Wahkiakum County public meetings in 2024

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing and discuss updates to the Flood Control Ordinance. The meeting also includes the administration of oaths of office and the opening of bids for a Public Safety CAD System.

• Public hearing and proposed update to the Flood Control Ordinance
• Bid opening for Public Safety CAD System
• Voucher approvals totaling $1,171,947.44
• Small Works Contract with S&W Contractors, LLC for HHS Elochoman Campus Building No. 2 remodel
• Special Occasion Liquor License for American Legion Post #111 at 28 Rosburg Community Hall Road

The Board unanimously approved Ordinance No. 172-24 updating the Wahkiakum County Flood Control Ordinance, and a $205,626.95 Small Works Contract with S&W Contractors LLC for remodeling Building No. 2 on the Elochoman Campus. They also approved a letter of support for the Town of Cathlamet's swimming pool grant application, a comment letter supporting the 2025 timber sale, and several other routine items. Two proposals for the Public Safety CAD System were opened and read aloud, but no selection was made. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved Ordinance No. 172-24 updating the Flood Control Ordinance (3-0)
• Approved $205,626.95 Small Works Contract with S&W Contractors LLC for Building No. 2 remodel (3-0)
• Approved letter of support for Town of Cathlamet swimming pool grant application (3-0)
• Approved comment letter to Board of Natural Resources supporting 2025 timber sale (3-0)
• Approved scrapping two de-icer plow trucks (1984 GMC and 1985 International) (3-0)
• Approved rental agreement with Skamokawa Grange for MRC workshops (3-0)
• Approved $1,305 payroll & benefits administrator training overlap (3-0)
• Approved amendment to Department of Ecology solid waste enforcement agreement (3-0)

Public Meeting Notice

This notice announces that the Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners has changed its regular meeting from Tuesday, December 24, 2024 to Monday, December 23, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. No other business items are listed on this agenda.

• Meeting date changed from Dec. 24 to Dec. 23, 2024

The Board of County Commissioners changed its regular meeting date from Tuesday, December 24, 2024, to Monday, December 23, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. The meeting will be held in the Board's Public Meeting Room on the 3rd floor of the Wahkiakum County Courthouse. No substantive decisions were made in this notice.

• Changed regular meeting date from Dec. 24 to Dec. 23, 2024

Public Meeting Notice

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider adopting an ordinance to comprehensively update the Wahkiakum County Flood Control Ordinance (RCWC Chapter 86.16 and prior ordinances). The update aims to align with changes in federal and state flood control requirements since the last revision in 2006.

• Proposed ordinance amends RCWC Chapter 86.16 and ordinances 162-16, 164-17, 108-89, 109-89, and 142-06
• Changes comply with updated federal and state flood control requirements over the past 18 years
• New ordinance would take effect January 1, 2025

Wahkiakum County Planning Commission

The Wahkiakum County Planning Commission will meet to elect a new chairperson and discuss the continuation of monthly meetings. The commission will also continue its ongoing discussion regarding the Comprehensive Plan update.

• Vote for New Chairperson
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Update
• Decision on whether monthly meetings will continue

The Wahkiakum County Planning Commission held a routine meeting with no substantive decisions. They approved the agenda, excused absences, and accepted prior minutes. The vote for a new chairperson was postponed to the January 23, 2025, meeting. Due to budget cuts, the commission will only advertise in the paper for public hearings, but will continue posting meeting information online and at the courthouse.

• Approved agenda as written (unanimous)
• Excused absences of Ruby Wargnier, Patrick Doumit, Randy Vogt (unanimous)
• Accepted November 21, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed chairperson vote to January 23, 2025 meeting

Public Meeting Notice

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners is adjourning its regular meeting to hold a joint workshop with Pacific County regarding encumbered lands, followed by an executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). No other business is scheduled for decision or discussion beyond these procedural items.

• Joint workshop with Pacific County on encumbered lands at 9:00 a.m.
• Executive session per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) at 10:30 a.m. (time subject to change)
• Meeting accessible via Zoom and phone with provided credentials

Public Meeting Notice

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on December 17, 2024, to consider a resolution that makes a supplemental appropriation to the 2024 budget. The funds, totaling over $6.88 million, come from unanticipated state and federal revenue and are allocated across multiple county departments and funds, including public health, county road, radio communication, and more.

• Public hearing on supplemental appropriation resolution for 2024 budget
• Allocation of $2,162,550 to Radio Communication fund
• Allocation of $1,674,857 to County Road fund
• Allocation of $1,043,960 to Public Health fund
• Allocation of $678,750 to Current Expense fund

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding supplemental appropriations for the 2024 budget. The meeting also includes discussions on road design projects, fairground improvements, and committee appointments.

• Public hearing for 2024 budget supplemental appropriations
• Consulting agreement with Otak, Inc. for road failure projects on Covered Bridge Road and East Valley Road
• Voucher approval for $215,256.03
• Expenditures from reserve funds including $20,362.83 for electronic communications and $9,834.27 for county properties
• Purchase of additional animal pens and horse arena footing for the Fair Board

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners unanimously approved a supplemental 2024 budget resolution, a consulting agreement with Otak, Inc. for road failure designs, a meal site agreement with Lower Columbia CAP, and grants/quotes for fair livestock pens and horse arena footing. They also reappointed and appointed Marine Resources Committee members and recognized Carol Ervest for her service. No action was taken after an executive session on potential litigation.

• Adopted Resolution No. 185-24 supplementing the 2024 budget (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental consulting agreement with Otak, Inc. for road failure designs (unanimous)
• Approved Senior Congregate Meal Program agreement with Lower Columbia CAP (unanimous)
• Approved Grant Agreement No. K5414 for up to $26,411 for animal pens and accepted Triton Barn Systems quote of $24,800 plus tax (unanimous)
• Accepted Thompson Bros. Excavating quote of $49,800 plus tax for horse arena footing (unanimous)
• Reappointed four Marine Resources Committee members and appointed two new members for 2025-2027 terms (unanimous)
• Recognized Carol Ervest for Marine Resources Committee service (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including multiple fund expenditures and $215,256.03 in vouchers (unanimous)

Public Meeting Notice

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on December 10, 2024, to consider a request to vacate Greenslade Road. Interested parties may provide testimony at the hearing.

• Public hearing on vacation of Greenslade Road at 10:00 a.m. on December 10, 2024, in the Commissioners meeting room

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a request to vacate Greenslade Road and consider adopting the 2025 final budget and levy increases for the general fund, road fund, and emergency medical services fund. They will also discuss an emergency loan agreement with the County Road Administration Board, approve a grant for fair animal pens, and address building and health department items.

• Public hearing on request to vacate Greenslade Road
• Resolution to adopt 2025 final budget for Wahkiakum County
• Resolutions to adopt levy increases for General Fund, Road Fund, and Emergency Medical Services Fund
• Emergency Loan Program Agreement with CRAB (County Road Administration Board)
• Grant agreement with Washington State Department of Agriculture for fair animal pens

The Board unanimously approved the 2025 final budget and resolutions authorizing property tax levy increases for the General Fund, Road Fund, and Emergency Medical Services. They also approved several contracts, including a $205,626.95 remodel bid and a $4,084.02 roof repair estimate, and set a public hearing on the flood control ordinance for December 23.

