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Wahkiakum County public meetings in 2022

75 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 27, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

County to adopt 2023 final budget and set elected officials' salaries

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on December 27, 2022, to consider routine consent agenda items, including minutes and several resolutions, and to take up new business such as a reappointment to the workforce development council. The board will also discuss and potentially approve contracts for indigent defense services, youth substance abuse prevention, and a rental subsidy, as well as resolutions setting salaries for elected officials and adopting the final 2023 county budget.

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Tue Dec 20, 2022

Public Meeting Notice

County to hold public hearing on $3.65M supplemental budget appropriation

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider a resolution that would add $3.65 million in unanticipated state funds to the 2022 county budget. The funds are allocated across multiple departments and funds, including $1 million to Current Expense and $1 million to Contingent Liabilities. The hearing is scheduled for December 20, 2022, at 9:45 a.m. in the Commissioners' Public Meeting Room, with remote access via Zoom.

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Tue Dec 20, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

County commissioners to approve budget supplement and EMS fund spending

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve routine financial items, including a budget supplement and several fund expenditures. They will also consider a special occasion liquor license for a local event and discuss volunteer recruitment for a youth mentoring program.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve 2022 budget supplement and appoint 2023 leadership

The Board unanimously approved a budget supplement and line item revisions for 2022. They also appointed Lee Tischer as Board Chair and Dan Cothren as Vice Chair for 2023. Additionally, the Board expressed support for Lisa Janicki for a Board of Natural Resources vacancy.

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Tue Dec 13, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

County board to consider levy rates, sheriff's office relocation, and ferry costs

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider consent agenda items, including routine expenditures and holiday closures, and hear reports from county departments. Key items include a request to hire a Chief Deputy Assessor, resolutions to adopt levy amounts for county funds, an order of annexation for Fire District No. 2, and acceptance of a quote for the Sheriff's Office relocation project. The board will also discuss suspending the SMP Periodic Review process and ferry operating costs.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve $88,608 for Sheriff's Office relocation construction

The Board approved several infrastructure and equipment purchases, including new copiers and a gym heater. They also certified 2023 levies, reappointed members to the Marine Resources Committee, and authorized the suspension of the Shoreline Master Program Periodic Review Process.

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Tue Dec 6, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

County board to consider budget supplement, union holiday change, and Fair Board appointments

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on December 6, 2022, to consider new business including a public hearing notice for a 2022 budget supplement, a memorandum of understanding with the Masters, Mates and Pilots union to change the Christmas Eve holiday from 4 to 8 hours, and appointments to the Fair Board. The board will also hear reports from Public Works, the Auditor, and Health & Human Services, and will act on a consent agenda with routine expenditures.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve $606,147 grant for Clear Creek Bridge fish passage

The Board approved a grant agreement for the Clear Creek Fish Passage Project and authorized several fund expenditures. They also updated Fair Board appointments and approved a new contract for aging and disability resource services.

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Mon Dec 5, 2022

Public Meeting Notice

County board to hold public hearings on 2023 budget and tax levies

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold two public hearings on December 5, 2022, to discuss revenue sources for the 2023 budget and to fix the final 2023 budget and set tax levies. The first hearing at 9:30 a.m. will consider an increase in property tax revenues per RCW 84.55.120, and the second at 9:35 a.m. will address the final budget. The preliminary budget is available at the Auditor's Office. Taxpayers may attend in person or remotely via Zoom and provide comments.

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Mon Dec 5, 2022

Public Meeting Notice

County sets 2023 budget and tax levies at two public hearings

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold two public hearings on December 5, 2022, to discuss revenue sources for the 2023 budget and to fix the final 2023 budget and set tax levies. The first hearing at 9:30 a.m. will consider an increase in property tax revenues per RCW 84.55.120, and the second at 9:35 a.m. will address the final budget. Taxpayers may appear in person or remotely via Zoom to comment.

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Tue Nov 29, 2022

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

Flood control districts set 2023 budgets and property assessments

The Wahkiakum County Flood Control Zone Districts No. 1-4 held special meetings and public hearings on November 29, 2022, to approve 2023 budgets and set special assessments. Each district approved resolutions setting assessments at $45 per acre and $0.80 per $1,000 of improvement value, and adopted budgets funded by those assessments. No public comments were made at the hearings.

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✓ Decided: Flood Control Zone Districts 1-4 set 2023 assessment values and budgets

The Boards of Supervisors for Flood Control Zone Districts No. 1, 2, 3, and 4 approved 2023 assessment values and adopted their respective 2023 budgets. All four districts set assessment values at $45 per acre and .80 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation of improvements.

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Tue Nov 22, 2022

Public Meeting Notice

County holds hearings on 2023 construction, 6-year roads, 14-year ferry plans

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold three public hearings on November 22, 2022, to receive comments on the preliminary 2023 Annual Construction Program, the Six (6) Year Transportation Program for 2023-2028, and the 14 Year Ferry Program for 2023-2036. The hearings take place at 10:00 a.m. and 10:10 a.m. in the Public Meeting Room, 3rd floor, County Courthouse, Cathlamet, Washington. After the ferry hearing, the 14 Year Ferry Program will be considered for adoption.

