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Jan 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Klickitat County Board Of Health Regular Meeting Minutes
The board meeting included the introduction of a new board member and the re-election of Commissioner Ihrig as Chair. The Health Director provided an overview of department programs, funding, and workforce development, followed by a report on Behavioral Health services, staffing, and the implementation of an electronic medical record system. Additionally, the board approved a new Environmental Health fee schedule.
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The board reviewed updates regarding public works projects, public defender hiring processes, and various administrative matters including software contract renewals, HR position advertisements, and staffing concerns within emergency management. The session included a closed session regarding collective bargaining and an executive session to discuss potential litigation. Business agenda items included bid openings for preventative maintenance, renaming the emergency management department, and a public hearing regarding fee schedule changes for planning. Consent agenda items involved approval of technology agreements, various service contracts, and reappointments of commissioners to regional committees. Additionally, the board held a workshop to discuss flagpole expenses, probation services and hiring, public safety luncheon planning, and proposed workshop topics for the calendar year.
Nov 12, 2025·BoardMeeting
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Board of County Commissioners Klickitat County Meeting Minutes
The board received updates regarding public works projects, planning department regulations, and emergency management systems. Key business items included bid openings for road overlay and maintenance projects, as well as final approvals for various short plats and boundary line adjustments. Financial actions involved the adoption of the 2026 preliminary budget, setting public hearings for the capital improvement plan, and authorizing payroll and accounts payable. Additionally, the board established a new County Administrator position, appointed an interim administrator, and reviewed jail housing and district court service agreements.
Nov 4, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes
The meeting encompassed departmental updates from Public Works and Economic Development/Natural Resources, a closed session regarding labor negotiations, and approval of the business agenda. The Board approved the consent agenda, including administrative service agreements, personnel authorizations, various project contracts, property adjustments, and board appointments. Financial approvals included multiple pay estimates for HVAC and infrastructure projects, payroll warrants, and accounts payable. New business discussions involved the Columbia Gorge Regional Airport T-Hangar project, a legislative steering committee appointment, and grant applications. Additionally, the Board held workshops on structural efficiencies and budget planning for the 2026 fiscal year, including discussions on organizational charts, fiscal improvement plans, capital improvements, and cost-of-living adjustments for employees.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