• Adopted 2025 final budget and levy increase resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved $205,626.95 remodel bid for Building No. 2, Elochoman Campus (unanimous)
• Approved $4,084.02 estimate for courthouse roof and gutter repairs (unanimous)
• Approved emergency loan agreement with CRAB for road project ELP 2435-02 (unanimous)
• Approved notice of public hearing to update Flood Control Ordinance (unanimous)
• Authorized HHS to accept battery backup bid from Inland Electric for Johnson Park (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including vouchers totaling $908,019.30 and transfer batch of $28,825.00 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a routine consent agenda with multiple fund expenditures and vouchers totaling over $200,000. New business includes an appointment to the Civil Service Board, an interagency agreement with WSU Extension, a request to use the Small Works process for an emergency battery backup at the Clinic at Johnson Park, and a contract amendment with the Area Agency on Aging. A key discussion is a request to the County Road Administration Board for emergency funding to pay contractors for Salmon Creek. The afternoon includes a workshop with state legislators on local issues like noxious weed control and encumbered lands gap funding.

• Request to CRAB for emergency funding to pay contractor and vendors for Salmon Creek
• Small Works process request for emergency battery backup system for Clinic at Johnson Park
• Contract Amendment with Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington for ADRC services
• Interagency Agreement with WSU Extension for extension education services
• Workshop with 19th District legislators on noxious weed control, dike breaching, and Grays Bay/Deep River issues

Public Meeting Notice

The Board of County Commissioners will hold two public hearings to discuss revenue sources and the final 2025 County Budget. These hearings determine how the county will fund its current expenses and set property tax revenues.

• Public hearing on revenue sources for 2025 Current Expense Budget
• Consideration of property tax revenue increase per RCW 84.55.120
• Public hearing on the final 2025 County Budget

Public Meeting Notice

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners will hold two public hearings: one on revenue sources for the 2025 Current Expense Budget and one on setting the final 2025 County Budget and Tax Levies. They will also certify Junior Taxing Districts. The meeting is a continuation of a regular session.

• Public Hearing on Revenue Sources for the 2025 Current Expense Budget
• Public Hearing on setting final 2025 County Budget and Tax Levies
• Certification of Junior Taxing Districts

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

The Wahkiakum County Flood Control Zone Districts No. 1, 2, 3, and 4 will hold special meetings and public hearings to adopt their 2025 budgets and set special assessments for properties in each district. The proposed budgets and assessment rates are based on prior year levels, with District No. 1 proposing a $8,138.98 budget funded by assessments of $45 per acre and $0.80 per $1,000 of improvement value. The board will also vote on resolutions to finalize the budgets and assessment levies.

• Public hearing on 2025 budget and special assessments for all four flood control zones
• Resolution to approve 2025 budget for District No. 1 (proposed $8,138.98)
• Resolution to set 2025 assessments for District No. 1 ($45/acre + $0.80 per $1,000 improvement valuation)
• Approval of prior meeting minutes from November 28, 2023
• Meeting accessible via Zoom and in-person at Wahkiakum County Courthouse

Public Meeting Notice

The Board of County Commissioners will hold three consecutive public hearings on preliminary plans: the 2025 Annual Construction Program (10:00 a.m.), the Six-Year Transportation Program for 2025-2030 (10:05 a.m.), and the 14-Year Ferry Program for 2025-2038 (10:10 a.m.). All hearings take place in the Public Meeting Room at the County Courthouse in Cathlamet. Public comment will be accepted before the board considers adoption of each plan.

• Public hearing on the preliminary 2025 Annual Construction Program
• Public hearing on the preliminary Six-Year Transportation Program for 2025-2030
• Public hearing on the preliminary 14-Year Ferry Program for 2025-2038

Public Meeting Notice

The Wahkiakum County Flood Control Zone Districts No. 1–4 will hold special meetings to approve prior minutes, conduct a public hearing on the 2025 budget and special assessments, and adopt resolutions to approve the budget and set assessment rates for 2025.

• Public hearing on 2025 budget and special assessments for Flood Control Zone Districts No. 1–4
• Resolution to approve 2025 budget for District No. 1 in the amount of $8,138.98
• Resolution to set 2025 assessments at $45 per acre and $0.80 per $1,000 of improvement value
• Special meetings held consecutively from 10:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on November 26, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners will hold public hearings on the 2025 Annual Road Construction Program, the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (2025-2030), and the Fourteen-Year Long Range Ferry Capital Improvement Plan (2025-2038), followed by resolutions to adopt them. New business includes an appointment to the Noxious Weed Control Board, a request to begin the bid process for a new Sheriff's Office Computer Aided Dispatching (CAD) system, and a resolution to consider vacating Greenslade Road with a public hearing set for December 10. The consent agenda includes routine approvals and voucher payments totaling over $1.5 million.

• Public hearings on 2025 Annual Road Construction Program, Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program, and Fourteen-Year Long Range Ferry Capital Improvement Plan
• Resolution to consider vacating Greenslade Road, public hearing on December 10, 2024
• Request to begin bid process for Sheriff's Office computer-aided dispatching (CAD) system replacement
• Appointment to the Noxious Weed Control Board
• Consent agenda includes $1,438,805.68 in vouchers and $139,890.00 transfer batch

Wahkiakum County Planning Commission

The Wahkiakum County Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to review a shoreline permit application from Woden LLC to attach fiber optic conduit to the Highway 409 bridge, discuss effects of county budget cuts on the commission, and adjust the December meeting date. The commission will also continue ongoing discussion of the Comprehensive Plan update.

• Review Shoreline Permit for Woden LLC: attach fiber optic conduit to Puget Island Bridge (Hwy 409) to expand broadband
• Discuss effects of county budget cuts to the Planning Commission
• Vote on changing December meeting date from Dec 26 to Dec 19 or other date
• Ongoing discussion of Wahkiakum County Comprehensive Plan Update

Noxious Weed Control Board

The board will hold a special meeting to handle routine business including approval of prior meeting minutes, consideration of board member applications, and approval of vouchers. No major policy decisions or new initiatives are on the agenda.

• Approval of regular meeting minutes from September 3, 2024
• Discussion and potential action on board member applications
• Approval of vouchers

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a liquor license renewal and a Bonneville Power Administration project. The meeting includes the approval of several fund expenditures and voucher batches.

• Liquor License Renewal: Little Island Creamery, LLC at 448 E. Little Island Road
• BPA project using helicopter landing zone at Johnson Park to replace marker ball system
• Resolution No. 155-24: $6,843.16 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution No. 156-24: $6,031.01 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Voucher approvals totaling $532,815.85 across three batches

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting including approval of consent agenda items totaling over $2.1 million in vouchers and fund expenditures. They will consider a letter of support for Cathlamet's restroom grant, a resolution setting equipment rental rates, a change order for the Clear Creek Project, and a purchase of display TVs for Johnson Park and the Hope Center. A budget workshop is scheduled for 10:15 a.m.