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Tue Nov 22, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

County board to adopt road, ferry, and transportation plans

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners will hold public hearings and consider resolutions to adopt the 2023 Annual Road Construction Program, the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Project (2023-2028), and the Fourteen-Year Long Range Ferry Capital Improvement Program. The board will also review contracts for aging services and behavioral health, consider a Sheriff's Office audio/visual upgrade proposal, and approve routine consent agenda items including fund expenditures and vouchers.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts road, transportation, and ferry capital improvement plans

The Board approved several long-term infrastructure plans and authorized funding for court security and sheriff's office upgrades. The Board also certified taxes for junior taxing districts and indicated a preference for no General Fund increase for 2023.

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Tue Nov 22, 2022

Public Meeting Notice

County sets final 2023 budget and tax levies at public hearing

The Wahkiakum County Commissioners are holding a public hearing to discuss revenue sources for the 2023 current expense budget, set the final 2023 county budget and tax levies, and certify junior taxing districts. The meeting is a continuation of the regular session and includes any other business before the board.

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Thu Nov 17, 2022

Wahkiakum County Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review Shoreline Master Program update

The Wahkiakum County Planning Commission will discuss the Shoreline Master Program (SMP) periodic review, including a draft checklist for the comprehensive update pending state review. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and yearly consideration of the Chairman of the Board.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves Shoreline Master Program Periodic Review checklist

The Planning Commission approved the draft Shoreline Master Program Periodic Review checklist. The board deferred a discussion regarding the change of chairperson to the next meeting.

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Thu Nov 17, 2022

Health and Human Services Advisory Board

Advisory board to vote on proposed bylaws

The Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services Advisory Board will meet via Zoom to vote on proposed bylaws and discuss COVID-19. The agenda also includes updates from public health, community services, and behavioral health managers. This is a routine business meeting with a key vote on bylaws.

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✓ Decided: Health and Human Services Advisory Board adopts revised bylaws

The board unanimously approved revisions to its bylaws and approved meeting minutes from September and October 2023. Members received updates on COVID-19, flu, and RSV, as well as personnel and office location changes within the Health Department.

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Tue Nov 15, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

County board to consider $102,300 loan to Fair Fund and 2023 budget hearings

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider routine consent agenda items, including a $102,300 loan to the County Fair Fund and several fund expenditures. They will also receive notices of upcoming public hearings on 2023 revenue sources and the final budget, and discuss a contract for aging services and a part-time hire.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve new part-time Treasurer's office position

The Board approved the hiring of a permanent part-time employee for the Treasurer's office. They also scheduled public hearings for the 2023 budget and flood control zone districts. Several fund transfers and voucher payments were approved via the consent agenda.

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Tue Nov 8, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

County board to weigh court security, radio system, and liquor license

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider several administrative and operational items, including appointments, a special occasion liquor license, court security equipment, and a new emergency responder radio advisory committee. The board will also receive notices of upcoming public hearings on transportation and ferry programs, and hold a budget workshop.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve various fund expenditures and establish radio advisory committee

The Board approved several resolutions for fund expenditures and authorized the purchase of court security equipment. They established the Emergency Responder Radio System Advisory Committee and appointed members to the Johnson Park Advisory Board. The Board also set budget hours and pay rates for the Board of Equalization and Weed Manager.

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Tue Nov 1, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

County board to approve EMS, contingency fund payouts and hire coordinator

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting to approve routine financial resolutions, vouchers, and holiday closures, and to discuss new business including an appointment to the Board of Equalization and a request to hire a Community Resource Coordinator. The board will also consider a contract change order for a road overlay project and an HVAC system replacement.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve road project change order and HVAC replacement

The Board approved several expenditures, including a contract change order for the Elochoman Valley Road Overlay Project and a new HVAC system for the Health and Human Services building. The Board also appointed a member to the Board of Equalization and approved funding for Johnson Park.

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Thu Oct 27, 2022

Wahkiakum County Planning Commission

Shoreline Master Program periodic review scoping and survey results

The Planning Commission will discuss the Shoreline Master Program periodic review, including project scoping, survey results, and an initial draft checklist. This is a new business item for the meeting.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission reviews Shoreline Master Program checklist

The Planning Commission discussed the draft Shoreline Master Program Periodic Review checklist and heard public comments regarding the process and public notification. No formal action was taken on the checklist; the board will review it for potential action at the next meeting.

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Thu Oct 27, 2022

Public Meeting Notice

County commissioners adjourn regular meeting to later date

This agenda is purely procedural: the Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners is ordering its regular meeting adjourned to a continuation date, to be held in the Commissioners Meeting Room at the Wahkiakum Courthouse in Cathlamet, with remote access via Zoom. No substantive business items are listed.

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Wed Oct 26, 2022

Public Meeting Notice

County commissioners adjourn regular meeting to Oct. 26

This agenda is a procedural notice that the Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners is continuing its regular meeting on October 26, 2022. It provides the location and remote access details but lists no specific business items.

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Tue Oct 25, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

County board to weigh hires, contracts, and road closure at Oct. 25 meeting

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on October 25, 2022, covering routine consent items and new business. They will consider several personnel actions, including hiring and pay class increases, a contract for county code updates, a probation services agreement, a courtroom recording system purchase, and a resolution to close Covered Bridge Road for repairs. The meeting also includes budget workshops for county departments over multiple days.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve various county contracts, hires, and budget allocations

The Board of County Commissioners approved several personnel changes, equipment purchases, and service contracts. The board also conducted multi-day budget workshops, allocating funds to the aquatic weed program and several local community organizations.

