Wahkiakum County public meetings in 2023

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will appoint the Chair and Vice Chair for 2024 and review committee assignments. The meeting includes discussions on facility renovations for the Elochoman campus and Hope Center, as well as public works projects.

• Special Occasion Liquor License for Wahkiakum County Fair on January 20, 2024
• Public hearing notice for the request to vacation part of Greenwood Road
• Architect Services Agreement with MkM Architecture, Inc. for Elochoman campus and Hope Center renovations
• Resolution authorizing $20,000 expenditure from Emergency Medical Services Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution authorizing $32,801.17 expenditure from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund

Public Meeting Notice

This agenda is a notice that the regular meeting of the Wahkiakum County Board of County Commissioners scheduled for Tuesday, December 26, 2023, has been moved to Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. The meeting will take place in the Board's Public Meeting Room, 3rd Floor, Wahkiakum County Courthouse, 64 Main Street, Cathlamet, Washington. No other business items are listed.

• Meeting date changed from Dec. 26 to Dec. 27, 2023
• Meeting time: 9:30 a.m.
• Location: Board's Public Meeting Room, 3rd Floor, Wahkiakum County Courthouse, 64 Main Street, Cathlamet, WA

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution for a 2023 budget supplement. The board is also reviewing liquor license applications and several Health & Human Services staffing and contract updates.

• Public hearing and resolution for 2023 Budget Supplement
• Expenditures from reserve funds: EMS ($16,625.00), Electronic Communications ($19,990.45), and others
• Liquor license applications for Chamber of Commerce and Little Island Creamery, LLC
• Request to vacate a portion of Greenwood Road
• Bid acceptance for the Hope Center North Entry & HVAC Project

Public Meeting Notice

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Dec. 19, 2023, to consider adopting a resolution that makes a supplemental appropriation to the county's 2023 budget. The appropriation allocates unanticipated state funds totaling over $2 million across various county departments and programs. The hearing is required before the board can adopt the resolution.

• Supplemental appropriation of $782,399 to Current Expense
• Supplemental appropriation of $422,232 to Public Health
• Supplemental appropriation of $243,852 to County Road
• Supplemental appropriation of $154,426 to Behavioral Health
• Supplemental appropriation of $71,445 to Wahkiakum Solid Waste

Public Meeting Notice

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners will hold a workshop meeting with Pacific County Commissioners and Columbia Land Trust. The discussion will focus on possibilities for community forestry in the Grays River Watershed.

• Workshop discussion on community forestry in the Grays River Watershed

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider adopting the 2024 final budget and levy amounts for the General Fund, Road Fund, and EMS Fund. The meeting includes discussions on an extreme weather emergency declaration and several county contracts.

• Resolution to adopt the 2024 final budget for Wahkiakum County
• Voucher approvals totaling $1,071,596.74 and $28,750.00
• Proposed resolution declaring an Extreme Weather Emergency
• Request for vacation of a portion of Greenwood Road
• Contract with Hayden Engineers for structural engineering evaluation of HHS facilities

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several fund expenditures and a notice for a 2023 budget supplemental appropriation hearing. The meeting includes reports on a jail refrigeration project and health department budget amendments.

• Voucher approval for $69,356.28
• Resolution 165-23: $7,815.86 for annual leave payment to Lukas Gaze
• Resolution 166-23: $9,468.99 for annual leave payment to Mary Danelle Barlow
• Resolution 167-23: $5,379.01 from Emergency Medical Services Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Public hearing notice for 2023 budget supplemental appropriations on December 19, 2023

Public Meeting Notice

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold two public hearings on December 4, 2023, to discuss revenue sources for the 2024 budget, including a potential property tax increase, and to finalize the 2024 county budget. The preliminary budget is available for public review, and residents can attend in person or via Zoom.

• Public hearing on revenue sources for 2024 Current Expense Budget and property tax increase per RCW 84.55.120
• Public hearing on final 2024 County Budget
• Preliminary budget available at Wahkiakum County Auditor's Office since November 20, 2023
• Remote participation via Zoom (Meeting ID: 880 972 233, Passcode: Aux4SY) or phone
• Written comments accepted by Wahkiakum County Auditor, 64 Main Street, P.O. Box 543, Cathlamet, WA 98612

Public Meeting Notice

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners is continuing its regular meeting with two public hearings: one on revenue sources for the 2024 Current Expense Budget and one on setting the final 2024 County Budget and Tax Levies. The board will also certify junior taxing districts and handle any other regular business. The meeting is in person at the courthouse in Cathlamet or via Zoom.

• Public hearing on revenue sources for the 2024 Current Expense Budget
• Public hearing on setting final 2024 County Budget and Tax Levies
• Certification of Junior Taxing Districts
• Meeting at Wahkiakum Courthouse, 64 Main Street, Cathlamet, with remote Zoom access

Public Meeting Notice

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold three public hearings on November 28, 2023, starting at 10:00 a.m. in the County Courthouse Public Meeting Room in Cathlamet. The hearings cover the preliminary 2024 Annual Construction Program, the 2024-2029 Six-Year Transportation Program, and the 2024-2037 14-Year Ferry Program. Residents may appear and be heard on each item; the ferry program will be considered for adoption after its hearing.

• Public hearing on preliminary 2024 Annual Construction Program
• Public hearing on preliminary Six (6) Year Transportation Program for 2024-2029
• Public hearing on 14 Year Ferry Program for 2024-2037, with possible adoption
• All hearings at County Courthouse, 3rd floor Public Meeting Room, Cathlamet, WA

Public Meeting Notice

Wahkiakum County's four Flood Control Zone Districts will hold special meetings and public hearings to approve their 2024 budgets and set special assessments. The meetings are scheduled for November 28, 2023, at the county courthouse, with each district meeting separately. Public comments may be submitted in writing or in person.

• Public hearing on 2024 budget and special assessments for Flood Control Zone Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4
• Resolution to approve 2024 budget for each district
• Resolution to set assessments for 2024 for each district
• Meetings at 10:30, 10:35, 10:40, and 10:45 a.m. on November 28, 2023
• Location: Third Floor Public Meeting Room, Wahkiakum County Courthouse, 64 Main Street, Cathlamet, WA

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings to adopt the Annual Construction Program, the Six-Year Transportation Program, and the Fourteen-Year Ferry Program. The board will also consider a liquor license application and various grant and rental agreements.

• Public hearings for Annual Construction, Six-Year Transportation, and Fourteen-Year Ferry programs
• Voucher approval in the amount of $101,795.51
• Special Occasion Liquor License application for American Legion Post #111 at 28 Rosburg Community Hall Road
• Resolution No. 159-23 for $4,402.69 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution No. 160-23 for $1,181.09 from Inter Local Cooperation Cumulative Reserve Fund

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

The Wahkiakum County Flood Control Zone Districts No. 1-4 will hold special meetings and public hearings to adopt 2024 budgets and set special assessments on properties in each district. The boards will vote on resolutions to approve budgets and set assessment rates of $45 per acre and $0.80 per $1,000 of improvement value. Public comments can be submitted in writing or made at the hearings.

• Public hearings for 2024 budgets and special assessments in all four flood control zone districts
• Resolution to approve 2024 budget for FCZD No. 1 ($7,951.14) and No. 2 ($7,814.32)
• Resolution to set 2024 assessments at $45 per acre and $0.80 per $1,000 of improvement value
• Meetings held at Wahkiakum County Courthouse, 64 Main Street, Cathlamet, WA
• Zoom access available for remote participation

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review the preliminary 2024 Current Expense budget and the status of an office move project. The meeting includes discussions on upgrading county internet and phone systems, as well as several fund expenditure resolutions.

• Resolution No. 158-23: $100,000 transfer from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund to Road Fund
• Resolution No. 157-23: $15,000 transfer from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund to Road Fund
• Voucher approvals totaling $105,403.55, $15,000.00, and $100,000.00
• Request for Proposals for county internet infrastructure and phone system replacement
• Liquor license application for Dollar General Store at 4 North Jacobson Road in Cathlamet

Health and Human Services Advisory Board

The Advisory Board will approve the October meeting minutes and hear updates from various departments including Public Health, Community Services, Behavioral Health, and Budget and Finance.

• Approval of October 19th meeting minutes

Public Meeting Notice

This agenda is a procedural notice: the Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners is adjourning its regular meeting and continuing it to a later date. The continuation will be held in the Commissioners Meeting Room at the Wahkiakum Courthouse in Cathlamet, with remote access via Zoom. No policy decisions or discussion items are listed.

• Meeting continued to the Commissioners Meeting Room, Third Floor, Wahkiakum Courthouse, 64 Main Street, Cathlamet
• Remote participation available via Zoom (Meeting ID 880 972 233, Passcode SR)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to conduct a budget workshop. The body will also discuss transportation programs, medical transportation services, and a District Court administrator position.

• Resolution No. 152-23: $808.58 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution No. 153-23: $21,678.30 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Voucher approvals totaling $193,715.79 and $22,103.71
• Public hearings for Annual Construction Program, Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program, and Fourteen-Year Ferry Program
• Agreement with Community in Motion for non-emergency medical transportation services

Public Meeting Notice

This agenda is a procedural notice adjourning the regular meeting of the Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners to a continuation on Nov. 8, 2023. No substantive decisions or discussion items are listed. The meeting will be held in the Commissioners Meeting Room at the courthouse and via Zoom.

• Meeting adjourned to Nov. 8, 2023, per RCW 42.30.090
• Location: Commissioners Meeting Room, Third Floor, Wahkiakum Courthouse, 64 Main Street, Cathlamet
• Zoom access provided with Meeting ID 880 972 233

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve various fund expenditures and vouchers. The session includes discussions on a Survey Monument Preservation Policy and the Courthouse Exterior Painting Project. Public hearings for the 2024 budget and flood control districts are scheduled for late November and early December.