• Consent agenda includes $2,031,129.95 in vouchers and $53,078.92 from Electronic Communications Reserve Fund
• Letter of support for Town of Cathlamet's grant for public restroom facilities at waterfront park
• Resolution setting equipment rental rates for Equipment Rental and Revolving Fund
• Change Order No. 3 with Granite Construction Company for Clear Creek Project
• Purchase of two digital display televisions and weatherproof case for reader boards at Johnson Park and Hope Center

Health and Human Services Advisory Board

The Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services Advisory Board will meet on November 21, 2024. They will consider approval of the October 18 meeting minutes and review the proposed 2025 budget. No guest speakers are scheduled. Board members and department heads will provide updates on public health, community services, behavioral health, and budget and finance.

• Approval of October 18 meeting minutes
• Review of proposed 2025 budget

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda including fund transfers, notably a $906,600 loan to the County Road Fund and a $120,800 loan to the County Fair Fund. They will also consider adopting an updated Comprehensive Flood Management Plan, discuss a master services agreement for ferry e-ticketing, and hold a tentative budget workshop for the 2025 budget. Public hearings for the 2025 budget and flood control zone assessments are scheduled for later in November and December.

• Resolution No. 150-24: $906,600 loan from Contingent Liabilities Cumulative Reserve Fund to County Road Fund
• Resolution No. 149-24: $120,800 loan to County Fair Fund
• Adoption of updated Wahkiakum County Comprehensive Flood Management Plan
• Master Services Agreement with Smartstubs, Inc. for ferry e-ticketing system
• Discussion of Lower East Sunny Sands beach nourishment

Noxious Weed Control Board

The Noxious Weed Board will meet to discuss board member applications and review the manager's written report. The body will also consider the approval of vouchers.

• Board Member Applications
• Approval of vouchers

Public Meeting Notice

This agenda is purely procedural: the Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners orders the regular meeting adjourned and continued to a later date. No substantive business, decisions, or discussions are listed.

Public Meeting Notice

This document is a notice that the regular meeting of the Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners has been adjourned to a later date. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed.

Wahkiakum Marine Resources Committee

The committee will hear an overview of projects funded by the MRC from Kyle Hurley and WHS Environmental Science/Fisheries students. Members will also act on the adoption of a revised RFP scoring sheet and set the 2024 calendar.

• Review of MRC-funded projects by WHS Environmental Science/Fisheries students
• Approval/adoption of revised RFP Scoring Sheet
• Setting the 2024 calendar
• Update on Coastal Hazards Organizational Resilience Team (COHORT)

Wahkiakum County Planning Commission

The Wahkiakum County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the draft Comprehensive Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan (CFHMP) addendum, which was previously amended to remove a water temperature statement, add fish species, and update watershed information. The commission will also begin discussion of the Comprehensive Plan update and consider adjusting November and December meeting dates due to holidays.

• Public hearing on CFHMP April 2024 Draft addendum with amendments approved at September 26 meeting
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan update
• Proposal to move November 28 meeting to November 21 (Thanksgiving closure)
• Proposal to move December 26 meeting to December 19 (travel conflicts)
• Approval of September 26, 2024 meeting minutes

Public Meeting Notice

This is a procedural notice: the Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners has ordered the regular meeting adjourned to a continuation. No substantive agenda items are listed.

Public Meeting Notice

This agenda consists only of a procedural order to adjourn and continue the regular meeting to a future date. No specific items for discussion or decision are listed.

Board of County Commissioners

The board will consider consent agenda items authorizing over $45,000 in expenditures from various reserve funds, then discuss an interlocal agreement with Cowlitz County for coroner services. New business includes a comment letter on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' draft dredged material management plan. The meeting also includes a public hearing notice for property tax appeals and multiple department updates, followed by budget workshops scheduled over three days.

• Resolution No. 139-24: $3,000 from Emergency Medical Services Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution No. 142-24: $19,478.13 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution No. 143-24: $15,000 transfer from Public Works Fund to Solid Waste Fund
• Interlocal agreement with Cowlitz County for coroner services
• Master Services Agreement with Smartstubs, Inc. for e-ticketing system for ferry riders

Public Meeting Notice

This agenda is purely procedural: the Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners issues an order adjourning its regular meeting to a specified date and location (the Commissioners Meeting Room at the courthouse in Cathlamet, with Zoom access). No substantive items for discussion or decision are listed.

Health and Human Services Advisory Board

The Health and Human Services Advisory Board will consider approving meeting minutes from May and June, and review the final draft of updated bylaws for 2024. A guest speaker from RYC Analytics will present. Department heads will give updates on public health, community services, behavioral health, and budget.

• Approval of May 16 and June 20 meeting minutes
• Review of final draft of updated Bylaws 2024
• Guest presentation by Shannon Hoskins of RYC Analytics
• Department updates: Public Health, Community Services, CHA/CHIP, Behavioral Health, Budget and Finance

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on October 15, 2024. Key agenda items include a late addition request for a moratorium on the breaching of dikes, and a resolution designating an applicant agent for the 2024 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The consent agenda includes several routine fund expenditures and voucher approvals.

• Late addition: request for a moratorium on breaching of dikes
• Resolution designating an Applicant Agent for the 2024 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
• Resolution No. 137-24 authorizing $12,451.06 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution No. 136-24 authorizing $1,331.10 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Voucher approval for $150,294.79

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda including $959,480.14 in vouchers and resolutions for leave payout and property fund expenditures. New business items include a marijuana retailer license renewal for Cathlamet Cannabis Company, an appointment to the Johnson Park Board, and a letter of support for a ferry centennial celebration grant. The board will also hear a contract change order for the Salmon Creek Culvert Replacement Project and discuss agreements for toxicology services and emergency food resources.

• Voucher approval totaling $959,480.14
• Resolution for $8,585.89 accumulated leave payout to Marsha Souvenir
• Marijuana retailer license renewal for Big Zig LLC dba Cathlamet Cannabis Company at 295 West SR-4
• Contract change order with Granite Construction for Salmon Creek Culvert Replacement Project
• Interagency agreement with Washington State Department of Agriculture for emergency food resources

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes several routine fund expenditures and a large voucher approval totaling $406,624.72. New business items include a letter of support for the Chamber of Commerce's ferry centennial celebration grant and a comment letter on the Lower Columbia River Dredge Material Management Plan.

• Voucher approval for $406,624.72
• Resolution 130-24: Expend $2,383.29 from EMS Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 131-24: Expend $1,582.40 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 133-24: Expend $44,328.44 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Letter of support for Chamber of Commerce ferry centennial celebration grant

Wahkiakum County Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a draft addendum to the April 2024 Comprehensive Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan and begin comprehensive plan training. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on the Flood Hazard Management Plan Update Draft Addendum
• Begin Comprehensive Plan Training
• Approval of agenda and August 22, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider consent agenda items including resolutions for fund expenditures and vouchers. New business includes a public records software purchase. The sheriff will present contracts for 911 equipment and a comprehensive treatment program for incarcerated individuals with opioid and alcohol use disorder, along with proposed union changes. Health and Human Services seeks a budget increase, remodeling of Building #2, and a contract amendment for jail services.

