routine consent agenda items, including fund expenditures and vouchers, and discuss new business such as an amendment to an interlocal agreement with Pacific County for engineering services. The board will also review a memorandum of understanding for a new Auditor's Office position and a proposal to increase a Healthy Community Specialist position from part-time to full-time. Public comment is scheduled.

• Resolution 53-21: $11,709.08 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 54-21: $605.44 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Voucher approval totaling $151,215.86
• Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with Pacific County for Engineering Services
• MOU for Auditor Recording / Election Coordinator position

The board unanimously approved Amendment No. 3 to the interlocal agreement with Pacific County for interim engineering services. It also approved changing the Healthy Community Specialist position from 32 to 40 hours per week, effective March 22, 2021, with fund adjustments. A memorandum of understanding for a new Auditor Recording/Elections Coordinator position was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved Amendment No. 3 to interlocal agreement with Pacific County for engineering services (unanimous)
• Approved Healthy Community Specialist position change from 32 to 40 hours, effective March 22, 2021 (unanimous)
• Tabled MOU for Auditor Recording/Elections Coordinator position until next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved regular meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, resolutions, and vouchers (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several business license renewals and appointments to the Noxious Weed Control Board. The meeting also includes discussions on road maintenance policies and a call for bids for the Columbia Street Overlay Project.

• Liquor License Renewal: Skyline Golf, LLC (20 Randal Drive, Cathlamet)
• Marijuana Retail License Renewal: Freedom Market Cathlamet, Corp (327 State Route 4, Cathlamet)
• Resolution No. 52-21: Adoption of updated Roadside Vegetation Management Policy
• Call for Bids: Columbia Street Overlay Project
• Approval of vouchers totaling $897,000.48

The board unanimously approved Resolution No. 51-21, declaring it will not support enforcement of firearm laws it deems repugnant to state and federal constitutions, despite two residents speaking in opposition. Other actions included approving consent agenda items, liquor and marijuana license renewals (with one objection), appointments to the noxious weed board, and several resolutions and budget items.

• Approved Resolution No. 51-21 on firearm rights (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including vouchers totaling $897,000.48 (unanimous)
• No objection to Skyline Golf Course liquor license renewal (unanimous)
• No objection to Freedom Market marijuana license renewal (2-1, Cothren objected)
• Appointed Ryan Rangila and Phil Zerr to Noxious Weed Control Board (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 50-21 certifying capitalized assets (unanimous)
• Approved 90 extra hours for 4-H Afterschool Coordinator (unanimous)
• Authorized call for bids for Columbia Street Overlay Project (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda of routine expenditures and several new business items, including designating an associate development organization, approving a computer purchase reimbursement agreement, buying three replacement copiers, and an interlocal agreement with Cowlitz County. The board will also hear from the health officer and discuss the Treasury Rent Assistance Program, and may enter a closed session on collective bargaining.

• Consent agenda includes resolutions for expenditures from reserve funds, including $1,282.46 for accumulated leave and $10,154.03 for electronic communications
• Purchase Reimbursement Agreement with Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts for new computers
• Purchase of three replacement copiers
• Interlocal Agreement with Cowlitz County for reimbursable work request
• Treasury Rent Assistance Program (T-RAP) discussion

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, designated the Wahkiakum County Chamber of Commerce as the Associate Development Organization for 2021-2023, and approved several purchases and agreements, including new computers, copiers, and an interlocal road agreement with Cowlitz County. It also approved a $172,300 rent assistance grant agreement and discussed a Second Amendment resolution for a future meeting.

• Approved consent agenda including resolutions and vouchers (unanimous)
• Designated Chamber of Commerce as Associate Development Organization for 2021-2023 (unanimous)
• Authorized Clerk's signature on computer purchase reimbursement agreement with state AOC (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of three copiers for $20,295 (unanimous)
• Entered interlocal agreement with Cowlitz County for road striping and signs (unanimous)
• Approved $172,300 rent assistance grant agreement with WA Dept. of Commerce (unanimous)

Noxious Weed Control Board

The Wahkiakum County Noxious Weed Control Board held a regular meeting, including a public hearing for board district applications. They approved changes to the 2021 chemical cost-share program, nominated two members for board districts, and discussed several operational items. The board also decided not to repair a broken dissolved oxygen meter and agreed to attend local farmers markets.