• Voucher approvals totaling $1,128,040.75 plus multiple transfer batches
• Resolution No. 144-23: $1,610.96 for accumulated annual leave for Justin Ullom
• Resolution No. 145-23: $707.18 for accumulated annual leave for Karen Cole
• Change Order #2 for the Courthouse Exterior Painting Project
• Resolution adopting a Survey Monument Preservation Policy

Public Meeting Notice

This agenda is procedural only: the Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners orders its regular meeting adjourned and continued to a later date. No decisions or discussion items are listed. The continuation will be held in the commissioners' meeting room and via Zoom.

• Adjournment of regular meeting under RCW 42.30.090
• Continuation scheduled in Commissioners Meeting Room, Wahkiakum Courthouse, 64 Main Street, Cathlamet
• Zoom access provided with meeting ID 880 972 233

Public Meeting Notice

This agenda is purely procedural: the Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners has ordered its regular meeting adjourned and continued to a later date. No substantive business items are listed. The meeting will be held in the Commissioners Meeting Room at the Wahkiakum Courthouse and via Zoom.

• Meeting continued to unspecified date in Commissioners Meeting Room, Wahkiakum Courthouse, 64 Main Street, Cathlamet
• Zoom access provided with Meeting ID 880 972 233

Public Meeting Notice

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

• Meeting continued to the Commissioners Meeting Room, Third Floor, Wahkiakum Courthouse, 64 Main Street, Cathlamet
• Remote access via Zoom with Meeting ID 880 972 233

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider several personnel requests, an interlocal road agreement with Lewis County, a fund transfer for solid waste, and other routine items. The agenda also includes a public comment period and a series of budget workshops scheduled over the following days.

• Request to hire District Court Administrator candidate at Step 3
• Request to add one Community Health Advocate and increase Healthy Communities Specialist from 0.8 to 1.0 FTE
• Interlocal Agreement with Lewis County for road work including plowing, chip sealing, patching and striping
• Request to transfer $40,000 from Current Expense to Solid Waste Fund
• Voucher approvals totaling $437,742.63 and a $40,000 transfer batch

Health and Human Services Advisory Board

The board will review the September 21, 2023, meeting minutes and discuss an HHSAB Resolution. Department updates will cover public health, community services, behavioral health, and budget matters.

• Approval of September 21st, 2023 Meeting Minutes
• Discussion of HHSAB Resolution
• Proposed Health Indicators from CHNA Results
• Updates on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
• Budget and Finance updates

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding modifications to court record access. The agenda also includes discussions on flood reduction projects and various union memorandums of understanding.

• Public hearing on amending RCWC 9.-94.020-030 regarding Wahkiakum County Clerk’s court records
• Letters of Intent for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funding for Grays Bay and Deep River projects
• MOU with AFSCME and Masters, Mates & Pilots to increase health insurance benefit caps
• Interlocal Agreement for filing fee surcharges to fund the Courthouse Facilitator Program
• Resolution 139-23 authorizing $21,996.09 from the Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund

Public Meeting Notice

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on October 17, 2023, to consider an ordinance that would modify access to the County Clerk's court records. The ordinance amends RCWC 9.94.020-030 to adjust annual fees for electronic access to superior court documents and prorate fees for partial-year subscriptions. The public may attend or submit written comments before the hearing.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending RCWC 9.94.020-030 regarding clerk's court records access
• Annual fee for electronic access to superior court documents to be collected by County Clerk
• Annual fees prorated in whole months if service starts after February; renewals billed in January
• Ordinance takes effect immediately upon adoption
• Comments accepted until hearing date; contact Chuck Beyer for disability accommodations

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on October 10, 2023, to consider several routine items and new business. Key items include a letter of support for CREST's NOAA grant application for the East Fork Deep River flood reduction and fish passage project, a change order for the courthouse exterior painting, a contract for electric heaters at Johnson Park, and a grant agreement for the Wahkiakum on the Move bus program. The consent agenda includes routine approvals and vouchers totaling over $900,000.

• Letter of support for CREST's NOAA grant for East Fork Deep River flood reduction/fish passage
• Change Order #1 for Courthouse Exterior Painting Project (adds handrails, metal framework, benches)
• Contract with Renaud Electric for installation of 6 electric ductless heaters at Johnson Park
• Consolidated Operating Grant Agreement for Wahkiakum on the Move Bus Program
• Consent agenda includes vouchers totaling $922,790.09 and resolutions for fund expenditures

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 vouchers, and will take up new business such as a proclamation, equipment rental rates, a contract change order, a bid acceptance, a hire request, and an interpreter agreement. A public hearing is noticed for October 17 on an ordinance to modify access to court records.

• Resolution 130-23: $2,379.01 from EMS Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 131-23: $1,385.15 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 132-23: $164.90 from Contingent Liabilities for LEOFF medical claims
• Contract Change Order #1 with Midway Underground for Clinic Retaining Wall Project
• Courthouse Tree Removal Project: bid acceptance and Public Works Contract

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 vouchers, and discuss new business such as a special occasion liquor license for the Appelo Archives Center. They will also review bids for replacing gas heating units with electric ductless units at Johnson Park, and hear reports from Public Works, the Fair Board, and the Department of Natural Resources. The meeting will conclude with a closed session for collective bargaining strategy.

• Special Occasion Liquor License for Appelo Archives Center at Rosburg Hall, Nov 4, 2023
• Bid for replacement of 6 gas heating units to electric ductless at Johnson Park
• Surplus and disposal as scrap of 1968 Ingram Roller, #13
• Repair quote from Patriot Mobile Repairs for Kenworth dump truck engine
• Public Works contract with Hilander Painting LLC and Hilton Painting LLC for courthouse exterior painting

Health and Human Services Advisory Board

The Wahkiakum Health & Human Services Advisory Board will review the preliminary 2024 HHS budget and recent Community Health Assessment survey data. The meeting also includes a presentation from North Mason County Fire Authority Chief Beau Bakken.

• Approval of July 20, 2023, meeting minutes
• Discussion of HHSAB Resolution
• Review of CHA Survey Data Results
• Presentation on preliminary 2024 HHS Budget
• Updates on Mental Health and SUD (Substance Use Disorder)

Public Meeting Notice

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners is adjourning its regular meeting to hold a workshop in Rosburg on September 19, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. This is the second workshop in the Grays Bay-Area Resiliency Workshop Series, hosted by the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership and Sea Grant Washington. The agenda contains no other business items.

• Adjournment of regular meeting to Rosburg Hall, 28 Rosburg Community Hall Road
• Second Grays Bay-Area Resiliency Workshop Series session
• Hosted by Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership and Sea Grant Washington

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on September 19, 2023, to discuss and decide on several items, including new appointments to the Emergency Communications Advisory Board, a courthouse exterior painting project, contract amendments with health organizations, and a request to hire a Deputy III/Collections Officer/Chief Deputy. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with routine approvals and a public comment period.

• Resolution No. 124-23: $10,283.43 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution No. 125-23: $1,013.67 from Inter Local Cooperation Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution No. 126-23: $25,603.86 from Electronic Communication Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Voucher approval totaling $174,704.00
• Contract amendments with Choice Regional Health Network and Molina

Public Meeting Notice

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on September 12, 2023, to consider an application from Columbia Land Trust to reclassify a 24.71-acre parcel from Farm and Ag Land to Open Space Land under RCW 84.34. The parcel is located at 156 Raistakka Road in Rosburg. The hearing will take place at 9:45 a.m. in the Commissioners' Meeting Room, 64 Main Street, Cathlamet, with remote access via Zoom.

• Public hearing on reclassification of parcel PID #5125, 156 Raistakka Road, Rosburg, 24.71 acres, from Farm and Ag Land to Open Space Land
• Application by Columbia Land Trust under RCW 84.34
• Hearing at 9:45 a.m., September 12, 2023, in Commissioners' Meeting Room, 64 Main Street, Cathlamet
• Remote access via Zoom (Meeting ID: 880 972 233, Passcode: Aux4SY) or phone (253-215-8782, Meeting ID: 880 972 233, Passcode: 721021)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider a resolution closing Covered Bridge Road for an event, discuss a jail freezer and door project, hold a public hearing on an open space application, and review a contract for digital records conversion. The agenda includes routine consent items and reports from county departments.

• Resolution to close Covered Bridge County Road on October 7, 2023
• Jail freezer and door project: $14,200 freezer, $4,500 electrical, $16,000 door replacement
• Public hearing on Columbia Land Trust open space application for 24.71 acres at 156 Raistakka Road, Rosburg
• FreeDoc Agreement for digital conversion and scanning training
• Voucher approval of $70,164.18 and resolution for $2,129.13 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on September 5, 2023, to consider several new business items, including a letter of support for the PUD's water source development funding request on Puget Island, two memorandums of understanding with the AFSCME union regarding holidays and deputy realignment, and a state 911 proclamation. The board will also hear from the Sheriff's Office about a grant agreement with Clark Regional Emergency Services for emergency management and cybersecurity, and from Health & Human Services on a Recovery Month proclamation, a door replacement project at the Hope Center, and a request to overlap public health nurse positions for training. The agenda includes a consent agenda with routine items, public comment, and commissioner reports.

• Letter of support for PUD's water source development funding request on Puget Island
• Memorandum of Understanding with AFSCME regarding holidays
• Memorandum of Understanding with AFSCME regarding deputy realignment
• Grant Agreement with Clark Regional Emergency Services for Emergency Management and Cyber Security
• Resolution proclaiming September as Recovery Month in Wahkiakum County

The Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution declaring Juneteenth a county holiday and approved a new 2023 wage table and pay realignment for Sheriff's deputies and patrol sergeants. Other actions included approving a $120,000 cybersecurity grant and funding for various reserve funds.