• Resolution No. 128-24 authorizing $1,250 from Inter Local Cooperation Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution No. 129-24 authorizing $54,487.90 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Prospectus for Jacobson Road and Deep River Valley Road
• Professional Services Contract with WA State Health Care Authority for opioid/alcohol treatment for inmates
• MOU with AFSCME to remove Sheriff's Administrative Assistant from union and wage parity increases for non-union positions

Wahkiakum Marine Resources Committee

The Wahkiakum Marine Resources Committee will consider adopting a revised Request for Proposals (RFP) and application packet, and review the scoring sheet for project selection. Updates on committee positions, the Coastal Hazards Organizational Resilience Team (COHORT), and local marine issues are also on the agenda.

• Adoption/revision of RFP/application packet for marine projects
• Review of RFP scoring sheet
• Update on committee positions
• COHORT (Coastal Hazards Organizational Resilience Team) update
• Coordinator’s report and local issues updates

Health and Human Services Advisory Board

The board will meet to approve meeting minutes from May, June, and July. Members will review the final draft of the updated 2024 bylaws and receive updates from various health and community service departments.

• Review of final draft of updated Bylaws 2024
• Approval of May 16th, June 20th, and July 18th meeting minutes
• Department updates from Public Health, Community Services, CHA/CHIP, Behavioral Health, and Budget and Finance

Public Meeting Notice

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners is ordering its regular meeting adjourned to a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers public meeting on the Lower Columbia River Channel Maintenance Plan's draft Dredged Material Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement. No other business is on this agenda. The public meeting will be held at an alternate location with no remote option.

• Meeting adjourned to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers public meeting on Draft DMMP-EIS for Lower Columbia River Federal Navigation Channel
• No remote/Zoom option for this portion of the meeting
• Public meetings scheduled Sept 16–24, 2024 in Longview WA, Portland OR, Astoria OR, and virtually
• Public comment period open through written submissions via email or postal mail

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on September 17, 2024, to discuss new business including a tentative agreement with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and a resolution for a $330,000 loan from the Contingent Liabilities Cumulative Reserve Fund to the County Road Fund. The consent agenda also includes resolutions for expenditures from emergency medical services and county properties reserve funds, as well as voucher approvals totaling over $713,000. Later, at 5:00 p.m., the board will host a public meeting with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the Draft Lower Columbia Channel Maintenance Plan.

• Resolution 122-24: $330,000 loan from Contingent Liabilities Cumulative Reserve Fund to County Road Fund
• Resolution 123-24: $6,000 expenditure from Emergency Medical Services Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 124-24: $1,191.25 expenditure from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Tentative agreement with AFSCME including deputy/sergeant agreement and request to join Washington State Insurance Plans
• Road closures: Covered Bridge Road (Oct 5, 9 a.m.–9 p.m.) and Eden Valley Road (Oct 1 for culvert installation); Contract change order with Granite Construction for Clear Creek Reconnection

The Board unanimously approved new three-year working agreements with AFSCME Local 1557, adopted a resolution to seek state health plan participation, and approved several resolutions including road closures, fund transfers, and a contract change order. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved AFSCME main and Deputy/Sergeant agreements for 2025-2027 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 125-24 requesting Healthcare Authority review for state insurance plans (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 126-24 closing Covered Bridge Road for 4-H event on Oct 5 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of storage trailer for fairgrounds from County Properties Fund (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Sheriff's vehicle #234 to Elections Department (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 127-24 closing Eden Valley Road for culvert work on Oct 1 (unanimous)
• Approved Contract Change Order No. 2 with Granite Construction for Clear Creek project (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year stream gage agreement with Dept. of Ecology at $10,000/year (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will decide on a resolution to extend the closure of East Sunny Sands Road through September 30, 2024. They will also discuss the Wahkiakum Ferry Centennial Celebration planned for June 2025, consider appointments to the Planning Commission and other boards, and hear reports from the Sheriff (proclaiming 9-1-1 Day), Public Works, Health & Human Services, District Court, and DNR. Consent agenda includes approval of prior minutes, a resolution authorizing $2,366.32 from the County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund, and voucher approval totaling $893,048.62.

• Resolution to extend East Sunny Sands Road closure through September 30, 2024
• Consent agenda voucher approval totaling $893,048.62
• Discussion of Wahkiakum Ferry Centennial Celebration (June 2025)
• Appointment to the Planning Commission
• Noxious Weed Control Board vacancies

The board unanimously approved $9,000 from the Capital Improvements Fund for the Veteran's Memorial project in the courthouse courtyard. It also approved appointments to the Planning Commission, a road closure resolution, and several contracts. No action was taken on a requested $1,000 contribution for the ferry centennial celebration.

• Approved $9,000 for Veteran's Memorial project from Capital Improvements Fund (unanimous)
• Appointed Judy Johnson and Robert Digirolamo to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 121-24 closing East Sunny Sands Road (unanimous)
• Approved DSHS/DDA Program Agreement Amendment #2 (unanimous)
• Approved AOC LAIRP contract for $2,251 and authorized Judge Heywood to sign (unanimous)
• Proclaimed September 11, 2024 as 9-1-1 Day (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $924,182.86 in vouchers (unanimous)

Noxious Weed Control Board

This is a routine meeting of the Wahkiakum County Noxious Weed Control Board. The board will consider approval of the July 1, 2024 meeting minutes, hear a manager's report, approve vouchers, and discuss old business regarding a member at large and redistricting. Public comments will be taken.

• Approval of July 1, 2024 meeting minutes
• Manager's report (written)
• Approval of vouchers
• Member at Large / Redistricting discussion

The Wahkiakum County Noxious Weed Board held a routine meeting with no substantive policy decisions. They approved the July 1, 2024 minutes and vouchers, both by 2-0 votes. Discussions covered board member terms expiring in December, vacant positions, and ongoing weed treatment updates, but no formal actions were taken on these topics.

• Approved July 1, 2024 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved vouchers (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on September 3, 2024, covering consent items, several hiring requests, and a public works road closure. A key work session will discuss a proposal to create a Flood Control Zone District at Altoona-Pillar Rock Road.

• Resolution No. 116-24 authorizing expenditure of funds (amount not specified)
• Appointment to the Marine Resources Committee
• Assessor's request to hire a Commercial & Residential Appraiser at Step 3
• Superior Court Clerk MOU for new Deputy Clerk III job/pay and request to hire with training overlap
• Work session on creating a Flood Control Zone District at Altoona-Pillar Rock Road

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a letter of intent from Horizon Tower to build a wireless facility on KM Mountain for the Emergency Services Radio System, and a consulting agreement with Computer Link Northwest for a ferry e-ticketing system. They will also accept a quote for a panic alarm system for Health & Human Services and review the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. The consent agenda includes routine approvals, a $280,934.47 voucher, and a resolution for $220.49 from the County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund.

• Letter of Intent from Horizon Tower, LLC to build wireless tower on KM Mountain for emergency radio system
• Consulting and Configuration Services Agreement with Computer Link Northwest for ferry e-ticketing system
• Acceptance of quote for panic alarm system for Health & Human Services
• Resolution No. 115-24 authorizing $220.49 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Voucher approval of $280,934.47

Wahkiakum Marine Resources Committee

The Wahkiakum County Marine Resources Committee will consider adopting a revised RFP/Application Packet (action item) and discuss the Q4 and annual report. They will also approve the previous meeting's minutes, address committee vacancies, and receive updates on the Coastal Hazards Organizational Resilience Team (COHORT) and local issues.