• Approved 2021 Chemical Cost Share program, deleting Consumer Chemical Cost Share and adding Class C select weeds
• Nominated Phil Zerr for District #1 and Ryan Rangila for District #2, forwarded to County Commissioners
• Decided not to repair dissolved oxygen meter (repair quote $864)
• Agreed to attend local farmers markets at $10 per market, once per month
• Discussed adding horsetail to state weed listing process

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with several discussion and action items, including a proposal to add chlorine to the County Line Park water system, a letter to the Army Corps about dredge spoil sites, and various contracts and grants. The agenda includes a consent agenda with routine items and a ferry work session in the afternoon.

• Resolution 41-21: $40,000 from EMS Cumulative Reserve Fund for vouchers
• Voucher approval: $87,196.91
• Discussion: Add chlorine to County Line Park water system (cost pending)
• Letter to Army Corps: Continued consideration of dredge spoil sites in Lower Columbia River
• Sheriff Alley Entry Vestibule: Approve $4,100 quote from H & K Construction

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, a letter to the Army Corps about dredge disposal sites, a grant amendment, IT contracts, a homeland security grant, a construction quote, and a ferry union agreement. No action was taken on the County Line Park water system, pending state assessment. A work session discussed ferry funding with state legislators.

• Approved consent agenda including $40,000 EMS fund resolution and $87,196.91 vouchers (unanimous)
• Approved letter to Army Corps for dredge spoil disposal site consideration (unanimous)
• Approved Marine Resource Committee Grant Amendment #3 for $1,216 (unanimous)
• Approved Konica Minolta OnBase maintenance renewal through March 31, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Scale Computing server refresh contract under $148,000, contingent on IT Committee approval (unanimous)
• Approved Homeland Security Grant Agreement E21-182 for $27,896 (unanimous)
• Approved H&K Construction quote for sheriff alley entry vestibule at $4,100 plus tax (unanimous)
• Approved Puget Island Ferry Agreement with Masters, Mates & Pilots Union for 2021-2023 (unanimous)

Public Meeting Notice

This agenda is procedural boilerplate. It serves as a notice to adjourn and reschedule a regular meeting of the Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners.

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on March 16, 2021, to consider routine consent agenda items, including fund expenditures and vouchers, and to hear new business from the Sheriff's Office, District Court, and Public Works. The board will discuss a grant amendment, the District Court overtime budget, and several Public Works projects, including a road roller purchase. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Resolution 39-21: $1,721.36 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 40-21: $18,438.48 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Voucher approval: $95,022.17
• Sheriff's Office: Grant amendment discussion
• Public Works: Purchase of CAT CB2.7 Compact Roller for road maintenance

The board unanimously approved several expenditures, including a $51,203.28 CAT compact roller for road maintenance, a $6,737 HVAC replacement at Road Shop #1, and $1,283.60 in District Court overtime for 2021. It also approved a grant amendment from the WA State Military Department, a notice for the Elochoman 2R project, and formed a committee to recommend COVID-19 funding allocations.

• Approved CAT CB2.7 Utility Compact Roller purchase for $51,203.28 from ER&R funds (unanimous)
• Approved Renaud Electric quote for HVAC replacement at Road Shop #1 for $6,737 plus tax (unanimous)
• Approved District Court overtime of $783.60 for Jan-Feb 2021 and $1,283.60 total 2021 budget (unanimous)
• Approved Grant Amendment E20-264A with WA State Military Department increasing award to $16,967 (unanimous)
• Approved publishing Notice of Work for Elochoman 2R project in county newspaper (unanimous)
• Approved forming committee (Auditor, Treasurer, BOCC Chair) to recommend COVID-19 funding allocations (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including fund expenditures of $1,721.36 and $18,438.48 and vouchers of $95,022.17 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several resolutions to authorize expenditures from various reserve funds. The agenda also includes reviews for liquor license renewals and marijuana retailer officer changes.