• Adopted Resolution No. 120-23 declaring Juneteenth a county holiday (Unanimous)
• Approved AFSCME MOU for Sheriff's Deputy and Patrol Sergeant pay realignment and 2023 Wage Table (Unanimous)
• Approved $120,000 Grant Agreement #£22-125 with Clark Regional Emergency Services for emergency management and cybersecurity (Unanimous)
• Approved letter supporting Wahkiakum PUD funding for Puget Island water source development (Unanimous)
• Approved $967,833.67 in vouchers and two transfer batches totaling $246,741.00 (Unanimous)
• Authorized reserve fund expenditures: EMS ($7,011.38), County Properties ($3,516.87), Electronic Communications ($116,347.87), and Contingent Liabilities ($164.90 and $7,658.31) (Unanimous)
• Approved use of Small Works Process for ADA door replacement at the Hope Center (Unanimous)
• Approved one-month overlap of Public Health Nurse positions for training (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners will consider creating a county Information Technology Department, hear updates from the Conservation District, and discuss contracts for a clinic retaining wall and solid waste drop box maintenance. The agenda also includes routine consent items, a public hearing notice for a land reclassification, and several department requests.

• Resolution to create Wahkiakum County Information Technology Department
• Public hearing Sept. 12 on Columbia Land Trust reclassification of parcel PID#5125, 156 Raistakka Road, Rosburg, from Farm and Ag to Open Space
• Small works contract for replacement of retaining wall at clinic building
• Agreement with Peninsula Sanitation Services for KM Solid Waste Drop Box Facility maintenance and transport
• Consent agenda includes expenditures: $3,182.31 (annual leave), $5,000 (EMS), $5,118.10 (county properties), $350.97 (medical claims), $13,500 (electronic communications), and vouchers totaling $122,586.76

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the creation of the Wahkiakum County Information Technology Department. They also authorized multiple fund expenditures, a new staff position for Community Outreach, and contracts for a retaining wall and waste transport.

• Adopted Resolution No. 114-23 creating the Information Technology Department (Unanimous)
• Approved Small Works Contract with Midway Underground for clinic building retaining wall (Unanimous)
• Approved Public Works Agreement with Peninsula Sanitation Services for KM solid waste boxes (Unanimous)
• Approved adding one additional FTE Community Outreach Specialist position (Unanimous)
• Approved grant contract for purchase of two new buses with $40,000 match (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,500 purchase of a copier for the Assessor’s Office (Unanimous)
• Approved one-month employee overlap for training in the Clerk’s Office at max cost of $5,468 (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $122,586.76 in vouchers and four reserve fund expenditures (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve the consent agenda, hear public comment, and consider new business items including liquor and marijuana license renewals and a letter of support for a PUD grant application. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, fund expenditures, and vouchers totaling over $1 million.

• Liquor license renewals for Dollar General Store (4 N. Jacobson Road, Cathlamet) and Skamokawa Resort (1391 W. State Route 4)
• Marijuana producer license renewal for Royal Highness (490 SR-409, Cathlamet) and retailer renewal for Cathlamet Cannabis Company (295 SR-4)
• Letter of support for PUD grant application for feasibility study of consolidating Puget Island water system with Town of Cathlamet water system
• Consent agenda includes Resolution 107-23 ($2,359.93 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund) and Resolution 108-23 ($17,724.91 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund)
• Voucher approval totaling $1,026,314.24

The Board approved a letter of support for a PUD and Town of Cathlamet grant application to study water system consolidation. The Board also approved several liquor and marijuana license renewals and authorized over $1 million in vouchers.

• Approved $1,026,314.24 in vouchers
• Approved Resolution No. 107-23 for $2,359.93 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Approved Resolution No. 108-23 for $17,724.91 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• No objection to liquor license renewal for Dollar General Store #20842 (unanimous)
• No objection to liquor license renewal for Skamokawa Resort (unanimous)
• No objection to cannabis producer license renewal for Royal Highness (2-1)
• No objection to marijuana retailer license renewal for Cathlamet Cannabis Company (2-1)
• Approved letter of support for PUD and Town of Cathlamet water system consolidation study grant (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider routine consent agenda items, including fund expenditures and vouchers, and discuss new business such as building permits, a public assistance grant, and several contracts. The meeting also includes a work session on creating an IT department and revising the IT Manager position.

• Resolution 105-23: $15,285.21 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 106-23: $1,631.80 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Voucher approvals totaling $135,840.14 plus transfer batches
• Shoreline permit for dock construction at 56 Miller Point Road, Rosburg
• Contracts for solid waste enforcement, community outreach, and mental health services

The Board of County Commissioners created an independent IT Department reporting directly to the commissioners and approved a salary realignment for the new IT Director position. Other actions included approving a clinic retaining wall project and several service contracts.

• Established independent IT Department reporting to Commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved IT Director job description and salary realignment (unanimous)
• Approved $69,750 quote from Midway Underground for clinic retaining wall and driveway (unanimous)
• Approved Bjork Dock Shoreline Permit for 56 Miller Point Road (unanimous)
• Approved Public Assistance Grant #D23-212 with WA State Military Department (unanimous)
• Approved Department of Ecology contract for Solid Waste Enforcement (unanimous)
• Approved Workforce Southwest Washington reimbursement contract (unanimous)
• Approved Molina Amendment to the Provider Services Agreement for mental health services (unanimous)

Noxious Weed Control Board

The Wahkiakum County Noxious Weed Control Board is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes, discuss the 2023 Cost Share Program, consider absentee and bi laws, review an informational letter, and open aquatic bids for Welcome Slough. The board will also receive the manager's report and approve vouchers.

• Approval of April 5 and June 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2023 Cost Share Program
• Absentee and Bi Laws for WCNWB
• Aquatic bids for Welcome Slough
• Approval of vouchers

The board approved a proposal for the treatment of Welcome Slough and authorized an additional $2,000 from the current budget for chemical inventory. Vouchers totaling $6,066.59 were approved. The board also decided to maintain existing cost share perimeters.

• Approved proposal for Welcome Slough treatment (3-0)
• Approved use of up to $2,000 more from current budget for chemical inventory (3-0)
• Approved vouchers in the amount of $6,066.59 (3-0)
• Approved April 3 and June 5 meeting minutes with amendments (3-0)
• Decided to leave cost share perimeters as is
• Decided to leave informational letter and action discretion to the Manager

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on August 1, 2023, to consider several routine and operational items. These include approving consent agenda expenditures, a special occasion liquor license for the county fair, a contract renewal for IT services, and potential staffing changes in Health & Human Services. The board will also enter a closed session to discuss collective bargaining strategy.

• Special Occasion Liquor License for Wahkiakum County Fair, Sept 1-3, at 16 Fairgrounds Road, Skamokawa
• Consent agenda includes $5,379.01 from EMS fund, $634.94 from County Properties fund, $164.90 for LEOFF medical claims, $84.95 for Electronic Communications fund, and $94,844.26 in vouchers
• Renewal contract with More Power Technology Group for IT services
• Camera upgrade for Puget Island ferry landing and engine rebuild for County Road Dump Truck
• Update Community Outreach Specialist position, request to hire concurrently and add an additional FTE

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding with AFSCME for salary step increases and a revised 2023 salary table. They also authorized several expenditures for public works repairs and IT services. The Board approved updating the Community Outreach Specialist position to allow concurrent hiring for training.

• Adopted MOU with AFSCME for step advancements and revised 2023 salary table (Unanimous)
• Approved 3-year More Aware Premium Agreement with More Power Technology Group (Unanimous)
• Approved $3,967.71 Day Wireless Systems quote for Puget Island Ferry Landing camera upgrade (Unanimous)
• Approved $12,490.35 Patriot Mobile Repair, LLC quote for Kenworth Dump Truck #16 engine rebuild (Unanimous)
• Approved updating Community Outreach Specialist position to hire concurrently for training (Unanimous)
• No objections to Wahkiakum County Fair Special Occasion Liquor License application (Unanimous)
• Approved $94,844.26 in vouchers (Unanimous)
• Authorized expenditures from reserve funds totaling $6,163.89 via Resolutions 101-23 through 104-23 (Unanimous)

Wahkiakum County Planning Commission

The Wahkiakum County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and meeting on July 27, 2023, to consider two open space applications from Columbia Land Trust and a shoreline conditional use permit for a floating dock on Deep River. The commission will also approve the agenda and prior meeting minutes. Public comment is invited.

• Open space applications for 342.11 acres near Fossil Creek Road and 24.71 acres at 156 Raistakka Road
• Bjork Dock shoreline permit for a 6x30-foot floating dock and 6x6-foot landing at River Mile 2 in Deep River
• SEPA environmental checklist for Bjork Dock includes mitigation for threatened salmon and steelhead
• Public hearing notice for July 27, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in Wahkiakum County Courthouse

The commission approved a shoreline permit for the Bjork Dock and an open space application for the Columbia Land Trust. One other open space application was withdrawn prior to the meeting.

• Approved Open Space Application for Columbia Land Trust PID #5125 (unanimous)
• Approved Bjork Dock Shoreline Permit (unanimous)
• Withdrawn: Open Space Application for Columbia Land Trust PID #’s 6173, 5491, 7962 & 7963

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve routine consent agenda items, including vouchers and reserve fund expenditures, and discuss new business such as a deed reconveyance, an appointment to the Real Property Rights Advisory Board, and a liquor license application for Cathlamet Mini Mart. The board will also hear from the Auditor's Office, Public Works, and Health & Human Services, including proposals for new public health positions, a homeless grant contract, and several funding agreements.