• Approval of July 22, 2024 meeting minutes
• Q4 and annual report presentation
• Committee adoption of revised RFP/Application Packet (action item)
• Discussion of committee vacant positions
• COHORT update on coastal hazards resilience

Wahkiakum County Planning Commission

The Wahkiakum County Planning Commission is holding a public hearing to discuss and potentially vote on the update draft of the Comprehensive Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan. The commission is reviewing whether the April 2024 draft meets federal, state, and insurance requirements.

• Public hearing on the Flood Hazard Management Plan Update Draft
• Review of the Comprehensive Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan April 2024 Draft
• Discussion of Community Rating System (CRS) requirements

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a consent agenda including several small fund expenditures and a $515,616.69 voucher approval. New business includes an update on the county logo design. Under building and planning, a petition for a new private drive in East Cathlamet will be discussed.

• Voucher approval totaling $515,616.69
• Resolution No. 111-24: $2,803.75 for accumulated annual leave payout
• New private drive petition in East Cathlamet
• County logo design update
• Consent agenda with multiple small fund expenditures

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners will consider consent agenda items including fund expenditures and voucher approvals totaling over $1.1 million, then take up new business: a marijuana processor license renewal for HTP Properties at 490 SR-409, liquor license renewals for three establishments, assessor staffing requests, a data sharing agreement with the Washington State Department of Health, and a late-added emergency purchase of an AC HVAC unit for the communications/server room.

• Consent agenda voucher approval of $1,008,035.11
• Resolution No. 107-24 authorizing $3,402.63 from the Emergency Medical Services Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Marijuana processor license renewal for HTP Properties (Roya l Highness) at 490 SR-409, Cathlamet
• Emergency purchase of an AC HVAC unit for the communications/server room
• Data sharing agreement with the Washington State Department of Health

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners will discuss an emergency declaration to purchase an AC HVAC unit for the IT server/communications room, approve a contract for indigent defense legal services, and consider multiple public works items including a snowplow attachment and a road closure timeline amendment. Health & Human Services requests reallocating behavioral health funds and approving agreements for the Hope Center and Employ Wahkiakum programs.

• Emergency purchase of AC HVAC unit for IT Server/Communications Room
• Contract with Gower Law Office for indigent defense legal services
• Purchase of ER&R Avalanche Elite Snowplow attachment
• Resolution closing East Sunny Sands Road – amended timeline
• Lease agreements with Pacific Mobile Structures for mobile offices during Elochoman campus remodel

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to address a ferry agreement and real estate pricing. The meeting includes a scheduled executive session to discuss the minimum sale or lease price of real estate.

• Puget Island Ferry Agreement with the International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots, Pacific Maritime Region
• Executive Session regarding minimum price for real estate sale or lease

Wahkiakum County Planning Commission

The Wahkiakum County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to continue discussion on the Comprehensive Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan (CFHMP) April 2024 draft. Commissioners will consider public comments and letters from the Lower Columbia Fish Recovery Board and Grays River Flood Control District, and may decide on revisions to the plan's scope and data. Previous discussions have focused on keeping fish recovery language out of the plan and aligning it with state and FEMA minimum requirements.

• Public hearing on Comprehensive Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan draft
• Review of comment letters from Lower Columbia Fish Recovery Board and Grays River Flood Control District
• Potential revisions to plan scope, data updates, and alignment with state RCW & FEMA requirements

Public Meeting Notice

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider a new agreement with the International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots for the Puget Island Ferry. An executive session is also scheduled to discuss the minimum sale or lease price of county real estate. No vote on the real estate matter will occur in open session.

• Puget Island Ferry agreement with the International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots, Pacific Maritime Region
• Executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(c) to consider minimum price for real estate sale or lease

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners will consider a consent agenda including resolutions authorizing fund expenditures totaling $27,318.17 and a voucher approval of $822,035.58. New business includes a Puget Island Ferry agreement with the International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots, and a resolution to close East Sunny Sands Road for US Army Corps dredge pipelines. Other items include a Superior Court request to hire a Deputy Court Clerk III and a Sheriff's Office interagency agreement for a re-entry demonstration project. An executive session is scheduled to discuss potential litigation.

• Consent agenda: Resolution No. 96-24 ($6,695.81 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund)
• Consent agenda: Resolution No. 97-24 ($2,165.16 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund)
• Consent agenda: Resolution No. 98-24 ($18,457.20 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund)
• New Business: Puget Island Ferry agreement with the International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots
• Public Works: Resolution closing East Sunny Sands Road for US Army Corps dredge pipeline installation

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss funding transfers for the Fair Fund and Solid Waste Fund. The meeting includes reviews of a fairground sidewalk project and an emergency alert system upgrade. The board will also consider a service agreement for a public health testing kiosk in Cathlamet.

• Voucher approval for $952,377.89
• Resolution No. 95-24: $30,000 transfer to Wahkiakum Solid Waste Fund
• Resolution No. 94-24: $16,567.17 expenditure from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Proposed $15,000 transfer from Fair Fund to Fair Revolving Checking Account
• Contract Change Order No. 1 with Granite Construction for Clear Creek Reconnection Project

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss an additional opioid settlement involving Kroger. The meeting also includes reviews of the annual SECO Basic Service Operating Contract for 911 services and a Spar Grant Award Contract for District Court. Additionally, the board will process routine voucher approvals.

• Additional Opioid Settlement – Kroger
• Annual SECO Basic Service Operating Contract for 911 services funding
• Spar Grant Award Contract with the Office of Public Defense
• Resolution No. 93-24 for Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund ($171.61)
• Voucher Approval - $48,734.06

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will meet to appoint a new Sheriff following the retirement of Mark Howie and swear in Judge Heidi Heywood. The agenda also includes discussions on courthouse grant applications and health service contracts.

• Appointment of successor to Sheriff Mark Howie
• Letter of support for Historic Courthouse Grant Application
• Contract with Nordic Construction, LLC for Elochoman Campus remodel
• Contract with Capital Region ESD 113 for youth prevention services
• Approval of vouchers totaling $152,526.63

Noxious Weed Control Board

This meeting consists of procedural items including the approval of minutes and vouchers. The board will also review a submitted written manager's report. No specific new or old business is listed on the agenda.

• Approval of May 6, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of manager's written report
• Approval of vouchers

Wahkiakum County Planning Commission

The Wahkiakum County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss the county's Comprehensive Plan Update. The meeting also includes further discussion and a possible vote regarding the draft Flood Hazard Management Plan Update.

• Possible vote on Flood Hazard Management Plan Update Draft
• Discussion of Wahkiakum County Comprehensive Plan Update
• Approval of May 23, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will review several resolutions, including a $330,000 loan from the Contingent Liabilities Cumulative Reserve Fund to the Public Health Fund. The agenda also includes an engineering agreement for the Wilson Creek Bridge East Valley Road Project and a liquor license request for the County Fair. Updates from Emergency Management and the Finance Committee are also scheduled.