• Resolution 35-21: $7,137.03 expenditure from EMS Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 36-21: $3,568.53 expenditure from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 38-21: $9,236.45 expenditure from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Voucher approvals totaling $756,376.34
• Liquor License Renewal for The Duck Inn in Skamokawa

The Board unanimously approved the regular meeting agenda and consent agenda, which included several resolutions authorizing fund expenditures and voucher approvals. They also approved a liquor license renewal for The Duck Inn and a marijuana license change for Freedom Market, with Commissioner Cothren objecting to the latter. Additionally, the Board approved a data security agreement with DSHS, publishing a notice for the Columbia Street Improvement Project, and certification to the County Road Administration Board.

• Approved the regular meeting agenda for March 9, 2021 (unanimous).
• Approved the consent agenda, including resolutions 35-21 through 38-21 and voucher approvals totaling $786,136.34 (unanimous).
• Approved no objection to liquor license renewal for The Duck Inn (unanimous).
• Approved no objection to marijuana license change for Freedom Market (majority vote; Cothren objected).
• Approved the DSHS Data Security Agreement, contract number 2163-91256 (unanimous).
• Approved publishing the Notice of Completion for the Columbia Street Improvement Project (unanimous).
• Approved the Chair's certification to the County Road Administration Board for 2020 (unanimous).

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting, primarily handling routine consent items and several new business items. Key discussions include adopting an amended interlocal agreement for regional transportation planning, a letter about the county ferry program, and a request for extra maintenance hours at Johnson Park. The board will also hear reports from the Community Resource Coordinator, Health & Human Services, IT, and the Family Health Center.

• Resolution 34-21: adopt amended Interlocal Agreement of the Southwest Washington Regional Transportation Planning Organization
• Letter regarding the Wahkiakum County Ferry Program
• Johnson Park: request for extra hours for maintenance and janitor positions for hallway painting
• Consent agenda: Resolution 32-21 authorizing $1,290.93 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Consent agenda: Resolution 33-21 authorizing $148.50 from Contingent Liabilities Fund for LEOFF medical claim

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, adopted Resolution No. 34-21 for the amended Southwest Washington Regional Transportation Planning Organization interlocal agreement, and authorized sending a letter requesting state assumption of the Wahkiakum County Ferry program. It also approved $2,970 for Johnson Park hallway painting and renewed the phone server contract. No items were denied or tabled.

• Adopted Resolution No. 34-21 for amended interlocal agreement (unanimous)
• Approved sending ferry program letter to state officials (unanimous)
• Approved $2,970 for Johnson Park hallway painting (unanimous)
• Approved Cerium phone server contract renewal (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including vouchers and resolutions (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a resolution to declare an emergency for the February 2021 winter storm. The agenda also includes discussions on rental assistance contracts, dike district vacancies, and river restoration agreements.

• Resolution to declare an emergency regarding the February 2021 winter storm
• Appointment to fill a vacancy on the Puget Island Diking District
• Contract amendment for the Eviction Rental Assistance Program
• Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment for the Deep River Tidegate Replacement Project
• Approval of vouchers totaling $30,252.48

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, adopted a winter weather emergency declaration, appointed Kevin Vik to the Puget Island Diking District, authorized a rental assistance contract amendment, and approved grant-related actions for habitat restoration.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, Resolution 30-21 ($81.95), and vouchers ($30,252.48) (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 31-21 declaring a winter weather emergency (unanimous)
• Appointed Kevin Vik to the Puget Island Diking District Board (unanimous)
• Authorized signature on Amendment B of rental assistance contract #21-4614C-128 for $11,004.00 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to CREST agreement for Deep River Tide-gate and Clear Creek Restoration grant application (unanimous)
• Authorized Salmon Recovery Funding Board application resolution (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes a $750,000 loan from the Contingent Liabilities Cumulative Reserve Fund to the Current Expense Fund, plus several smaller fund expenditures and voucher approvals. Under new business, the board will hear from the Treasurer on tax refunds, from Public Works on a FEMA grant amendment, 2021 rock and asphalt quotes, and a capital improvement project list, and from Health & Human Services on a 2021 Local Forum Partner Agreement.