• Consent agenda includes vouchers totaling $167,020.44 and transfer batches totaling $155,619.00
• Liquor license application for Cathlamet Mini Mart, 301 E. SR-4, Cathlamet (Aliya & Sahij LLC)
• Revision of Public Health Nurse I and II, creation of Public Health Nurse III and temporary part-time position
• Creation of HHS Local Emergency Response Coordinator position
• Consolidated Homeless Grant Contract for homelessness crisis response systems

The Board approved the creation of a Local Emergency Response Coordinator position and updated Public Health Nurse roles. They also authorized several state contracts for homelessness and prevention services and approved electrical work for the Elochoman Campus.

• Approved creation of full-time Local Emergency Response Coordinator (unanimous)
• Approved Public Health Nurse position updates and one FTE hire (unanimous)
• Approved creation and hiring of one part-time temporary Public Health Nurse II (unanimous)
• Approved $466,685.00 homelessness crisis response contract with WA Dept of Commerce (unanimous)
• Approved prevention services contract with WA Health Care Authority for up to $930,000.00 (unanimous)
• Approved $32,326.55 Rawhide Electric estimate for Elochoman Campus (unanimous)
• Appointed Jason Will to Real Property Rights Advisory Board through Dec 31, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved engagement letter with TDJ CPA for 2022 annual report (unanimous)

Health and Human Services Advisory Board

The board will meet to approve the June 15, 2023, meeting minutes. The agenda includes updates from Public Health, Community Services, CHA/CHIP, and Behavioral Health managers.

• Approval of June 15th, 2023 Meeting Minutes
• Public Health department update
• Community Services Manager update
• CHA/CHIP update
• Behavioral Health Manager update regarding Mental Health and SUD

The board approved the minutes from the June 15, 2023, meeting. Staff provided updates on public health staffing, transit funding for four new buses, and the conclusion of the Community Health Needs Assessment. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved June 15, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider several items, including a request to draft an ordinance prohibiting unlicensed vehicles in county rights-of-way, a shoreline permit for a research project, and routine consent agenda items. The meeting will also include a public comment period and commissioner reports.

• Request to draft ordinance prohibiting parking of unlicensed vehicles within county right-of-way and within 10 feet of traveled lane
• Shoreline permit for Mike Clark – Pound Net / Alternative Fishing Gear Research for WA Department of Fish & Wildlife and Recreation and Conservation Office
• Consent agenda: Resolution No. 96-13 authorizing $4,414.99 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Consent agenda: Resolution No. 97-13 authorizing $17,324.62 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Voucher approval of $162,941.27

The Board approved a shoreline permit for alternative fishing gear research and authorized a temporary ferry service closure for ramp repairs. They also appointed a new member to the Planning Commission and approved a state grant for solid waste management.

• Appointed Ruby Wargnier to the Planning Commission through December 31, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved drafting an ordinance to prohibit parking unlicensed vehicles in the right-of-way (Unanimous)
• Authorized ferry service shutdown July 26 at 9:00 a.m. through July 27 at 5:00 p.m. for ramp repairs (Unanimous)
• Approved Grant Agreement No. SWMLSWFA-2023-WaCoPW-00181 for solid waste management (Unanimous)
• Approved Shoreline Permit for Mike Clark regarding alternative fishing gear research (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Resolution No. 96-13 for $4,414.99 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 97-13 for $17,324.62 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved vouchers totaling $162,941.27 (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on July 11, 2023, to consider several new business items, including an opiate fund interlocal agreement, a ferry deficit agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation, and bid acceptance for exercise equipment. The board will also review a work session on the Johnson Park budget request and receive updates from the Fair Board. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as minutes, a resolution for electronic communications fund expenditures, and voucher approvals.

• Opiate Fund Interlocal Agreement with Prosecuting Attorney
• Ferry Deficit Agreement with Washington State Department of Transportation
• Bid acceptance for Exercise Equipment
• Work Session – Johnson Park Budget Request
• Consent agenda includes Resolution No. 95-23 for $119.98 and voucher approval of $878,451.86

The Board approved an agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation to increase state contributions for ferry operations. They also established an Interlocal agreement for an opioid abatement council and approved a bid for exercise equipment. The Board reached a consensus to provide financial support to Johnson Park.

• Approved Interlocal agreement for opioid Abatement Council Independent Subcommittee (Unanimous)
• Approved Regional Agreement of the Cascade Pacific Action Alliance Region Participating Governments (Unanimous)
• Approved Ferry Deficit Agreement GCB 3500 Amendment No. 2 increasing state contribution to $63,583.00 monthly (Unanimous)
• Approved $15,738.00 bid from Promaxima for exercise equipment (Unanimous)
• Approved $878,451.86 in vouchers (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 95-23 to spend $119.98 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund (Unanimous)
• Consensus to absorb $5,700 in insurance costs and transfer $7,500 to Johnson Park

Public Meeting Notice

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to receive a presentation and update on elk hoof disease research from Dr. Margaret A. Wild of Washington State University. Representatives from the Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife will also be present. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Dr. Margaret A. Wild on elk hoof disease research
• Update from Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife representatives

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on July 5, 2023, to consider routine consent agenda items, including fund expenditures and vouchers, and to discuss new business from the Sheriff's Office and Health & Human Services. The board will also hear public comment and review commissioner calendars.

• Resolution 92-23: $5,379.01 from EMS Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 93-23: $5,315.59 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 94-23: $164.90 for LEOFF medical claims
• Sheriff's request to hire Corrections 1 candidate at Step 3
• Annual 911 contract with Washington State Military Department

The Board of County Commissioners approved a basic service operating contract for 911 services and authorized several reserve fund expenditures. The board also approved a new hire for the Sheriff's Office and a reimbursement agreement with United Healthcare of Washington, Inc.

• Approved 911 SECO County Basic Service Operating Contract SFY 2024 for $557,475.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring a Corrections 1 candidate at Class 6, Step 3 (Unanimous)
• Approved United Healthcare of Washington, Inc. Group Participant Reimbursement of $13,643.52 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 92-23 for EMS Cumulative Reserve Fund expenditure of $5,379.01 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 93-23 for County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund expenditure of $5,315.59 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 94-23 for Contingent Liabilities Cumulative Reserve Fund expenditure of $164.90 (Unanimous)
• Approved vouchers totaling $131,938.00 (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on June 27, 2023, to consider several routine items and new business. They will accept resignations from three Planning Commission members, approve an interagency reimbursement agreement with the state courts, and discuss a contract amendment for employee benefits. The board will also hear reports from county departments, including a public hearing notice for transportation programs and a janitorial bid.

• Accept resignations from Planning Commission members Gene Healy, Mary Hogue, and Jill Semlick, creating vacancies in Districts 1 and 3
• Interagency Reimbursement Agreement with Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts for Blake Decision funding
• Contract Amendment - Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB) Employer Agreement
• Notice of Public Hearing on amended Annual Construction Program and Six-year Transportation Improvement Program
• Janitorial Service – Bid acceptance and contract

The Board approved a janitorial service contract with Dust N Shine, LLC and the creation of new Health and Human Services communications positions. They also accepted three resignations from the Planning Commission and approved the purchase of the McKinley property by the Department of Natural Resources.

• Approved $61,230.72 annual janitorial contract with Dust N Shine, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved creation of new HHS Communications positions and hiring of one FTE (Unanimous)
• Approved Department of Natural Resources purchase of the McKinley property (Unanimous)
• Accepted resignations of Gene Healy, Mary Hogue, and Jill Semlick from Planning Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved $171,939.57 in vouchers (Unanimous)
• Approved expenditure of $40,910.02 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved expenditure of $5,332.34 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved expenditure of $1,249.92 from Inter Local Cooperation Cumulative Reserve Fund (Unanimous)

Wahkiakum County Planning Commission

The Wahkiakum County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on the Clark Pound Net Application, a proposal for a commercial pound net in the Lower Columbia River near Cathlamet. The application was previously discussed on May 25, 2023, but voting was postponed until the comment period ended. The commission will also approve the agenda and minutes from the prior meeting.

• Public hearing and vote on Clark Pound Net Application for a 1-acre submerged site in Cathlamet Channel
• Proposal includes 46 untreated pilings, pile driving in Nov/Dec 2023 or 2024, and operations June-Nov 2024-28
• Applicant: Mike Clark, 27 Howard Rd., Cathlamet, WA
• Project supported by WDFW and RCO for alternative fishing gear research
• Approval of May 25, 2023, meeting minutes

The Wahkiakum County Planning Commission unanimously approved the Clark Pound Net application. Two members of the public spoke in support of the application, citing employment opportunities.

• Approved Clark Pound Net application (unanimous)
• Approved June 22, 2023 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 25, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

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 including appointments and liquor license renewals. They will also open bids for janitorial services and hold a workshop on county growth and development.

• Bid opening for janitorial services
• Appointment to Workforce Southwest Washington Board
• Liquor license renewal for Duffy's Irish Pub, 3779 West State Route 4, Grays River
• Special occasion liquor license for Wahkiakum County Fair, July 14, 2023, Fairgrounds, 16 Fairgrounds Road, Skamokawa
• Workshop on county growth and development

The Board approved three electrical projects at the fairgrounds to be performed by Renaud Electric. They also appointed a representative to the Workforce Southwest Washington Board and approved several fund expenditures.

• Approved $2,535.00 plus tax for fairgrounds main breaker (Unanimous)
• Approved $4,069.00 plus tax for fairgrounds park electrical meter (Unanimous)
• Approved $6,045.00 plus tax for goat barn electrical service (Unanimous)
• Appointed Bill Sauters, Jr. to Workforce Southwest Washington Board (Unanimous)
• Approved $175,215.44 in vouchers (Unanimous)
• Approved $30.28 expenditure from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved $99.99 expenditure from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved Allgood Communications Business Associate Agreement (Unanimous)

Health and Human Services Advisory Board

The board will review the May 18th, 2023 meeting minutes and hear from guest speaker Minette Smith. Department updates will be provided regarding Public Health, Community Services, CHA/CHIP, and Behavioral Health.

