With an interim arrangement to have the state building codes division handle building permits in Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam, and Wheeler counties now in place, attention now turns to developing a long-term solution.  Mid-Columbia Council of Governments had handled building codes issues for those counties, but that organization is being dismantled.  County Commissioner Rod Runyon says it would take some time to determine if it is feasible for the County to do it on their own.  Runyon believes the main thing is to make sure there is a local location for contractors to get their permits and inspections taken care of.  The County is leasing the state office space in the Wasco County Planning and Public Works building on Highway 30 in The Dalles.