• Resolution 25-21: $750,000 loan from Contingent Liabilities Cumulative Reserve Fund to Current Expense Fund
• Resolution 26-21: $211.86 expenditure from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 27-21: $17,438.60 expenditure from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 28-21: $15,000 transfer from Criminal Justice Cumulative Reserve Fund to Drug Buy Fund
• Public Works: FEMA grant amendment, 2021 rock/asphalt quotes, capital improvement project list

The Board unanimously approved a $750,000 loan from the Contingent Liabilities fund to the Current Expense fund, accepted 2021 rock and asphalt quotes, adopted the 2021-2022 Capital Improvement Plan, and approved amendments to a FEMA grant. It also approved a $10,420 annual agreement with Cascade Pacific Action Alliance for health services. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved $750,000 loan from Contingent Liabilities to Current Expense fund (unanimous)
• Approved FEMA grant amendments E, F, H extending expiration to Dec 31, 2021 (unanimous)
• Accepted 2021 rock quotes from Naselle Rock & Asphalt, Lodestone Quarry, JL Stordahl & Sons, Burns Construction (unanimous)
• Accepted 2021 asphalt quotes from Lakeside Industries and Naselle Rock & Asphalt (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 29-21 for 2021-2022 Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Local Forum Partner Agreement with Cascade Pacific Action Alliance, $10,420 annually (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on February 9, 2021, to consider routine consent agenda items, a letter to the governor about COVID vaccine distribution, and several departmental requests. The board will also hold a work session on a proposed flood control zone district for Pillar Rock Road and a closed session on collective bargaining.

• Letter to Governor requesting equitable distribution of COVID vaccine to rural areas
• SECO 911 Contract Amendment
• Request to hire a Therapist II at Step 3
• Amendments to FEMA Public Assistance Grant
• Work session on Pillar Rock Road Proposed Flood Control Zone District

The board unanimously approved the agenda, consent agenda, and several routine items, including a letter to Governor Inslee requesting equitable COVID vaccine distribution to rural areas, a contract amendment for the sheriff's office, an appointment to the HHS Advisory Board, hiring a mental health therapist at Step 3, and a heater installation proposal for the ferry commuter cabin. A work session discussed a proposed Pillar Rock Flood Control Zone District, but no decision was made.

• Approved agenda and consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved letter to Governor Inslee on rural vaccine distribution (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment E21-039A for sheriff's office (unanimous)
• Appointed Dr. Paul Schneider to HHS Advisory Board through Dec 31, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring mental health therapist at Step 3 (unanimous)
• Accepted Inland Electric proposal for ferry commuter cabin heaters (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider routine consent agenda items, including fund expenditures and a mileage rate change, and discuss new business such as replacing copier machines, hiring a deputy auditor, reviewing the Capital Improvement Plan, and opening sealed quotes for asphalt and rock products. The board will also address a transit fund decrease and behavioral health budget increase, and hold a closed session on collective bargaining.

• Resolution 18-21: $280.77 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 19-21: $5,406.10 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 20-21: $6,728.76 for Nathan McBride's accumulated annual leave
• Resolution 21-21: $5,907.32 for Vicki Gregory's accumulated annual leave
• Resolution 22-21: setting mileage reimbursement rate

The board unanimously approved moving up to $27,176 in salary/benefit costs from the Transit Fund to the Behavioral Health Fund due to pandemic-related revenue declines. It also approved replacing three aging copiers, hiring a Deputy Auditor II at Step 3, and accepted the consent agenda with several fund expenditures. Sealed quotes for 2021 asphalt and rock products were opened but no contract was awarded.

• Approved budget shift of up to $27,176 from Transit to Behavioral Health (unanimous)
• Approved Auditor's request for bid to replace three copiers (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Deputy Auditor II at Step 3 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including resolutions 18-21, 19-21, 20-21, 21-21, 22-21 and voucher of $71,320.22 (unanimous)
• Opened sealed quotes for 2021 asphalt and rock products; no award made

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes routine fund expenditures and vouchers, and to hear updates from Health & Human Services and the IT department. The board will also take public comment and review commissioners' calendars.

• Resolution 13-21: $2,438.28 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 14-21: $2,246.35 from Contingent Liabilities Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 15-21: $9,800.00 from Interlocal Cooperation Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 16-21: $14,952.25 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Voucher approvals totaling $125,518.43 and $6,262.00

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included resolutions authorizing expenditures from several reserve funds totaling about $560,000, plus a $125,518.43 voucher batch and two transfer batches. They also approved an interlocal agreement supporting the county museum with $9,800. Separately, they approved a $3,900 contract for Relias online training, a ferry captain wage adjustment, and the 2021 road levy certification.