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Thu Oct 20, 2022

Health and Human Services Advisory Board

Advisory board to review bylaws, COVID-19 updates

The Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, adjusting the agenda, and reviewing proposed bylaws. The board will also discuss COVID-19 and receive updates from public health, community services, and behavioral health managers. The meeting is largely procedural with no major decisions or funding items listed.

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✓ Decided: Board discusses bylaw changes but lacks quorum for vote

The board discussed proposed changes to Section C of its bylaws but could not vote due to lack of quorum. The 2023 HHS budget was submitted early and will be presented at the commissioners' meeting. September 2022 meeting minutes were tabled for approval at the next meeting. No substantive decisions were made.

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Tue Oct 18, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

County to open bids for Hope Center Annex painting, consider behavioral health funding

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider routine consent agenda items, including fund expenditures and vouchers, and discuss new business such as a domestic violence proclamation and an animal advocates group request. The board will also open bids for interior painting of the Hope Center Annex, consider a behavioral health provider recruitment agreement, and review a request to hire a Case Manager II. Additional items include a pay class increase for a Grants Coordinator and a proposal to add an IT position.

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✓ Decided: County approves $13,772 painting bid for Hope Center Annex

The Board unanimously approved a $13,772.80 interior painting bid for the Hope Center Annex from Hendrickson Painting, Inc. They also approved a $76,798.19 beneficiary agreement with the Washington State Health Care Authority for behavioral health employee recruitment and retention, and rehired a Case Manager II at Step 3. A $3,500 budget request from the Wahkiakum Animal Advocates Group was discussed but no action was taken.

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Fri Oct 14, 2022

Public Meeting Notice

Wahkiakum County Board of Equalization to meet via Zoom, set 2023 dates

The Wahkiakum County Board of Equalization is holding a public meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes the induction of Bob Rendler as chairperson for the 2022 session, a budget discussion led by Laurie, and setting processes and dates for next year's meetings. The meeting is largely procedural, with no specific policy decisions or public hearings listed.

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Tue Oct 11, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

County board to review generator quote, road agreement, and timber reports

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on October 11, 2022, to consider routine consent agenda items, including fund expenditures and vouchers, and to discuss new business such as a generator quote for vaccine storage, a closeout agreement for Steamboat Slough Road, and a software contract for Health & Human Services. The board will also receive timber harvest and revenue reports from the Department of Natural Resources.

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✓ Decided: County approves $17,690 generator for vaccine storage at Elochoman Campus

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners unanimously approved a $17,690 proposal from Renaud Electric for a 10kW generator to serve Building #2 at 42 Elochoman Valley Road, needed for Health & Human Services vaccine storage. The board also approved a closeout agreement for a federal highway funds transfer for Steamboat Slough Road, and the consent agenda including two resolutions authorizing fund expenditures and a $795,243.46 voucher. A timber report from the Department of Natural Resources noted an estimated $1.5M in revenue from the 2024 Pollo Locho sale and discussed a carbon credit lease proposal that is not expected to affect Wahkiakum County in its first phase.

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Tue Oct 4, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

County to consider closing Eden Valley Road for bridge work

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider several resolutions and agreements, including closing Eden Valley Road on October 18, 2022, and agreements with the Washington State Department of Transportation for ferry operations during the Lewis and Clark Bridge closure and for road salt purchase. They will also discuss a bid for flooring replacement at the Hope Center, a memorandum for cybersecurity services, and a work session on adding an IT technician position. The agenda includes routine consent items and a closed session for collective bargaining.

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✓ Decided: Board approves ferry funding, road closure, and flooring bid

The board unanimously approved several items including a resolution to close Eden Valley Road on October 18, 2022, a WSDOT agreement for ferry funding during the SR-433 bridge closure, a bid of $57,136.65 for flooring replacement at the Hope Center, and a memorandum for free endpoint security services. No public comments were made. A proposal to add a second IT position was discussed but no action was taken.

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Tue Sep 27, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

County to consider fairgrounds barn contract addendum and diking district appointments

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on September 27, 2022, to consider new business including appointments to Diking District No. 4 and an addendum to a contract with BTN Homes for the small animal barn at the fairgrounds. The board will also hear updates from the Auditor on hiring an Election/Recording Coordinator, from the Family Health Center, and from Health & Human Services on a Chemical Dependency Counselor II position. A work session on the office relocation project is scheduled. The agenda includes routine consent items such as fund expenditures and voucher approvals.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve $146,869 sheriff office relocation

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners unanimously approved several items, including the sheriff's office relocation project for $146,869 plus tax, appointments to Diking District No. 4, an addendum with BTN Homes for $32,280 for the small animal barn at the fairgrounds, and the hiring of an Election/Recording Coordinator and a Chemical Dependency Counselor II position. The meeting also included a report from the Family Health Center on the Cathlamet clinic's return to two providers and extended hours.