• Approval of May 18th, 2023 Meeting Minutes
• Presentation by Minette Smith, Coalition Coordinator for HHS
• Public Health department update
• Community Services department update
• Behavioral Health updates regarding Mental Health and SUD

The board met to receive updates from various health and human services departments. The minutes record the approval of the May 18th, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Approved May 18th, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider routine consent agenda items, including fund expenditures and vouchers, and discuss new business such as liquor license renewals, a letter of support for PUD infrastructure projects, and a Port District grant application. The board will also hear from the Sheriff's Office, Public Works, and Building & Planning on contracts and a new road petition.

• Resolution 84-23: $470.04 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 85-23: $14,215.03 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Liquor license renewal for RDR, LLC dba The O, 8 Fairgrounds Rd., Skamokawa
• Special occasion liquor license for Finnish American Folk Festival, June 24, 2023, Rosburg Hall
• New Road Petition: Wages Way / west of Elochoman Valley Road

The Board of County Commissioners approved several service contracts, including courthouse landscaping and recycle bin hauling. They also provided a funding match for a park pathway project and approved a new road name. Several liquor license renewals and a state corrections contract were also authorized.

• Approved courthouse landscaping upgrade contract with Forrest Mora Landscaping not to exceed $134,426.60 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023-2025 recycle bin hauling contract with Stanley Sanitary Services for $46,329.66 (Unanimous)
• Approved 50% match for Port District No. 1 walkway project, not to exceed $3,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved New Road Petition for the name Wages Way (Unanimous)
• Approved renewal contract with Washington State Department of Corrections (Unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Wahkiakum PUD infrastructure projects (Unanimous)
• No objection to liquor license renewal for RDR, LLC (The '0') (Unanimous)
• No objection to special occasion liquor license for Finnish American Folk Festival of Naselle (Unanimous)

Public Meeting Notice

The Wahkiakum County Noxious Weed Board is holding a special meeting on June 8, 2023, at 6 PM. The only substantive item on the agenda is the approval of vouchers, which are typically payments or claims. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no other decisions or discussions listed.

• Approve Vouchers

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve routine consent agenda items, including several resolutions authorizing expenditures from cumulative reserve funds and a large voucher approval. They will also discuss new business such as a courthouse landscaping project, janitorial services bids, a postage machine purchase, and agreements with state agencies. A sealed bid opening for recycle bin hauling is scheduled.

• Resolution 80-23: $9,129.01 from EMS Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 81-23: $26,702.68 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 82-23: $164.90 for LEOFF medical claims
• Resolution 83-23: $1,305.29 from Electronic Communications Fund
• Voucher approval totaling $967,670.87

The Board of County Commissioners approved a landscaping contract for the courthouse and authorized several fund expenditures via the consent agenda. They also approved a new postage machine and signed multiple agreements with state health and human services departments.

• Approved courthouse landscaping quote from Forrest Mora Landscaping not to exceed $134,426.60 (Unanimous)
• Approved call for bids for janitorial services (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Pitney Bowes postage machine for approximately $3,577 (Unanimous)
• Approved MOU for Foster Youth to Independence Initiative (Unanimous)
• Approved Program Agreement Amendment #2163-23641, 02 with WA State Dept. of Social & Health Services (Unanimous)
• Approved General Terms and Conditions Contract #2383-48520 with WA State Dept. of Social & Health Services (Unanimous)
• Approved $967,670.87 in vouchers (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolutions 80-23, 81-23, 82-23, and 83-23 for various reserve fund expenditures (Unanimous)

Wahkiakum County Planning Commission

The Wahkiakum County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 25, 2023, to discuss and potentially decide on the Clark Pound Net Application, a proposal for a commercial pound net fishery in the Lower Columbia River. The agenda also includes discussions on required training certification and election of a new chairperson. The meeting will be held in person and via Zoom.

• Public hearing on Clark Pound Net Application for a 1-acre submerged site in the Lower Columbia River near Cathlamet
• Discussion of required training certification for commissioners
• Election of new chairperson
• Approval of March 23, 2023 meeting minutes

The commission elected a new chairperson for a one-year term. No action was taken on the Clark Pound Net application because the public comment period had not yet ended.

• Elected Scott Anderson as Chairperson for a 1-year term (unanimous)
• Approved March 23, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Tabled vote on Clark Pound Net application pending end of comment period

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners will consider several routine consent items, including fund expenditures and vouchers, and discuss new business such as an amendment to the juvenile detention agreement with Cowlitz County, the sheriff's office relocation project final billing, and public works items. The meeting also includes a work session on the courthouse HVAC system and a session with a representative from Senator Patty Murray's office.

• Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for Detention of Wahkiakum County Juveniles in Cowlitz County Juvenile Detention Facility
• Sheriff's Office Relocation Project – final billing and budget adjustment of $2,649.30
• Call for bids for recycle bin hauling
• Resolution to adopt the Capital Improvement Plan Project List for 2023-2024
• Consent agenda includes resolutions for fund expenditures totaling $15,078.29 and voucher approval of $117,371.49

The Board approved the 2023-2024 Capital Improvement Project List and authorized a call for bids for recycle bin hauling. They also approved a juvenile detention agreement amendment and final billing for the Sheriff's Office relocation project.

• Adopted Resolution No. 79-23 Capital Improvement Project List for 2023-2024 (Unanimous)
• Authorized call for bids for recycle bin hauling (Unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 3 for Cowlitz County juvenile detention services at $152 per day per juvenile (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,649.30 from Capital Improvement Fund for Sheriff's Office remodel final billing (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 76-23 for $242.54 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 77-23 for $1,086.98 from Inter Local Cooperation Cumulative Reserve Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 78-23 for $13,748.77 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved vouchers totaling $117,371.49 (Unanimous)

Health and Human Services Advisory Board

The board will review the April 20, 2023, meeting minutes and hold a discussion regarding COVID-19. Department updates will be provided by Public Health, Community Services, CHA/CHIP, and Behavioral Health.

• Approval of April 20th, 2023 Meeting Minutes
• COVID-19 discussion
• Public Health update
• Community Services update
• Behavioral Health update regarding Mental Health and SUD

The Board decided to integrate COVID-19 updates into general Public Health discussions rather than maintaining it as a separate category. The board also approved the meeting minutes from April 20, 2023.

• Approved April 20, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to move COVID-19 updates into Public Health discussion category

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners approved a construction contract for the Elochoman campus and a letter of support for electric vehicle charging stations. The Board also agreed to hold a future work session regarding county development and unpermitted construction.

• Approved $87,936.30 bid from Conframe Construction LLC for two outbuildings and a gravel gazebo pad (Unanimous)
• Approved letter supporting Energy Northwest’s EV charging stations project for Hwy 101 and SR-4 (Unanimous)
• Approved expenditure of $8,850.22 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved expenditure of $262.07 from Criminal Justice Cumulative Reserve Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved expenditure of $99.99 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved vouchers totaling $197,307.04 (Unanimous)
• Agreed to hold a work session on development, short platting, and unpermitted construction

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a work session on Shoreline Master Program administration. The board will also consider a consent agenda including routine fund expenditures and voucher approvals, and receive a Fair Board update.

• Work session on Shoreline Master Program administration
• Resolution 70-23: $834.56 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 71-23: $2,219.75 from Criminal Justice Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 72-23: $2,931.76 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Voucher approvals totaling $810,645.33 plus $3,000 transfer batch

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included several fund expenditures and voucher payments. The board also approved the meeting agenda and noted the upcoming Memorial Day holiday closure.

• Approved voucher payments totaling $810,645.33 (Unanimous)
• Approved transfer batch vouchers of $3,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 70-23 for $834.56 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 71-23 for $2,219.75 from Criminal Justice Cumulative Reserve Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 72-23 for $2,931.76 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved verified claims by Commissioner Lee Tischer for $235.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved May 2, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider several routine items, including appointments, road closures for an event, and various contracts. The board will also review consent agenda items such as fund expenditures and vouchers, and hear reports from county departments.

• Appointment to the Planning Commission
• Resolution to close Steamboat Slough Road and Brooks Slough Road for the Great White Tail Run on May 20
• Marine Resources contract amendment with Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
• Amendment to Professional Engineering Services Contract with Exceltech for East Valley Road and SR-4 Intersection improvements
• Contract with FreeDoc for digital archive software and implementation

The Board approved several fund expenditures, a $26,780 contract for digital archive software, and the appointment of Donna Beaupre to the Planning Commission. They also authorized the temporary closure of two roads for a community event and processed various contract amendments.

• Appointed Donna Beaupre to the Planning Commission through Dec 31, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved $26,780 contract with FreeDoc for digital archive software (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 69-23 to close Steamboat Slough and Brooks Slough Roads on May 20 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 68-23 to cancel outstanding claim warrants of $2,508.04 (Unanimous)
• Approved $81,183.38 in vouchers and various reserve fund expenditures (Unanimous)
• Approved returning $5,762.97 in unused funding to WA Dept of Fish & Wildlife (Unanimous)
• Approved de-obligating $18,799.00 from Consolidated Homeless Grant Contract (Unanimous)
• Proclaimed May as Mental Health Awareness Month (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve routine payments and consider several new business items, including bids for electrical work and a walking path, a contract for the fairground horse barn, and agreements for ferry funding and bridge design. They will also hold workshops on shoreline program administration and proposed pay increases for fair staff.

