Klickitat County administrator gives update at Nov 25 meeting

Van Cleave reported that the solid waste management plan update was nearing completion, and he hoped to have a draft for commissioners to review at their Jan. 7 meeting. He also reminded them that a two-year grant from the Department of Ecology was to explore the possibility of curbside pickups of organic garbage in Bingen and White Salmon and what tipping fees would be charged by Dirt Huggers at their facility in Dallesport.

Flagpole variance

Under the public comment section, Ty Ross announced a project to put up giant U.S. flag with a 50 foot flagpole. The location was not mentioned, other than in Goldendale, likely near the courthouse. He said the height of the flagpole would require a variance from the city, and would also need the signature of one of the county commissioners. Goldendale Mayor Dave Jones and others spoke up in favor of the project.

Commissioners did not immediately respond to the request in favor of hearing other public comments.

In the formal afternoon session, commissioners approved one short plat and one boundary line adjustment. They did pull one item involving a new phone system for the county off of the consent agenda for later discussion but did approve:

• Certification of the 2026 county general taxing district and county road taxing district property tax levies.

• Advertisement for an HR Analyst in the Human Resources Department.

• Advertisement for an IT System Administrator in the Goldendale Information Technology Department.

• A public meeting for a boundary line adjustment, BLA 024-14, Kennedy/Twohy/Randall.

• A public meeting for a short plat, SPL 2025-09, Grindling

• A public meeting for a boundary line adjustment, BLA 2025-04, Tibke/Tromble/Mason.

• Professional economic development services agreement with KCPEDA to provide professional development services from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027.

• The appointment of a Senior Services Advisory Board member.

• The re-appointment of a Senior Services Advisory Board member.

• Change order # 1 for the Columbia Gorge Regional Airport business park phase 2 in the estimated amount of $245,633.80.

• A temporary increase of the credit card limit on the Emergency Management E-911 card.

• A temporary increase of the credit card limit on Emergency Management Filiberto Ontiveros Jr’s card.

• An amendment to Interlocal Funding Assistance Agreement C20125 with Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP).

• Award of Bid for the Snowden Road overlay, CRP 386.

Commissioners did not schedule a workshop on the 27th, due to the Thanksgiving holiday.