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Skamania County approves consent agenda, vouchers, two ADA vans and a real-estate purchase
Summary
Skamania County commissioners on April 29 approved routine business items and two notable purchases: replacement ADA-accessible minivans for senior services and a commercial real-estate purchase funded with state Department of Natural Resources money.
Skamania County commissioners on April 29 approved routine business items and two notable purchases: replacement ADA-accessible minivans for senior services and a commercial real-estate purchase funded with state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) allocation.
The board approved the consent agenda with a clerical correction to change a line-item that misstated the number of previously ordered dump trucks. The board then approved vouchers dated April 29 totaling $349,093.41, with $82,584.69 charged to the current expense fund.
The board next authorized the purchase of two ADA-accessible minivans for senior services. Commissioners said both vehicles being replaced had more than 300,000 miles and one had “significant issues.” Staff and commissioners discussed using existing grant match funds (referred to in the meeting as LAP CF funds and certain reserve accounts) to cover the local match; county staff said the funds had been allocated by an earlier board resolution and could be reallocated or amended in the coming weeks. Commissioners voted to approve the purchase.
The board also voted to approve a commercial and investment real-estate purchase-and-sale agreement using funds provided earlier by DNR. Commissioners said the building is already used by government services and that the county has a 45-day feasibility/inspection period; they directed staff to confirm that the purchase and any future remodel would comply with the original DNR funding terms and to hold a portion of the funds in reserve for maintenance or rehabilitation if allowable under the DNR agreement.
Votes at a glance
- Consent agenda (clerical amendment to correct number of dump trucks): approved (motion carried). - Vouchers dated 04/29/2025: approved; total $349,093.41; current expense $82,584.69. - Authorization to purchase two ADA minivans for senior services: approved; commissioners discussed using LAP CF/reserve funds for the required match and agreed staff would make budget adjustments in coming weeks. - Commercial and investment real-estate purchase and sale agreement (use of DNR funds): approved; board noted 45-day inspection/feasibility window and requested confirmation of allowable uses under DNR terms.
Ending
No votes failed or were tabled during the session; staff were directed to follow up on fund reallocations, DNR compliance and to return any required budget amendments to the board for formal action.