• Resolution 58-23: $3,000 payment to Wahkiakum County Historical Society
• Resolution 59-23: $3,000 payment to Town of Cathlamet for Blanche Bradley Memorial Library
• Resolution 60-23: $3,000 payment to Wahkiakum Animal Advocates Group
• Agreement with WSDOT for ferry funding during Lewis & Clark Bridge closure
• Contract for design services for Wilson Creek Bridge on East Valley Road

The Board of County Commissioners approved several infrastructure and facility bids, including electrical work at the Hope Center Annex and a concrete project for the fairgrounds. The Board also authorized the Treasurer to apply for a county credit card and approved funding for local historical and library obligations.

• Approved $3,000 payments each to Wahkiakum County Historical Society, Town of Cathlamet (Blanche Bradley Memorial Library), and Wahkiakum Animal Advocates Group
• Approved Treasurer Tammy Peterson to apply for a county credit card with a limit up to $25,000
• Approved $7,485.25 bid from Rawhide Electric Services for Hope Center Annex electrical work
• Approved bid from Forrest Mora Landscaping for HHS Elochoman Campus paths and tree removal
• Approved Public Works Contract with BTN Homes, LLC for fairgrounds horse barn concrete project
• Approved WSDOT agreement for ferry funding during the SR-433 bridge closure
• Approved design services agreement with DOWL for Wilson Creek Bridge on East Valley Road
• Approved use of Small Works Roster for courthouse landscape project proposals

Health and Human Services Advisory Board

The board will review legislative materials and approve minutes from February and March 2023 meetings. The agenda includes a discussion on COVID-19 and updates from various department managers.

• Approval of February 16, 2023, and March 16, 2023, meeting minutes
• Review of current legislative material
• Discussion regarding COVID-19
• Public Health department update
• Behavioral Health updates regarding Mental Health and SUD

The Health and Human Services Advisory Board approved previous meeting minutes. The board received updates on COVID-19 vaccine availability, the launch of a local Community Health Needs Questionnaire, and various facility bids. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved meeting minutes for February 16, 2023, and March 16, 2023 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve routine expenditures, hear public comment, and receive updates from county departments. Key actions include opening bids for electrical upgrades at the Hope Center annex and construction of a break room, gym building, and gravel pad for a gazebo. The board will also consider a landscape maintenance contract with Elochoman Valley Partners, LLC and a release of grant funds for the Shoreline Master Program Update.

• Bid opening for HHS electrical upgrades for the Annex at the Hope Center
• Bid opening for HHS break room building, gym building, and gravel pad for gazebo
• Landscape Maintenance Contract with Elochoman Valley Partners, LLC
• Resolution 56-23: $5,452.49 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 57-23: $14,028.45 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund

The Board approved a 2023 landscape maintenance contract with Elochoman Valley Partners, LLC. Commissioners also voted to close a Department of Ecology grant for the Shoreline Master Program update to release remaining funds. Several bids for electrical and construction projects were opened.

• Approved 2023 Landscape Maintenance contract with Elochoman Valley Partners, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved close-out of Department of Ecology Grant Agreement No. SEASMP-2123-WaCoPW-00185 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 56-23 for $5,452.49 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 57-23 for $14,028.45 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved vouchers totaling $178,432.79 (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on April 11, 2023, to consider routine consent agenda items, including fund expenditures and voucher approvals, and to discuss new business such as contracts for roadside mowing, landscape maintenance, jail inmate communications, and an emergency management grant. The board will also open bids for exercise equipment and walking paths/tree removal, and hold a workshop on procurement policies.

• Resolution 53-23: $9,000 from EMS Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 54-23: $1,577.04 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 55-23: $10,977.16 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Voucher approval: $885,182.09
• Bid opening for HHS exercise equipment and walking paths/tree removal

The Board of County Commissioners approved contracts for roadside mowing, landscape maintenance, and jail inmate communications. They also accepted a state grant for emergency management and approved CPA services for the 2022 annual report.

• Approved 2023 Roadside Mowing contract with Bush Whackers, LLC (Unanimous)
• Accepted Elochoman Valley Partners, LLC bid for Landscape Maintenance (Unanimous)
• Approved Inmate Communications Agreement with Crown Correctional Telephone (Unanimous)
• Accepted $31,866 Emergency Management Preparedness Grant from WA State Military Department (Unanimous)
• Approved Engagement Letter with TDJ CPA, Inc. for 2022 annual report (Unanimous)
• Approved $9,000 expenditure from EMS Cumulative Reserve Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,577.04 expenditure from County properties Cumulative Reserve Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved $10,977.16 expenditure from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on April 4, 2023, to consider routine consent agenda items, hear public comment, and take up new business including a fair housing proclamation, a special assessment for public land counties, and a shoreline master program update. The board will also open sealed bids for landscape maintenance and an inmate communications system, and hear requests from county departments and the fair board.

• Resolution 49-23: $2,379.01 from EMS Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 50-23: $164.90 for LEOFF medical claims
• Resolution 51-23: $2,499.85 from Inter Local Cooperation Fund
• Resolution 52-23: $119.98 from Electronic Communications Fund
• Sealed bid opening: Landscape Maintenance and Inmate Communications System

The Board of County Commissioners approved several funding requests for the fairgrounds and the Superior Court. They also authorized a shoreline permit change of use and designated the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce as the Associate Development Organization for 2023-2025.

• Designated Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce as Associate Development Organization for 2023-2025 (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,441.54 from County Properties Fund for fairgrounds park electrical installation (Unanimous)
• Approved $8,264.80 from County Properties Fund for horse barn concrete project (Unanimous)
• Approved increase of Superior Court part-time hours from 20 to 60 per month, costing $8,200 annually (Unanimous)
• Approved change of use shoreline permit for Peterson Alternative Fishing Gear from research to commercial (Unanimous)
• Authorized submission of Shoreline Master Program Public Comment Summary to Dept. of Ecology (Unanimous)
• Declined $1,000 voluntary assessment for National Center for Public Land Counties (Consensus)
• Approved $42,192.28 in vouchers and four reserve fund expenditures totaling $6,078.84 (Unanimous)

Noxious Weed Control Board

The Wahkiakum County Noxious Weed Control Board will meet to approve minutes from January 3, 2023, and take public and board member comments. Under new business, the board will discuss meeting frequency, adopt the 2023 County Weed List, review the 2023 Cost Share Program, and consider aquatic bids for 2023. The manager's written report will be submitted with the minutes, and vouchers will be approved. The next meeting is scheduled for July 3, 2023.

• Approval of Jan. 3, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of board meeting frequency
• Adoption of 2023 County Weed List
• Review of 2023 Cost Share Program
• Consideration of 2023 aquatic bids

The Board approved a contract with Woodland Resources, Inc. for aquatic bids and set a $2,000 budget for the 2023 Cost Share Program. The board also updated the County Weed List and changed its meeting frequency to bi-monthly.

• Approved January 3, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Changed board meeting frequency to bi-monthly (2-1)
• Added horse tail species as a Class C weed (3-0)
• Approved $2,000 budget for Cost Share Program with $300 maximum (3-0)
• Accepted Woodland Resources, Inc. proposal for aquatic bids (3-0)
• Approved vouchers totaling $2,726.55 (3-0)
• Tabled discussion on property owner penalty letters and legality

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners approved a contract for roadside mowing and appointed two members to the Planning Commission. They also authorized several bid processes for county facility upgrades and the inmate communications system. Additionally, the Board distributed PUD Privilege Tax funds and appointed a representative for the Opioid Action Council.

• Approved $66,089.36 roadside mowing bid from Bush Whackers, LLC (Unanimous)
• Appointed Stacey Lane to Planning Commission District No. 1 through Dec 31, 2025 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Patrick Doumit to Planning Commission District No. 2 through Dec 31, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved distribution of $55,651.34 PUD Privilege Tax to Town of Cathlamet and Current Expense Fund (Unanimous)
• Authorized bid process for Sheriff’s Office inmate communication system upgrade (Unanimous)
• Approved bid process for Hope Center Annex electrical work (Unanimous)
• Approved bid process for Elochoman Campus walking paths and tree removal (Unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Strong as county representative for the Opioid Action Council (Unanimous)

Wahkiakum County Planning Commission

The Wahkiakum County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Jon Blair Peterson's application to replace 35 rotted pilings and add 7 new ones to convert an existing research structure into a commercial fishery use in Cathlamet Channel. The commission will also discuss required training certification and elect a new chairperson. A Determination of Non-Significance has been issued for the project, with comments due by March 29, 2023.

• Public hearing on Peterson Alternative Fishing Gear Change of Use (permit #2023-2003)
• Replace 35 rotted pilings and drive 7 new untreated pilings in Cathlamet Channel
• Determination of Non-Significance issued March 9, 2023; comments due March 29, 2023
• Discussion of required training certification
• Election of new chairperson

The Planning Commission approved a change of use application for Peterson alternative fishing gear. The board also delayed the election of a new Chairperson.

• Approved Peterson alternative fish gear change of use (2-1, 1 abstention)
• Accepted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from November 17, 2023 (unanimous)
• Delayed electing a new Chairperson (consensus)

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve the consent agenda, hear public comment, and consider new business including liquor and marijuana license renewals. They will also receive a certification from the Public Works director, open sealed bids for roadside mowing, and discuss health and human services items such as a behavioral health contract amendment and bids for buildings and equipment.