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Tue Sep 20, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

County to consider paving contract, fairgrounds barn fix, and appointments

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider several items, including a paving contract for Elochoman Valley Road, completion of the Small Animal Barn at the fairgrounds, an appointment to Diking District No. 4, and a workshop on an office relocation project. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as fund expenditures and voucher approvals.

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Thu Sep 15, 2022

Health and Human Services Advisory Board

Board to review 2023 HHS budget, COVID-19 update

The Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services Advisory Board is meeting to review the 2023 HHS budget, receive a COVID-19 update, and hear department updates from Public Health, Community Services, and Behavioral Health. The agenda is largely routine, with no specific dollar amounts or policy decisions listed.

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✓ Decided: Board reviews 2023 HHS budget; updated draft due by October 10

The board reviewed the preliminary 2023 HHS budget, noting that salary and benefits categories were not updated. Updated budget requests are due before the next meeting on October 20, 2022. A draft of updated bylaws will be available for a vote at that meeting. No formal decisions were made on the budget or bylaws.

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Tue Sep 13, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

County board to approve $300K criminal justice fund transfer and other routine items

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on September 13, 2022, to approve a consent agenda that includes routine financial resolutions and voucher approvals, and to discuss new business such as fair grant amendments and a road closure for a 4-H dinner. The board will also interview candidates for a vacancy on the Grays River Habitat Enhancement District.

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✓ Decided: Board approves fairground grant amendments and new board appointments

The board unanimously approved amendments to two state fairground grant contracts, shifting unspent paving funds to cover a goat barn overrun. They also appointed three members to the Grays River Habitat Enhancement District after interviews. A resolution closing Covered Bridge Road for a 4-H dinner was adopted, and a letter requesting a longer SEPA comment period on DNR trust land carbon leases was approved.

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Tue Sep 6, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: County approves opioid settlement participation and EMS director contract

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners unanimously approved several resolutions and actions, including signing the Washington State opioid settlement participation form, approving a personal services contract with Dr. Marc Kranz as EMS Medical Program Director, and adopting a resolution to temporarily close Eden Valley Road. The board also approved a letter of support for the Cowlitz Indian Tribe's grant application for Grays River habitat restoration and an amended interagency reimbursement agreement related to the Blake decision, increasing funding from $45,000 to $90,000.

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Tue Aug 23, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approve new part-time payroll assistant position

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners unanimously approved adding a part-time Payroll Assistant position to the 2022 budget, with no added cost due to unanticipated personnel changes. They also approved the consent agenda, including resolutions authorizing expenditures from reserve funds, and signed a Workforce Southwest Washington reimbursement contract for employment services. The board plans to interview candidates in mid-September to fill three vacancies on the Grays River Habitat Enhancement District.

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Tue Aug 16, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: County adopts 2023 equipment rental rates, advances road project

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved Resolution No. 118-22 establishing equipment rental rates for 2023 and authorized advertising a request for proposals for the East Valley Road Approach project. The consent agenda, including several resolutions for fund expenditures and voucher approvals, was also approved. No items were denied or tabled.

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Tue Aug 9, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: County approves $212K road overlay, Wilson Creek bridge RFP

The board unanimously approved a $212,711.50 bid from Lakeside Industries for the Elochoman Valley Road Overlay Project and authorized advertising a request for proposals for the Wilson Creek Bridge East Valley Road Bridge Repair. Several health and human services contracts were also approved, including an amendment with Cascade Pacific Action Alliance and the Coordinated Care 2023 contract. No items were denied or tabled.

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Tue Aug 2, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: County approves $2,500 increase for court clerk's part-time employee budget

The board unanimously approved a $2,500 increase to the Superior Court Clerk's part-time employee budget, raising it from $3,060 to $5,560. They also approved an interagency reimbursement agreement for up to $100,000 in court audio/visual system enhancements, authorized advertising for the East Valley Road Approach project, and approved a memorandum of understanding with Columbia Land Trust for the Risk Road bridge. Additionally, they approved hiring two new full-time Healthy Communities Specialists.

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Tue Jul 26, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: County approves hiring two part-time reserve deputies

The board unanimously approved hiring two part-time reserve deputies to cover shifts due to staffing shortages, with no budget impact. It also approved a winter storm damage grant agreement, liquor and marijuana license renewals, and a letter of support for a tribal grant application.

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Tue Jul 19, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: County puts emergency radio tax on ballot

The Board approved Ordinance No. 169-22, placing a 2/10 of 1% sales tax proposition for emergency communication systems on the voter ballot. They also approved several contracts and resolutions, including a Lexis legal research contract extension, cancellation of outstanding warrants, advertising for the East Valley Road project, a fairgrounds paving contract, a lease for the Hope Center, and a new Behavioral Health Consultant position. A workshop discussed facility space needs for HHS and Sheriff, with a workgroup to be formed.

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Tue Jul 19, 2022

Public Meeting Notice

County to vote on 0.2% sales tax for emergency communications

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on an ordinance that would place a 0.2% sales and use tax on the November 2022 ballot to fund emergency communication systems. The tax is expected to raise about $130,000 annually. The hearing is scheduled for July 19, 2022, at 9:45 a.m. in the Commissioners Public Meeting Room at the Wahkiakum County Courthouse, 64 Main Street, Cathlamet, Washington.