• Approved consent agenda including resolutions 13-21 through 17-21 (unanimous)
• Approved $125,518.43 voucher batch (unanimous)
• Approved $400,000 transfer batch (unanimous)
• Approved $6,262 transfer batch (unanimous)
• Approved $9,800 interlocal agreement for county museum (unanimous)
• Approved $3,900 Relias training contract with CIHS (unanimous)
• Approved MOU adjusting ferry captain's wage with Masters, Mates & Pilots (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 road levy certification to County Road Administration Board (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a downtown public wifi project, an interlocal agreement with the Wahkiakum PUD for residential utility support, and emergency resolutions related to a culvert failure on Salmon Creek Road. They will also consider a contract with Thurston County for tobacco and vapor product prevention and a vehicle purchase for Health and Human Services.

• Resolution 10-21: Interlocal Agreement with Wahkiakum PUD for residential utility support
• Emergency Resolution 11-21: culvert failure on Salmon Creek Road
• Resolution 12-21: close westbound lane of Salmon Creek County Road
• Contract with Thurston County for tobacco and vapor product prevention
• Replacement vehicle purchase for HHS and surplus of vehicle

The board unanimously approved an interlocal agreement with PUD for COVID residential utility support, declared an emergency and closed a lane on Salmon Creek Road due to culvert failure, and approved buying a 2021 Ford Escape for HHS using ER&R funds. It also approved a tobacco prevention contract with Thurston County and agreed to draft a letter opposing regional health districts.

• Approved Resolution 10-21 for COVID residential utility support interlocal agreement (unanimous)
• Declared emergency at Salmon Creek Road milepost 2.2 and closed westbound lane (unanimous)
• Approved $27,429.54 purchase of 2021 Ford Escape for HHS, surplus 2003 Chevy Cavalier (unanimous)
• Approved $7,000 tobacco prevention contract with Thurston County (unanimous)
• Agreed to draft letter opposing regional health districts (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $103,728.54 vouchers and reserve fund expenditures (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on January 12, 2021, to consider routine consent agenda items, including approving vouchers totaling over $934,000 and resolutions for fund expenditures. They will also discuss a late agenda item regarding an interlocal agreement for COVID relief financial assistance to the PUD, and consider a liquor license renewal for Dollar General in Cathlamet.

• Resolution No. 06-21: $16,000 from EMS Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution No. 07-21: $815.52 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Voucher approvals: $815,505.98 and $118,838.60
• Liquor license renewal for Dollar General Store, 4 North Jacobson Road, Cathlamet
• Discussion: Interlocal for COVID Relief Financial Assistance to PUD

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on January 5, 2021, to discuss and potentially act on several items. They will consider filling a vacancy on the Puget Island Diking District board, hiring a new District Court Chief Clerk and a part-time clerk, hiring a School-Based Behavioral Health Specialist, and amending a contract to extend the Eviction Rent Assistance Program. The board will also appoint its chair and vice chair and assign committee roles for 2021.

• Discussion on filling Puget Island Diking District vacancy
• Request to hire District Court Chief Clerk at Step 3 and part-time clerk
• Contract amendment with WA Dept. of Commerce to extend Eviction Rent Assistance Program to June 30, 2021
• Request to hire School-Based Behavioral Health Specialist at Step 3
• Appoint Board Chair, Vice Chair, and committee assignments for 2021

Noxious Weed Control Board

The Wahkiakum County Noxious Weed Control Board held a regular meeting, approving minutes, adopting a coordinator job description, and approving violation letter drafts. They also approved the 2021 County Noxious Weed List and discussed the watermilfoil project, noting the contractor found mostly noninvasive species and that the treatment timeline has slipped. The board tabled the chemical cost share draft and discussed hiring someone to transcribe meeting minutes.

• Approved 2021 County Noxious Weed List (motion passed 2-1)
• Adopted coordinator job description draft (approved 3-0)
• Adopted violation letter drafts (approved 3-0)
• Tabled Chemical Cost Share 2021 draft
• Approved resolution to pay vouchers monthly by Manager & Chair (approved 3-0)