• $330,000 loan from Contingent Liabilities Cumulative Reserve Fund to Public Health Fund
• Consultant agreement with DOWL Engineering for Wilson Creek Bridge East Valley Road Project
• Liquor license for Wahkiakum County Fair Foundation at 16 Fairgrounds Road
• Increasing surplus property disposal limit from $2,500 to $7,500
• Contract amendment No. 4 with the Department of Corrections

Health and Human Services Advisory Board

The Wahkiakum Health & Human Services Advisory Board will review a draft of the updated 2024 Bylaws. The meeting includes updates from several departments, including Public Health, Community Services, Behavioral Health, and Budget and Finance.

• Approval of May 16th, 2024, meeting minutes
• Review of draft updated Bylaws 2024
• Department updates for Public Health and Community Services
• Behavioral Health updates regarding Mental Health and SUD
• Budget and Finance updates

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several financial resolutions, including a $311,600 loan from the Contingent Liabilities Cumulative Reserve Fund to the Transit Fund. The meeting also includes discussions on public works bids for the Salmon Creek Culvert Replacement Project and potential sheriff's office vehicle purchases.

• Resolution authorizing a $311,600 loan from the Contingent Liabilities Cumulative Reserve Fund to the Transit Fund
• Bid acceptance from Granite Construction Company for the Salmon Creek Culvert Replacement Project
• Proposed purchase of a patrol vehicle for the Sheriff’s Office
• Support letter for Port District No. 2 grant application to renovate athletic fields
• Promotion of Deputy Treasurer II to Chief Deputy Treasurer/Investment Officer

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will discuss salary increases for certain sheriff's office positions and a contract for telehealth services. The board will also consider an animal service agreement with the Wahkiakum Animal Advocates Group. A work session regarding the clinic building is also scheduled.

• Salary increases for Under Sheriff, Chief Civil Deputy, and Administrative Assistant positions
• Small Works Contract with Renaud Electric for HVAC and generator installation
• Contract with Acorn Psychiatry for telehealth prescriber services
• Special Occasion Liquor License Permit for the Finnish American Folk Festival
• Animal Service Agreement with Wahkiakum Animal Advocates Group (WAAG)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a workshop regarding the Cathlamet Sort Yard Property. The meeting includes discussions on 9-1-1 system amendments, animal services agreements, and liquor license renewals. The board will also review several fund expenditures and contract bids.

• Workshop: Cathlamet Sort Yard Property
• Amendment to Comtech 9-1-1 call-taking system agreement
• Bid acceptance for Elochoman Campus Building B1 remodel
• Agreement with Washington State Department of Ecology for Grays River Stream Gauge
• Animal Services Agreement with Wahkiakum Animal Advocates Group (WAAG)

Public Meeting Notice

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners has adjourned its regular meeting to conduct a field site visit. The visit concerns the Columbia Land Trust’s Raitakka Road Project.

• Field site visit of the Columbia Land Trust’s Raitakka Road Project

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider several items, including a letter of support for a Port District No. 2 grant, funding for coastal hazard mitigation, building improvements for the Cathlamet Clinic, a contract for county logo design, a bid for generator and HVAC upgrades, and a Homeland Security Grant. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as minutes, claims, and vouchers.

• Letter of support for Port District No. 2 grant for Appelo Annex renovation
• Marine Resources Committee funding for coastal hazard outreach
• Replacement of siding, windows, and roof of Cathlamet Clinic building
• Contract with Henderson Graphics for county logo design
• Bid for generator upgrade and HVAC units for Emergency Responder Radio System

Wahkiakum Marine Resources Committee

The Wahkiakum County Marine Resources Committee is meeting to hear a guest presentation from MD Johnson and Wahkiakum High School students about their marine science/estuary education field trips, which is Task #7 of the MRC's funded projects. The committee will also consider approving the April 22, 2024 meeting minutes, and receive updates on quarterly reports, the Coastal Hazards Organizational Resilience Team (COHORT), project applications, and various committee reports.

• Guest presentation on Marine Science/Estuary Education Field Trips (Task #7)
• Approval of April 22, 2024 meeting minutes
• Quarterly Reports for Jan-Mar 2024 (Q3)
• Coastal Hazards Organizational Resilience Team (COHORT) update
• Update on project applications/requests for proposals

Wahkiakum County Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss the Wahkiakum County Comprehensive Plan update. The meeting also includes further discussion and a possible vote on the draft Flood Hazard Management Plan update.

• Discussion of Wahkiakum County Comprehensive Plan Update
• Possible vote on Flood Hazard Management Plan Update Draft

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on May 21, 2024, to approve routine expenditures and discuss new business, including a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week, a reimbursable agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation for bridge girder inspection, and the process to appoint a successor to an elective office. The agenda also includes a closed session for collective bargaining strategy.

• Resolution 66-24: $1,427.75 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 67-24: $130.75 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Voucher approval: $84,222.51
• Reimbursable agreement with WSDOT for bridge girder inspection
• Process to appoint a successor to an elective office

Health and Human Services Advisory Board

The Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services Advisory Board is meeting to approve the minutes from its April 18th meeting and receive updates from county health and community services departments. No guest speakers are scheduled. The agenda is largely procedural, with most time devoted to routine reports.

• Approval of April 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public Health update by Bischoff
• Community Services Manager update by Johnston
• Behavioral Health Manager update by Cruickshank (mental health and substance use disorder)
• Budget and Finance update by Collupy

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 several department requests. These include a treasurer hiring request, sheriff's office participation in a reentry program and equipment purchase, health department contracts, a call for bids on a culvert project, and a support letter for a DNR land transfer. The board will also enter a closed session for collective bargaining strategy.

• Consent agenda: $3,000 EMS fund, $219.45 properties fund, $21,461.73 electronic communications fund, $359,559.22 vouchers
• Treasurer request to hire at Step 2
• Sheriff: Letter of Intent for Reentry Demonstration Initiative; Small Works Roster for radio system generator and HVAC upgrade
• Health: Contract with Cascade Community Health for psychiatric care; contract amendment with Dept. of Commerce for homeless grant
• Public Works: Call for bids for Salmon Creek Culvert Replacement Project; Support letter for DNR Trust Land Transfer of 94 acres into Skamokawa Creek NRCA

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 then take up several department reports. Notable items include a memorandum of understanding to remove the District Court Administrator from union representation, road closures for the Great Whitetail Run, and multiple public works contracts. The board will also enter a closed session for collective bargaining strategy.

• Resolution 60-24: $350,000 from Emergency Medical Services Cumulative Reserve Fund
• MOU with AFSCME removing District Court Administrator from union representation
• Road closure of Steamboat Slough Road and Brooks Slough Road for Great Whitetail Run on May 18
• Contract with Granite Construction for Clear Creek Reconnection Project
• Contract with Bush Whacker's LLC for roadside mowing

Noxious Weed Control Board

The Noxious Weed Control Board is meeting to review the 2024 Cost Share Program and approve vouchers. The board will also review the manager's written report.

• 2024 Cost Share Program
• Approval of vouchers
• Review of manager's written report

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on April 23, 2024, to consider several items: an additional opioid settlement participation form, a contract for the Emergency Responder Radio System, a new job description for the District Court Administrator, an interagency data sharing agreement with the Washington State Auditor, and bid acceptance for the Clear Creek Reconnection project. The board will also receive an update from the Wahkiakum Clinic and hold an executive session to evaluate a candidate for appointment to elective office.