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Tue Jul 12, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

County board to consider ferry repairs, road paving bids, and appointments

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve routine expenditures, make appointments to boards, and discuss public works projects including ferry repairs and road paving. They will also consider a sheriff's office purchase and a 911 contract.

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✓ Decided: County approves $558,577 911 contract and ferry gear repair

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including several fund expenditures and vouchers totaling $790,340.38. They also approved the 911 SECO County Basic Service Operating Contract for $558,577, authorized ferry swing gear repair for up to $12,908.70, and approved a call for bids for the Elochoman Valley Road paving project. Several appointments were made to local boards and committees.

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Tue Jul 5, 2022

Noxious Weed Control Board

Noxious weed board to review applications, set future meeting location

The Wahkiakum County Noxious Weed Control Board is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on board applications, plus discussion of new board member applications and future meeting locations. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no old business listed. The board will also approve minutes from the April 4, 2022 meeting and hear the manager's report.

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Tue Jul 5, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

County to consider emergency communication sales tax ballot measure

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to place a local sales and use tax of 2/10 of 1% for emergency communication systems on the ballot. They will also consider a liquor license application for The Duck Inn, a request to hire an Engineer Technician, and several consent agenda items including fund expenditures and vouchers.

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✓ Decided: County approves sales tax ballot measure for emergency communications

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners unanimously approved a notice of public hearing for an ordinance that would put a 2/10 of 1% sales and use tax for emergency communication systems before voters. The board also approved several consent agenda items, including fund expenditures and vouchers, and authorized hiring an engineer technician. No public comments were made.

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Tue Jun 28, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: County approves Grays Bay flood study letter to Army Corps

The board unanimously approved a letter of interest to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for a flood study under Section 205 for Grays Bay flooding. It also approved several contracts and expenditures, including a $93,988.60 low bid for a new goat barn at the fairgrounds and court security equipment purchases. All votes were unanimous.

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Thu Jun 23, 2022

Public Meeting Notice

County commissioners to hold workshop with Army Corps on beach erosion

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners is continuing its regular meeting as a workshop with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to discuss beach erosion affecting lower East Sunny Sands Road. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 23, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room at the Wahkiakum Courthouse, with remote access via Zoom.

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Tue Jun 21, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: County to pursue federal flood projects for Grays Bay

The Board unanimously approved requesting the County Engineer to examine petitions to vacate portions of Greenwood Road and Salme Road. The Board also agreed to pursue federal flood risk management projects for Grays Bay through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, including applying for Sections 7001 and 205. The fairgrounds will seek a county loan to cover grant shortfalls for the Goat Barn project.

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Thu Jun 16, 2022

Health and Human Services Advisory Board

Wahkiakum Health and Human Services Advisory Board meeting

The board will review meeting minutes and discuss potential updates to the bylaws. The agenda also includes discussions regarding COVID-19 and departmental updates from Public Health, Community Services, and Behavioral Health.

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Tue Jun 14, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Board approves $209,791 in vouchers and reviews DNR forestry settlement

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will vote on routine financial items, including $209,791.41 in voucher approvals and specific fund expenditures. The agenda includes a review of a proposed forestry settlement with the Department of Natural Resources and a presentation on the Recovery Navigator Program. The meeting is primarily procedural, with no major new ordinances or zoning changes listed for decision.

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✓ Decided: County board approves routine agenda, consent items, hears Recovery Navigator update

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners unanimously approved the regular meeting agenda and consent agenda, which included vouchers totaling $209,791.41, two reserve fund expenditure resolutions, and other routine items. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting primarily featured public comments and a presentation on the new Recovery Navigator Program, a state-funded initiative to support underserved residents in Wahkiakum and Cowlitz counties.

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Tue Jun 7, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

County board to hold public hearing on three open space reclassifications

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on three applications for open space reclassification, which could affect property tax assessments. The board will also consider new business including fairgrounds refrigeration, a homeland security grant agreement, and ferry and solid waste planning items. The consent agenda includes routine approvals and fund expenditures.

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✓ Decided: County approves $26,207 fairgrounds refrigeration purchase

The Board unanimously approved buying commercial refrigeration and freezer appliances from Pittman Restaurant Equipment for $26,207.06, funded from the 106 fund, with FEMA reimbursing 75% of the cost. They also approved several other items, including a $14,205 homeland security grant, a ferry operating agreement amendment with WSDOT, a work order for a solid waste plan update, and three open space applications. All votes were unanimous.

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Tue Jun 7, 2022

Public Meeting Notice

County to hold public hearing on 3 open-space land reclassifications

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on June 7, 2022, to consider the Planning Commission's recommendations on three applications for reclassification of open space land under RCW 84.34. The applications seek Farm & Agricultural Conservation Land status for parcels totaling 142 acres, which could affect property tax assessments. The hearing will be held in person in Cathlamet and remotely via Zoom.

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Tue May 24, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

County board to approve fund expenditures, contracts, and building repairs

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve routine consent agenda items, including fund expenditures and vouchers, and discuss new business such as a resolution certifying capitalized assets, a training services agreement, and gutter repair at Johnson Park. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or in person.