• Consent agenda includes resolutions authorizing fund expenditures: $40,000 for EMS, $4,572.95 for county properties, $228.59 for contingent liabilities, $1,942.90 for electronic communications, and a loan from Contingent Liabilities to Current Expense Fund
• Liquor license renewals for Skyline Golf Course (20 Randal Drive, Cathlamet) and Cathlamet Mini Mart (301 East SR-4)
• Marijuana retailer license renewal for Freedom Market Cathlamet (327 SR-4)
• Open sealed bids for roadside mowing
• Request for bids for prefab break room building, prefab gym building, gravel platform for gazebo, and exercise equipment for the Hope Center

The Board of County Commissioners approved several resolutions for fund expenditures and voucher payments totaling over $264,000. They also authorized requests for bids for a prefab break room, gym building, and exercise equipment funded by a state grant. Liquor and marijuana license renewals were reviewed and passed.

• Approved $217,582.51 in vouchers (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 43-23 for $40,000 from EMS Cumulative Reserve Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 44-23 for $4,572.95 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 46-23 for $1,942.90 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 45-23 for $228.59 for LEOFF medical claims (Unanimous)
• Approved liquor license renewals for Skyline Golf and Cathlamet Mini Mart (Unanimous)
• Approved marijuana retailer license renewal for Freedom Market Cathlamet (2-1)
• Approved requests for bids for behavioral health break room, gym building, and exercise equipment (Unanimous)

Health and Human Services Advisory Board

The board will review the February 16, 2023, meeting minutes and hold a discussion regarding COVID-19. Department updates will be provided by Public Health, Community Services, and Behavioral Health managers.

• Approval of February 16, 2023, meeting minutes
• COVID-19 discussion
• Public Health department update
• Community Services department update
• Behavioral Health updates regarding Mental Health and SUD

The board did not take any votes or make formal decisions due to a lack of a quorum. The meeting consisted of staff updates regarding COVID-19, community services, and behavioral health projects.

• Meeting minutes not voted on due to lack of quorum

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider routine consent agenda items, including several fund expenditures and voucher approvals, and will take up new business such as final approval of the Sunnyfield Subdivision, a call for bids for landscape maintenance, a budget amendment for a GIS hire, and a timber harvest update.

• Final approval of Sunnyfield Subdivision off Greenwood Road
• Call for bids for landscape maintenance of county owned properties
• Budget amendment for hire of GIS Tech/Cartographer I
• Consent agenda includes $888,459.37 in vouchers and multiple reserve fund expenditures
• Work session on Shoreline Master Program Administrator

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the final Sunnyfield Heights Subdivision and a call for bids for county landscape maintenance. The board also authorized several fund expenditures and a budget amendment for a GIS position. No decision was reached regarding the Shoreline Master Program Administrator.

• Approved final Sunnyfield Heights Subdivision (Unanimous)
• Approved call for bids for landscape maintenance services through March 31, 2025 (Unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment to use funds from GIS Analyst/Cartographer II for GIS Tech/Cartographer I (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 37-23: $1,957.06 for annual leave and FICA/Medicare (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 38-23: $2,379.01 from EMS Cumulative Reserve Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 39-23: $1,044.27 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 40-23: $164.90 for LEOFF member medical expenses (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 41-23: $13,522.94 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, public comment, and several new business items. They will consider liquor license renewals, planning commission vacancies, and letters of support for grant applications. The board will also hear from department heads on contracts, bids, and a new fee schedule for food permits.

• Liquor license renewal for The Duck Inn at 1377 West SR-4 in Skamokawa
• Liquor license application for Dollar General Store at 4 North Jacobson Road in Cathlamet
• Resolution creating a new fee schedule for food permits
• Contract amendment with Insight Medical Group for psychiatric nurse telehealth services
• Letter of support for PUD's grant application for an alternate water system on Puget Island

The Board approved letters of support for Congressional Directed Spending for a Puget Island water system and the restoration of two houses for a visitor center. Other actions included approving a new food permit fee schedule and increasing telehealth service rates. The Board also accepted several public works quotes and a Planning Commission resignation.

• Approved $92,878.69 in vouchers and reserve fund expenditures (Unanimous)
• Approved liquor license renewal for The Duck Inn (Unanimous)
• Approved change of corporate officers for Dollar General Store (Unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Robert Ward from Planning Commission (Unanimous)
• Appointed Jeanne Hendrickson to Marine Resources Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved support for PUD alternate water system on Puget Island (Unanimous)
• Approved support for Town of Cathlamet visitor center restoration (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved increase in Insight Medical Group telehealth charges from $108 to $140 per hour (Unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Wahkiakum County Board of Equalization met to approve the agenda and review a financial report on February hours. The board discussed unfinished business including decision wording, transparency, website updates, and Robert's Rules. Members also reviewed training requirements for the Public Records Act and Open Public Meetings Act, with sessions scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2023, at the River Street Building in Cathlamet.

• Review of February hours financial report
• Discussion of board decision wording and transparency
• Review of website and Robert's Rules
• Training on Public Records Act and Open Public Meetings Act scheduled for March 20-21, 2023
• Discussion of 2023 meeting schedule including chair appointment and budget

The Board of Equalization approved the meeting agenda and established a process for the Clerk to distribute monthly Auditor's office reports. The Board also decided to use the Department of Revenues form for appeal decisions with specific modifications.

• Approved March 6, 2023 agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved requirement for Clerk to forward monthly Auditor's office reports to board members (Unanimous)
• Approved use of Department of Revenues form for appeal decisions, removing the sentence regarding attached worksheets (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on February 28, 2023, to consider routine consent agenda items, a proclamation, an appointment, and letters of support for the PUD's grant applications. They will also hear from the Health & Human Services director about the opioid settlement and a local forum funding agreement.

• Resolution 32-23: $53.80 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve fund
• Resolution 33-23: $3,497.75 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve fund
• Voucher approvals totaling $135,416.58
• Letters of support for PUD's Congressional Directed Spending grant for alternate water supply on Puget Island
• Global Opioid Settlement Agreement and Cascade Pacific Action Alliance agreement

The Board approved a settlement agreement to receive funds from national opioid litigation and supported a PUD grant for an alternate water supply on Puget Island. They also appointed Kenneth Quick to the Board of Equalization and approved a health improvement agreement with Cascade Pacific Action Alliance.

• Approved settlement agreement for Global Opioid Settlement (Unanimous)
• Approved letters of support for Wahkiakum PUD alternate water supply system (Unanimous)
• Appointed Kenneth Quick to the Board of Equalization through Dec 31, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved Agreement No. 2023-0101 with Cascade Pacific Action Alliance (Unanimous)
• Proclaimed March 2023 as Red Cross Month (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 32-23 for $53.80 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 33-23 for $3,497.75 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve (Unanimous)
• Approved vouchers totaling $117,664.26 and $17,752.32 (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners appointed Mark Hoover to a vacancy on the board of Diking District No. 1. The board also approved several fund expenditures and voucher payments through the consent agenda.

• Appointed Mark Hoover to Diking District No. 1 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 30-23 for $7,003.54 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 31-23 for $0.24 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved vouchers totaling $129,330.33 (Unanimous)
• Approved voucher transfer batch of $410.01 (Unanimous)

Health and Human Services Advisory Board

The Health & Human Services Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from January 19, 2023, discuss open questions about the new budget, and receive updates on COVID-19, public health, community services, and behavioral health (including mental health and substance use disorder). Board members may also share brief announcements.

• Approval of January 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Open questions about the new budget
• COVID-19 discussion led by Bischoff
• Public Health update from Bischoff
• Community Services Manager update from Johnston

The board approved the amended meeting minutes from January 19, 2023. The remainder of the meeting consisted of updates regarding COVID-19 masking, food permit proposals, and various legislative bills.

• Approved 01/19/2023 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider several administrative and public works items. They will vote on consent agenda items including fund expenditures and vouchers, and discuss a late addition to support delaying state legislation on carbon sequestration. The board will also hear updates from the Extension Office and Public Works, including re-establishing the Solid Waste Advisory Committee, a janitorial quote, a capital improvement plan, and a professional services agreement for road improvements.

• Resolution 28-23: $887.52 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 29-23: $17,728.49 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Voucher approval: $910,166.88
• Professional Services Agreement with Exeltech Consulting for East Valley Road and SR-4 intersection improvements
• Re-establish Solid Waste Advisory Committee and make appointments

The Board approved a professional services agreement for the East Valley Road and SR-4 Intersection Improvement Project. They also appointed members to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee and approved a monthly janitorial contract for the Hope Center. The Board voted to support a request for legislators to delay action on carbon sequestration bills.

• Approved request to legislators to delay action on SB 5688 and HB 1789 (Unanimous)
• Appointed 8 members to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved ABM Janitorial quote for Hope Center buildings at $683.94 per month (Unanimous)
• Approved Professional Service Consulting Agreement with Exeltech Consulting, Inc. for East Valley Road and SR-4 Intersection Improvement Project (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 28-23 for $887.52 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 29-23 for $17,728.49 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved vouchers totaling $910,166.88 (Unanimous)

Public Meeting Notice

This agenda is a procedural notice that the Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners is continuing its regular meeting to a later date. No substantive business items are listed; the document only provides the adjournment order and remote access details.

• Meeting continued to Feb. 10, 2023, at Wahkiakum Courthouse, 64 Main Street, Cathlamet
• Remote access via Zoom (Meeting ID 880 972 233)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners approved several service agreements for courthouse landscaping, flooring, and painting. They also reappointed members to the Health & Human Services and Real Property Rights advisory boards and authorized various reserve fund expenditures.