• Additional Opioid Settlement – Johnson & Johnson Participation Form
• Contract with Radio Communications Northwest for Emergency Responder Radio System project
• New job description for District Court Administrator position
• Interagency Data Sharing Agreement with Washington State Auditor
• Bid Acceptance for Clear Creek Reconnection project

Health and Human Services Advisory Board

The Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services Advisory Board is meeting to approve the minutes from its March 21st meeting and receive updates from county departments and community partners. No guest speakers are scheduled. The agenda is largely procedural, with routine reports from public health, community services, behavioral health, and budget staff.

• Approval of March 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public Health update by Bischoff
• Community Services Manager update by Johnston
• Behavioral Health Manager update by Cruickshank (mental health and substance use disorder)
• Budget and Finance update by Collupy

Public Meeting Notice

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to determine if an ordinance should be adopted to lower the speed limit on Columbia Street. The proposal includes creating a school speed zone at the St. James Preschool.

• Proposed reduction of Columbia Street speed limit from 35 mph to 25 mph
• Proposed creation of a school speed zone on Columbia Street from mile post 0.547 to mile post 0.647

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to reduce the speed limit on Columbia Street to 25 mph and create a School Speed Zone at St. James Preschool. The board will also open sealed bids for the Clear Creek Reconnection project, consider a letter of no objection for a conservation acquisition, and approve routine consent agenda items including fund expenditures and vouchers.

• Public hearing and resolution to reduce speed on Columbia Street to 25 mph and create School Speed Zone at St. James Preschool
• Sealed bid opening for Clear Creek Reconnection project
• Bid acceptance for courthouse landscaping
• Letter of No Objection for Columbia Land Trust's Salmon Recovery Funding Board conservation acquisition proposal
• Consent agenda: fund expenditures totaling $25,176.83 and voucher approval of $113,834.33

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with new business, proclamations, and sealed bid openings. The board will consider a grant agreement for fairgrounds sidewalk replacement, a WSU extension agent salary agreement, and a COPS grant for an emergency responder radio system upgrade. They will also open sealed bids for the Clear Creek Reconnection project and landscaping services, and hold an executive session to review a public employee's performance.

• Grant agreement with WA State Dept. of Agriculture for fairgrounds sidewalk replacement
• COPS grant agreement for Emergency Responder Radio System upgrade project
• Sealed bid opening for Clear Creek Reconnection (extended to April 16, 2024)
• Sealed bid openings for landscaping at courthouse and county properties
• Memorandum of Agreement with WSU for county share of Extension Agent salary

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners will consider a $350,000 EMS budget amendment for the Emergency Responder Radio System project, plus contract amendments for homeless grant deobligation and jail services. They'll also hear updates on the county logo, an appraiser promotion, and a timber sale report.

• EMS budget amendment: $350,000 for Emergency Responder Radio System (ERRS) Project
• Contract amendments: deobligate Consolidated Homeless Grant funding; fund jail services and non-medicaid outpatient services
• IT Committee: update on county's official logo/seal
• Assessor's Office: promotion of Residential Appraiser to Residential & Commercial Appraiser
• Consent agenda: $2,383.29 EMS, $7,148.01 County Properties, $174.70 LEOFF medical, $40,168.52 vouchers

Wahkiakum County Planning Commission

The Wahkiakum County Planning Commission is meeting to approve the agenda and prior meeting minutes, take public comment, and continue discussion of the Flood Hazard Management Plan Update Draft. The draft was previously discussed in February, with stakeholders raising concerns about outdated FEMA flood maps, incomplete infrastructure inventories, and the need for measurable goals.

• Further discussion of Flood Hazard Management Plan Update Draft
• Approval of agenda and January 25, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• February meeting noted concerns about 1990 FEMA flood maps and outdated data
• Stakeholder list approved in February to coordinate plan review

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to reduce the speed limit on Columbia Street to 25 mph and create a school speed zone at St. James Preschool. The board will also consider a letter of support for federal funding to preserve the Julia Butler Hansen House, approve a phone system upgrade purchase, and discuss bids for roadside mowing and landscape maintenance.

• Public hearing on ordinance to reduce Columbia Street speed to 25 mph and create school zone at St. James Preschool
• Letter of support for congressional funding to preserve the Julia Butler Hansen House
• Purchase of Solacom remote install services for phone system upgrade
• Bid acceptance for roadside mowing
• Grant agreement to replace horse arena footing at fairgrounds

Health and Human Services Advisory Board

The Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services Advisory Board is meeting to approve the February 15th meeting minutes and elect board officers. The agenda includes updates from public health, community services, behavioral health, and budget/finance departments, with no guest speakers scheduled.

• Approval of February 15th, 2024 meeting minutes
• Election of board officers
• Public Health update by Bischoff
• Behavioral Health Manager update by Cruickshank (mental health and substance use disorder)
• Budget and Finance update by Collupy

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider a speed limit reduction on Columbia Street, open sealed bids for roadside mowing, and discuss calls for bids for landscape maintenance. They will also hear from the Prosecuting Attorney's Office and Health & Human Services, and hold a workshop on the Conservation Fund and county timberlands.

• Request for speed limit reduction on Columbia Street
• Open sealed bids: Roadside Mowing
• Call for bids for landscape maintenance of courthouse and other county properties
• Resolution certifying compliance with RCW 36.16.030 regarding Coroner Position
• Resolution amending Health & Human Services Advisory Board

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to handle routine consent agenda items, including fund expenditures and voucher approvals, and to consider reappointments to two advisory boards. They will also hear a presentation for a sheriff's deputy and discuss a postponed public hearing on a Columbia Street speed limit reduction. The main action item is a call for bids for the Clear Creek Reconnection Project.

• Resolution 36-24: $4,183.96 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 37-24: $658.77 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Voucher approval: $915,262.09 and transfer batch $40,000.00
• Call for bids for Clear Creek Reconnection Project
• Reappointments to Johnson Park and Real Property Rights Advisory Boards

Public Meeting Notice

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider a request to vacate a portion of Greenslade Road. Residents may provide testimony on the matter during the meeting.

• Public hearing regarding the vacation of a portion of Greenslade Road

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve routine expenditures, including several reserve fund allocations, and will conduct a public hearing on the vacation of a portion of Greenslade Road. The board will also consider a sheriff's request to hire a deputy at Step 3 and discuss a Health & Human Services request to solicit bids for a building project.

• Public hearing on vacation of a portion of Greenslade Road
• Resolution 31-24: $8,786.96 for accumulated leave payout
• Resolution 32-24: $3,244.09 for EMS fund vouchers
• Resolution 34-24: $2,993.10 for LEOFF medical claims
• Sheriff's request to hire deputy at Step 3

Public Meeting Notice

The Wahkiakum County Noxious Weed Board is holding a public hearing to consider which weeds will be targeted for control in 2024. The board will also discuss the list of weeds to be placed on the Cost Share program for the year.

• Public hearing on 2024 noxious weed control list
• Review of 2024 Cost Share program weed list

Noxious Weed Control Board

The Board will review the 2024 County Weed List and discuss 2024 aquatic bids. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding 2024 cost sharing.