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✓ Decided: County approves $5,702.80 Johnson Park gutter repair

The board unanimously approved a $5,702.80 proposal by 5-Star Gutters and Awnings to clean and repair gutters at Johnson Park. It also adopted Resolution 79-22 certifying capitalized assets, approved a professional services agreement with CIHS for an online training program, and approved the consent agenda including fund expenditures and vouchers. All votes were unanimous.

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Thu May 19, 2022

Health and Human Services Advisory Board

Advisory board to review COVID-19 and health department updates

The Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services Advisory Board is meeting via Zoom to conduct routine business, including approving minutes and welcoming newly appointed members. The board will hear a discussion on COVID-19 and receive updates from the Public Health, Community Services, and Behavioral Health managers. No votes on specific policies or funding are listed on the agenda.

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Tue May 17, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Wahkiakum County Board discusses contracts and reserve fund expenditures

The Board of County Commissioners will review various voucher approvals and interlocal agreements. The agenda includes discussions on fairground appliance replacements and public works infrastructure cooperation with Cowlitz County.

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✓ Decided: County approves ferry genset purchase and interlocal agreements

The board unanimously approved a contract with Cummins Inc. for a ferry genset, an interlocal agreement with Cowlitz County for transportation infrastructure, and a monitoring services contract with Moon Security. They also approved the consent agenda, including vouchers and resolutions, and heard reports on timber revenue and finances.

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Tue May 10, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

County to consider ARPA funds for PUD cybersecurity, dump truck purchase

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider several new business items, including appointments to the Health and Human Services Advisory Committee, an amended cooperative funding agreement with the Town of Cathlamet for the swimming pool, and a request from Wahkiakum PUD for ARPA funds for cybersecurity upgrades. They will also discuss purchasing a replacement dump truck with plow and sander attachments, new windows for the River Street Building, open space applications, and a sealed bid opening for a ferry generator set. The agenda includes work sessions on noxious weed control and Grays Bay watershed flooding issues with the US Army Corps of Engineers.

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✓ Decided: County approves $182,817 dump truck purchase

The board unanimously approved several items, including a $182,817 replacement dump truck, appointments to the Health and Human Services Advisory Board, an amended pool funding agreement with Cathlamet, new windows for the River Street Building, and open space applications. A request from the PUD for ARPA funds for cybersecurity was discussed but no action was taken. The board also reviewed a sealed bid for a ferry generator and held work sessions on aquatic weed control and Grays Bay flooding.

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Tue May 3, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to consider road closures, new dump truck, and ferry closure

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on May 3, 2022. The board will consider several resolutions, including closing roads for a race and a bridge installation, and will hear requests from the District Court and Assessor's Office. Public Works will also discuss a temporary ferry closure and the purchase of a new dump truck.

✓ Decided: County approves road closures, budget increase, and security door

The board unanimously approved several items, including a budget increase for District Court personnel promotions, a security door for the Assessor's office, and road closures for the Great White Tail Run and a bridge installation. They also authorized a temporary ferry shutdown for engine repairs and approved the consent agenda with multiple fund expenditures.

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Thu Apr 28, 2022

Wahkiakum County Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review three open space applications

The Wahkiakum County Planning Commission will meet to discuss and review open space applications for four specific land parcels. The commission will also vote on the approval of the meeting agenda and minutes from December 21, 2021.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves three open space applications

The Wahkiakum County Planning Commission met on April 28, 2022, and approved three open space applications, each with the Assessor's added conditions. The commission also adopted the agenda and approved the prior meeting minutes from December 21, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 6:24 p.m.

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Tue Apr 26, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

County board to weigh liquor licenses, fire district land request, road contracts

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on April 26, 2022, to consider routine consent agenda items, public comments, and new business including liquor and marijuana license renewals, a request for a county-owned parcel by Fire District #2, and several public works and health services contracts. The board will also discuss a resolution on commissioner salaries and a roadside mowing contract.

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✓ Decided: County approves WSDOT bridge repair and bike/pedestrian agreements

The Board unanimously approved two Local Agency Agreements with WSDOT for the Wilson Creek Bridge Repair Project and the Columbia Street Bicycle and Pedestrian Shoulder project, along with several other routine items. They also approved a roadside mowing contract, a senior meal site agreement, and a salary correction for the Clerk of the Board. No objections were raised to most liquor license applications, but the marijuana retailer license renewal for Freedom Market Cathlamet passed with a split vote (2-1). The Board directed staff to consult with Fire District No. 2 regarding a county-owned parcel request.

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Tue Apr 19, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to consider support for Cathlamet park grant applications

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners will consider issuing letters of support for the Town of Cathlamet's grant applications for Erickson Skate Park and Waterfront Park. The meeting also includes discussions on road engineering contracts, environmental grants, and mental health service agreements.

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Tue Apr 12, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

County to consider Shoreline Master Program adoption, ferry generator, flood plan update

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider several items, including a resolution expressing intent to adopt a Shoreline Master Program, a request for additional funding for the Aquatic Weeds Program at Birnie Slough, a security door purchase for the Assessor's office, a replacement generator for the Oscar B. ferry, and an intergovernmental agreement with CREST for a flood hazard management plan update. The board will also consider routine consent agenda items, including vouchers totaling $803,009.83 and two resolutions authorizing expenditures from cumulative reserve funds.