• Approved $3,000 funding for Wahkiakum Historical Society Museum Service Agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved $3,500 consultation fee for Forrest Mora Landscaping (Unanimous)
• Approved $18,770 plus tax for Renaud Electric service upgrade at Johnson Park (Unanimous)
• Approved $7,316.80 for Hilton Painting to restore and paint the basement (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,655 plus tax for Columbia River Carpet One flooring replacement (Unanimous)
• Reappointed members to Health & Human Services and Real Property Rights boards (Unanimous)
• Approved $152,503.35 in vouchers and multiple reserve fund expenditures (Unanimous)
• Approved service agreement with Konica Minolta through March 31, 2024 (Unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Wahkiakum County Board of Equalization held a hearing on a property tax appeal by David C Olson for a parcel in Cathlamet. The board decided to sustain the assessed value of $454,700, with no change made. This is a single appeal decision, not a policy-making session.

• Petition No. 22-R1-36
• Taxpayer: David C Olson, 140 S. Second Street, Cathlamet
• Parcel No. 4005-020806430015
• Value sustained at $454,700.00
• Hearing held 2/6/2023, 9:01–9:28 am

Public Meeting Notice

This agenda is a procedural notice that the Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners has adjourned its regular meeting and will continue it on January 27, 2023. No substantive business items are listed.

• Meeting continued to Jan. 27, 2023, in Commissioners Meeting Room, Wahkiakum Courthouse, 64 Main Street, Cathlamet
• Remote access via Zoom (Meeting ID: 880 972 233)

Board of Equalization

The Wahkiakum County Board of Equalization met to handle administrative tasks and hear property assessment appeals. The board approved clerk hours, set a deadline for the Towhills appeal, and voted to sustain the assessor's decisions in two appeals (Singmaster and Pierce). They also discussed inviting Kenneth Quick to the next appeal date.

• Approved clerk hours of 50 hours per month
• Set February 13 deadline for Towhills appeal information
• Sustained assessor's decision in Singmaster appeal (22-R4-27)
• Sustained assessor's decision in Pierce appeal (22-R3-30)
• Discussed inviting Kenneth Quick to Feb 6 appeal date

Board of Equalization

The Wahkiakum County Board of Equalization met to discuss administrative duties and hear property assessment appeals. The board sustained two appeals and granted a $3,500 reduction in a third. Procedural items, including minutes publication and agenda format, were discussed but not decided.

• Clark appeal 22-R4-55 & 56 sustained unanimously
• Will appeal 22-R4-58 amended with $3,500 reduction for entry steps (3-1 vote)
• Blankenship 22-R1-25 sustained unanimously
• Discussion on whether minutes must be published; clerk to ask prosecuting attorney
• Discussion on Roberts Rules and open meetings training for clerk

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider several routine consent agenda items, including fund expenditures and vouchers, and will discuss new business such as personnel wage adjustments, a courthouse landscaping RFP, and a road design agreement. The meeting is open to public comment.

• Resolution 18-23: transfer $800,000 from Criminal Justice Cumulative Reserve Fund for criminal justice expenses
• Resolution 13-23: amend Treasurer's Revolving Fund for petty cash control
• New Business: adjust personnel wages (MOU with AFSCMA, MMP, Prosecuting Attorney salary, non-union increase)
• Accept RFP for Courthouse Landscaping Project; committee recommends Forrest Mora Landscaping
• Public Works: A&E agreement with Otak, Inc. for design of road failures on Salmon Creek, Covered Bridge Road, East Valley Road

The Board unanimously approved wage increases for AFSCME, Masters, Mates and Pilots, and non-bargaining unit employees. The Board also authorized several fund expenditures, a professional services agreement for road repairs, and a landscaping design contract.

• Approved 3% wage increase for AFSCME and 3% COLA for Masters, Mates and Pilots (Unanimous)
• Approved 3% wage increase for non-bargaining employees and elected officials (Unanimous)
• Approved Local Agency Consultant Agreement with Otak, Inc. for Salmon Creek, Covered Bridge, and East Valley road failures (Unanimous)
• Authorized Beautification Committee to negotiate landscaping design contract with Forrest Mora Landscape (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,907.75 for external Xerox BR finisher for 3rd floor copier (Unanimous)
• Authorized Small Works Roster process for painting Courthouse basement offices (Unanimous)
• Approved Health Care Authority Contract #K3946, Amendment No. 4 (Unanimous)
• Approved $800,000 transfer from Criminal Justice Cumulative Reserve Fund to Current Expenses Fund (Unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Wahkiakum County Board of Equalization met to adopt internal procedures for applicant selection, tie votes, email replies, chairperson terms, and meeting conduct. They also heard two property tax appeals, one of which was postponed due to incorrect paperwork, and approved stipulated values for the other two.

• Adopted applicant procedures for new board members, including interview and hearing attendance
• Approved tie-vote rule: re-discuss, re-vote, then count as 'No' if still tied
• Directed clerk to research email signature software
• Set email reply times: 48 hours standard, 24 hours if marked Urgent
• Appeal 22-R4-13 (Towhill) postponed 45 days due to deed error; appeals 22-R2-10 (Robinson) and 22-R3-48 (Tarabochia) resolved with stipulated values

Health and Human Services Advisory Board

The Wahkiakum County Health & Human Services Advisory Board will vote on new bylaws and elect a chair and vice chair. Members will also receive a COVID-19 update from staff and hear department reports on public health, community services, and behavioral health.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair under new bylaws
• COVID-19 discussion led by Bischoff
• Approval of November 17, 2022 meeting minutes
• Public Health update from Bischoff
• Behavioral Health update including Mental Health and SUD from Cruickshank

The board elected Marianne Brightbill as Chair and Bobbie Stefan as Vice Chair. Members also approved the amended meeting minutes from November 17, 2022. The remainder of the meeting consisted of departmental updates and health reports.

• Approved amended 11/17/2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Marianne Brightbill as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Bobbie Stefan as Vice Chair (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on January 17, 2023, with a consent agenda, public comment, and several new business items. They will consider appointments, interlocal agreements for the library and park, a letter to the governor about elk management, a sheriff's office remodel bid increase, and a training agreement. The agenda is a draft and times are estimates.

• Appointment to Grays River Habitat Enhancement District vacancy
• Interlocal with Town of Cathlamet for Blanche Bradley Memorial Library funding
• Interlocal with Port District No. 1 for County Line Park operations
• Letter to Governor on elk herd management and Fish and Wildlife Commission representation
• Bid increase for Sheriff's Office remodel; agreement with Community Integrated Health Services for Relias training

The Board approved interlocal agreements with the Town of Cathlamet for library funding and Port District No. 1 for County Line Park management. They also appointed Stephanie Sotka to the Grays River Habitat Enhancement District and authorized several fund expenditures.

• Approved Resolution No. 08-23 for $18,962.70 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 09-23 for $4,809.72 from Criminal Justice Cumulative Reserve Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 10-23 for $11,786.11 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund (Unanimous)
• Appointed Stephanie Sotka to the Grays River Habitat Enhancement District (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 11-23 for library funding agreement with Town of Cathlamet (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 12-23 for County Line Park management agreement with Port District No. 1 (Unanimous)
• Approved letter to the Governor regarding elk herd management and Fish & Wildlife Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved $3,390.31 budget increase for Sheriff's Office remodel via Pacific Tech Change Order Number 1 (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on January 10, 2023. They will consider a letter requesting a change to state law to increase ferry funding, discuss a Shoreline Master Program Administrator, and review public works items including calls for quotes for rock and asphalt products and an agreement with Otak, Inc. for design and permitting on several road projects. The consent agenda includes routine approvals and a voucher payment of $851,844.71.

• Letter requesting change to RCW 47.56.720 to increase ferry funding
• Agreement with Otak, Inc. for design and permitting for Salmon Creek Road washout, Covered Bridge Road-King Creek Culvert project, and East Valley-North Fork Creek Crossing washout
• Call for Quotes for rock products and asphalt products
• Discussion regarding Shoreline Master Program Administrator
• Consent agenda: Resolution 06-23 ($1,430.86 for accumulated leave), Resolution 07-23 ($1,587.11 for county properties), voucher approval $851,844.71

The Board of County Commissioners approved letters to state representatives requesting a change in the ferry funding split and a higher biennium funding cap. They also approved various expenditures and notices for rock and asphalt product quotes.

• Approved letters to Rep. Jake Fey and Sen. Jeff Wilson requesting ferry funding split increase from 80/20 to 85/15 and biennium cap increase from 1.5M to 2.5M (Unanimous)
• Approved $851,844.71 in vouchers (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 06-23 for $1,430.86 from Contingent Liabilities Cumulative Reserve Fund for annual leave and FICA/Medicare (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 07-23 for $1,587.11 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved publishing notices for rock and asphalt product quotes (Unanimous)
• Approved January 10, 2023 meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved January 3, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on January 3, 2023, to approve routine expenditures and contracts, including a special occasion liquor license for the Chamber of Commerce, reappointments to county boards, and agreements for health savings accounts, landscaping, and animal services. They will also discuss legislative priorities with 19th District legislators.

• Resolution 01-23: $3,081.57 for accumulated annual leave and FICA/Medicare
• Resolution 02-23: $20,000 from EMS fund for vouchers
• Resolution 03-23: $12,832.49 from County Properties fund
• Resolution 04-23: $39,306.60 from Electronic Communications fund
• Voucher approval totaling $576,717.06

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved several annual agreements, including contracts for the Julia Butler Hansen Swimming Pool and the Wahkiakum Animal Advocates Group. The Board also reappointed members to the Johnson Park Advisory Board and the Fair Board.

• Approved $576,717.06 in vouchers (Unanimous)
• Approved $3,081.57 for accumulated annual leave and FICA/Medicare (Unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 from EMS Cumulative Reserve Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved $12,832.49 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved $39,306.60 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Denise Blanchard to Johnson Park Advisory Board through Dec 21, 2025 (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Brian McClain and Meranda Schaub to Fair Board through Dec 31, 2025 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Cooperative Funding Agreement for Julia Butler Hansen Swimming Pool (Unanimous)