• 2024 County Weed List
• 2024 Aquatic Bids
• 2024 Cost Share Discussion

Noxious Weed Control Board

The Wahkiakum County Noxious Weed Board is holding a public hearing to consider which weeds to target for control in 2024. The board will also discuss which weeds will be included in the Cost Share program for the year.

• Public hearing on the 2024 noxious weed control target list
• Review of the 2024 Cost Share program weed list

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on February 27, 2024, to consider routine consent agenda items, including a $750,000 loan from the Contingent Liabilities Cumulative Reserve Fund to the Current Expense Fund, and several other fund expenditures. They will also discuss new business, including liquor license renewals, an IT contract, and a proposal selection for the Emergency Responder Radio System Upgrade Project. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Resolution 26-24: $750,000 loan from Contingent Liabilities Cumulative Reserve Fund to Current Expense Fund
• Resolution 27-24: Amends RCWC 2.55.360 for longevity wage increases for non-union county employees
• Resolution 28-24: $9,203.55 expenditure from Emergency Medical Services Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Liquor license renewals for The O, Angie’s Cathlamet Chevron, and The Duck Inn
• Proposal selection for Emergency Responder Radio System Upgrade Project

Wahkiakum County Planning Commission

The Wahkiakum County Planning Commission is meeting to approve the agenda and prior minutes, take public comment, and continue its discussion of the Flood Hazard Management Plan Update Draft. The draft was previously discussed in January, and the commission had voted to review it in depth at this meeting.

• Further discussion of Flood Hazard Management Plan Update Draft
• Approval of meeting minutes from January 25, 2024
• Public comment period

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss several administrative and departmental items. Topics include a request for a leave of absence for State Representative Joel McEntire and various department updates.

• Leave of absence request and temporary successor appointment for State Representative Joel McEntire
• Annual Maintenance and Support Renewal with Konica Minolta for OnBase ECM software
• Acceptance of 2024 rock products quotes
• Acceptance of 2024 asphalt products quotes
• Donation of a 14-passenger van to Health & Human Services

Health and Human Services Advisory Board

The Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services Advisory Board is meeting to approve past meeting minutes, elect board officers, and receive updates from department heads and a guest speaker. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of meeting minutes from October 19, 2023 and November 16, 2023
• Election of board officers
• Guest speaker: Terrie Howell (Wahkiakum HHS)
• Updates from Public Health, Community Services, CHA/CHIP, Behavioral Health, Budget and Finance

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider several administrative and operational items, including a public hearing notice for a request to vacate Greenslade Road, a discussion on a room rental agreement with the West End Food Bank, and a review of liability, property, and auto insurance options. The board will also hear reports from the Assessor, Extension Office, Health & Human Services, and Public Works, and may enter an executive session to evaluate a candidate for appointment to elective office.

• Public hearing notice for request to vacation Greenslade Road
• Discussion on room rental agreement with West End Food Bank
• MOU with AFSCME to reduce Behavioral Health Peer position hours from 40 to 32
• Budget revision for Residential Appraiser position
• Insurance discussion with Clear Risk Solutions

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve routine consent agenda items, including fund expenditures, and hear reports from county departments. Key items include a ferry service closure for maintenance, purchase of a used snowplow truck, a shoreline variance permit, and several personnel and contract actions.

• Resolution 14-24: $58,000 from Emergency Medical Services fund
• Ferry service closure Feb 12, 5-9 a.m. for engine maintenance
• Purchase of 2010 WSDOT snowplow/de-icer truck
• Shoreline/Variance Permit - McColl Dock Variance
• MOU with AFSCME for Behavioral Health Peer position reduction to 32 hrs/week

Wahkiakum County Planning Commission

The Wahkiakum County Planning Commission will meet to consider a shoreline substantial development/conditional use permit for the McColl Dock property, which involves expanding and raising the driveway, replacing pilings, and adding dock and gangway sections. The commission will also discuss the draft Flood Hazard Management Plan update. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Public hearing on McColl Dock Shoreline Permit for property at 259 SR 409, Cathlamet, parcel #110806440018
• Discussion of Flood Hazard Management Plan Update Draft
• Approval of agenda and July 27, 2023 meeting minutes
• Public comment period

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners will discuss support letters for state legislation regarding the Julia Butler Hansen state parks heritage center. The agenda also includes several resolutions for fund transfers and voucher approvals.

• Support letter for Senate Bill 6262 (Julia Butler Hansen state parks heritage center)
• Support letter for House Bill 2310 (Julia Butler Hansen state parks heritage center)
• Resolution No. 07-24: $775,000.00 transfer to Criminal Justice Current Expense Fund
• Engagement Letter for TDJ CPA, Inc. for the Auditor’s Office
• Contract with Community Integrated Health Services for Relias online training

Health and Human Services Advisory Board

The board will review meeting minutes from October and November 2023. Department leaders will provide updates on public health, community services, behavioral health, and budget matters.

• Approval of October 19th and November 16th, 2023 meeting minutes
• Guest presentation by Minette Smith and Terrie Howell
• Public Health department update
• Behavioral Health updates regarding Mental Health and SUD
• Budget and Finance department update

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a lease agreement with Cowlitz Family Health Center and a potential contract for the Chamber of Commerce. The Sheriff's Department may also request proposals to upgrade the county's emergency radio system.

• Lease Agreement with the Cowlitz Family Health Center for the clinic building
• Request to solicit public proposals for Wahkiaksun County Emergency Responder Radio System upgrades
• Resolution No. 04-24: $9,652.68 expenditure from Emergency Medical Services Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution No. 05-24: $4,944.11 expenditure from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution No. 06-24: $9,693.74 expenditure from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund

Public Meeting Notice

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a road vacation request. The body will consider the vacation of the end 0.23 miles of Greenwood Road.

• Public hearing for the vacation of 0.23 miles of Greenwood Road

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a request to vacate the final .23 miles of Greenwood Road. The agenda also includes discussions on internet system proposals, health care contracts, and funding for the Blanche Bradley Memorial Library.

• Public hearing for road vacation request for the end .23 miles of Greenwood Road
• Agreement with the Town of Cathlamet for Blanche Bradley Memorial Library funding assistance
• Selection of proposal for Internet and Telecommunications System
• Small Works Contract with Hamer Electric, Inc. for electrical and lighting repairs
• Approval of vouchers totaling $915,950.65 and a transfer batch of $52,852.71

Noxious Weed Control Board

The Noxious Weed Control Board will meet to discuss new board applications and the use of a Public Works pickup for de-icing. The board will also review a written manager's report and approve vouchers.

• Weed Board Applications
• Public Works use of pickup for de-icing
• Approval of vouchers

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review reappointments to the Fair Board and Board of Equalization. The meeting also includes discussions on a museum service agreement and cooperative funding for the Julia Butler Hansen Swimming Pool.

• Reappointments to the Fair Board
• Reappointments to the Board of Equalization
• Museum Service Agreement with the Wahkiakum Historical Society
• Cooperative Funding Agreement with the Town of Cathlamet for the Julia Butler Hansen Swimming Pool
• Cost proposal from Correctional Counseling, Inc. for Moral Reconation Therapy Training Course