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✓ Decided: County approves $10K extra for Birnie Slough aquatic weed control

The board unanimously approved transferring $10,000 from Current Expense to the Weed Control Budget for aquatic weed treatment in Birnie Slough, after bids exceeded the $50,000 budget. They also approved several other items, including a resolution expressing intent to adopt the Shoreline Master Program update, a call for bids for a ferry generator, and an intergovernmental agreement with CREST for a flood hazard plan update. No items were denied or tabled.

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Tue Apr 5, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Wahkiakum County Board considers bridge repairs and new service agreements

The Board of Commissioners will review requests for engineering qualifications for Wilson Creek Bridge and a roadside mowing bid. The agenda also includes discussions on software maintenance, museum service agreements, and medical transportation services.

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✓ Decided: County approves multiple contracts, road petition, and bridge design RFQ

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, a software maintenance agreement with Konica Minolta, a museum services agreement with the Wahkiakum Historical Society, letters supporting Wahkiakum PUD funding, the PUD privilege tax distribution, an amendment to a medical transportation contract, a new private road petition for Bugle Way, a request for qualifications for Wilson Creek Bridge design, and a roadside mowing bid. All votes were unanimous.

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Mon Apr 4, 2022

Noxious Weed Control Board

County weed board approves 2022 weed list, raises cost-share to $300

The Wahkiakum County Noxious Weed Control Board held a public hearing and approved the 2022 County Weed List. They also raised the Chemical Cost Share Program to $300 per landowner and approved an aquatic weed control bid pending a budget amendment. Several items were tabled, including a violation notice letter and an interlocal agreement.

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Tue Mar 22, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to discuss clinic lease and public works agreements

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners will consider a lease renewal for the Cowlitz Family Health Center clinic building. The meeting also includes discussions on labor agreements, bridge projects, and road maintenance coordination with Cowlitz County.

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Fri Mar 18, 2022

Health and Human Services Advisory Board

Advisory board to review bylaws and COVID-19 updates

The Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services Advisory Board is meeting virtually to discuss routine business, including a review of its bylaws and an update on COVID-19. Department heads will provide updates on public health, community services, and behavioral health. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

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Tue Mar 15, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Wahkiakum County Board discusses marijuana license transfer and budget items

The Board of County Commissioners will review a marijuana retailer license transfer for a business in Cathlamet. The meeting also includes discussions on auditor fund transfers, health services agreements, and a workshop regarding the Comprehensive Plan.

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Tue Mar 8, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

County board to consider flood plan grant, copier purchase, CPA agreement

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider several routine items, including a support letter for a Grays River grant application, a copier purchase price revision, an agreement with TDJ CPA for accounting services, and a grant agreement with the Department of Ecology for a flood hazard management plan update. They will also open sealed bids for roadside mowing and hold a workshop on a solid waste nuisance ordinance.

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✓ Decided: County approves $818K vouchers, copier purchase, flood plan grant

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including $818,341.75 in vouchers and several fund expenditures. It also approved a support letter for a Cowlitz Tribe grant, a copier purchase, an agreement with TDJ CPA, and a flood hazard management plan grant. A sole bid for roadside mowing was opened but not awarded.

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Tue Mar 1, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

County board to consider road closure, budget changes, and grants

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider several administrative and operational items. These include approving routine expenditures, accepting a bid for a lawnmower, adding a part-time GIS technician position, closing a road for culvert work, and discussing an emergency management grant. The meeting is largely routine, with no major policy decisions on the agenda.

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Tue Feb 22, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: County approves early payoff of HVAC loan, saving on fees

The Board unanimously approved Resolution No. 30-22 for early repayment of county indebtedness, covering an HVAC loan payoff totaling $631,41.87 (including a $4,300 fee). They also approved several other items, including a liquor license renewal for the Duck Inn, an appointment to the Johnson Park Board, keeping a Deputy Auditor on staff until May 31, 2022, and an annexation order for Fire District No. 3. The Board discussed but did not decide on tying commissioner salaries to 25% of the Superior Court Judge's salary.

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Thu Feb 17, 2022

Health and Human Services Advisory Board

Advisory board to review bylaws, COVID-19, and department updates

The Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services Advisory Board is meeting via Zoom to discuss board business, including a review of bylaws, COVID-19, and the CPAA program. Department heads will provide updates on public health, community services, and behavioral health (mental health and substance use disorder). The meeting is largely a routine discussion and update session, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

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Tue Feb 15, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

County board to consider $750K loan, licenses, and road work bids

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve routine consent agenda items, including a $750,000 loan from a reserve fund, and discuss new business such as liquor and marijuana license renewals, Fair Board appointments, and departmental reports. The meeting will also include public comment and commissioner reports.

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✓ Decided: Board approves consent agenda, appointments, grants, and bids; tables marijuana license renewal

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included fund expenditures and a $750,000 loan from the Contingent Liabilities Cumulative Reserve Fund to the Current Expense Fund. They appointed Brian McClain and Tom Langston to the Fair Board, approved a $52,908.33 homeland security grant, and called for bids for roadside mowing. The Board tabled the marijuana retail license renewal for Evergreen State Enterprises due to a location discrepancy, and tabled discussion on historical hardware replacement for the front entrance door for more research.

