Skamania County Board of Commissioners, Feb. 3 — Still no clarity how much federal funding for emergency services will come via Secure Rural Schools Title III. It’s a tricky spot since contracts are already written. From documenter Addison Woodside.
Mosier City Council, Feb. 4 — Skate park rules are approved, and a contract to build it authorized. The nature-based stormwater plan may get more scrutiny before Mosier commits to moving ahead. From documenter lynda ontiveros.
Stevenson Planning Commission, Feb. 9 — Commissioners heard plans for a private campground near Skamania Lodge, with 17 sites. Questions about sanitation, fire control, traffic, etc., led to no decision until the plan is more complete. From documenter Charlie Kelley.
White Salmon Tree Board, Feb. 9 — White Salmon’s tree map is getting close to creation. Look for a draft at March’s Tree Fest. The board is also considering the appropriate fees when developers don’t replace cut trees, and how to use the funds. From documenter Caroline Elliott.
Skamania County Board of Commissioners, Feb. 10 — State budget cuts could send local public health back to being “woefully underfunded” again. And lots of boards need volunteers! Interested in weeds, libraries or economic development? Contact the county! From documenter Linda Zeigenfuss.
White Salmon Planning Commission, Feb. 11 — Shared utilities and pre-approved building plans are among the top priorities for the planning commission this year. Also, Washington State University landscape architecture and planning students are using White Salmon to develop their projects. From documenter Charlie Kelley.
Wy’East Rural Fire District, Feb. 12 — This brief fire district meeting focused on technology, specifically the progress on new computer-aided dispatch and mobile data unit systems. Both should streamline district operations. Seismic upgrades need some tweaking. Budget looks good “barring any bad situations.” From documenter Kathy Pickering
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