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Tue Feb 8, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

County Line Park water system upgrade and annual maintenance on agenda

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda of routine approvals, including fund expenditures and vouchers. New business includes a discussion of the County Line Park water system upgrade and annual park maintenance, the Treasurer's annual report on tax refunds, and Health & Human Services items on copier replacement and contract amendments for homeless and eviction rent assistance programs.

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Tue Feb 1, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

County board to open bids for rock and asphalt products

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on February 1, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. They will consider appointments, an agreement with a local animal advocacy group, and open bids for rock and asphalt products. The consent agenda includes routine approvals and fund expenditures.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve animal services agreement and appointments

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including resolutions for petty cash, EMS and county properties funds, and vouchers totaling $54,164.16. They also appointed Jeanne Hendrickson to the Marine Resources Committee and approved the Animal Service Agreement with the Wahkiakum Animal Advocates Group. Bids for rock and asphalt products were opened but no award was made. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Tue Jan 25, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

County board to approve $500K criminal justice fund transfer and road update

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve a consent agenda with multiple fund expenditures, including a $500,000 transfer from the Criminal Justice Cumulative Reserve Fund to cover criminal justice expenses. They will also receive an update on East Valley Road flood damage and an IT quarterly report.

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✓ Decided: County approves $500K transfer for criminal justice expenses

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included resolutions authorizing fund expenditures and transfers, notably $500,000 from the Criminal Justice Cumulative Reserve Fund to the Current Expense Fund. Public Works reported plans to reconnect East Valley Road creek to its original culvert. No other substantive decisions were made; items like IT updates and diking district funding were discussed only.

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Thu Jan 20, 2022

Health and Human Services Advisory Board

Advisory board to elect chair, discuss COVID-19 and membership

The Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services Advisory Board is meeting via Zoom to conduct routine business, including approving minutes and electing a chair and vice chair. Members will also discuss the Open Public Meetings Act, board membership, the 2022 meeting schedule, and COVID-19. Department heads will provide updates on public health, community services, and behavioral health, including mental health and substance use disorder programs.

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✓ Decided: Advisory board elects officers, opens meetings to public

The board approved the December minutes, elected Marianne Brightbill as chair and Suzanne Holmes as vice chair, and voted to open its meetings to the public with agendas posted on the county website. It also approved omitting the August 18, 2022 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of updates and discussion.

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Thu Jan 20, 2022

Health and Human Services Advisory Board

Health board to elect chair, discuss COVID-19 and membership

The Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services Advisory Board is meeting via Zoom to conduct routine business, including approving minutes, electing a chair and vice chair, and discussing membership and the 2022 meeting schedule. The board will also discuss the Open Public Meetings Act and receive updates on COVID-19, public health, community services, and behavioral health. This is a regular working meeting with no major funding or ordinance decisions on the agenda.

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Tue Jan 18, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

County board to consider liquor license and union MOU

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on January 18, 2022. They will consider a special occasion liquor license application for the Chamber of Commerce and a memorandum of understanding with a public employees union regarding new positions and pay class realignments. The agenda also includes routine consent items, public comment, and commissioner reports.

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✓ Decided: County approves AFSCME MOU for new positions and pay realignments

The Board unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding with AFSCME for new positions and pay class realignments effective January 1, 2022. They also approved the consent agenda, including several fund expenditures and vouchers, and had no objections to a special occasion liquor license for the Chamber of Commerce. Public comments on East Valley Road flood damage led to a work session, but no formal decision was made on road repairs.

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Tue Jan 11, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

County to declare winter storm emergency, consider 27-lot subdivision

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners will consider declaring an emergency for January 2022 winter storm damages, approve a new union epidemiologist position, and review a 27-lot subdivision application. They will also discuss fairgrounds capital improvement grants, a union MOU, and road levy certification.

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✓ Decided: County declares emergency for January winter storm damages

The Board unanimously adopted Resolution No. 05-22 declaring an emergency for the January 2022 winter storm and associated damages, a step toward qualifying for federal disaster funding. They also approved three fairground grant contracts totaling $250,000, approved the Sunnyfield Heights subdivision, and handled routine consent agenda items. The proposed Epidemiologist position was removed from the agenda and tabled for further research.

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Tue Jan 4, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

County to discuss elk/deer seasons, cougar concerns with state wildlife officials

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with routine consent agenda items, public comment, and new business. They will consider a special occasion liquor license for the American Legion, an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement for the Deep River Tidegate project, and a contract amendment with Molina. Later, they will host a discussion with the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife about elk and deer hunting seasons and cougar populations.

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✓ Decided: County approves CREST grant applications and Molina contract amendment

The Board unanimously approved an amendment to the interlocal agreement with CREST to submit grant applications for Deep River Tide Gates and Habitat Restoration Projects, and approved the Molina provider services agreement amendment with a new cap of $807,000. The Board also had no objection to a Special Occasion Liquor License application from American Legion Post #111. No public comments were made, and the meeting included a work session on wildlife management with WDFW.

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Mon Jan 3, 2022

Noxious Weed Control Board

Wahkiakum County Noxious Weed Board meeting minutes from January 3, 2022

The Board discussed potential updates to violation notice letters and addressed term expirations for Weed District 5. Several items, including the 2022 Chemical Cost Share Program and the County Noxious Weed List, were tabled until the April 2022 meeting.

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