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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-06-15 BOCC Wrap-UpBOCC Wrap-Up / County Manager Update June 15, 2026 9:01 a.m. Present: Commissioner Pollock, Commissioner Brummer, Commissioner Swope, County Manager Ryan Barrett (remotely), Becky Butler, DPA Scott Gripp, Natalie Kamieniecki, Mindy Brooks, Geoff Soderquist, Becky Butler, Matt Patana, Fionna Valezquez, Graham Gowing, John Abplanalp, Meja Handlen, Rachel Lester, Sherri Dokken, Tom Stanton Guest(s): Recorder: Rieva Lester Public comment: None. Executive session: At 9:01 a.m., Commissioner Pollock announced that the Board would be going into executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) until 9:10 a.m. to discuss two topics – Lewis County Historical Society and Lewis County Investment Pool – with DPA Scott Gripp. Also in attendance were Ryan Barrett (by phone) and Becky Butler. At 9:10 a.m., Commissioner Pollock extended executive session until 9:12 a.m. At 9:12 a.m., Commissioner Pollock extended executive session until 9:15 a.m. Executive session ended at 9:15 a.m. Commissioner Pollock noted that no decisions had been made. Commissioner Brummer made a motion to add three topics to the agenda for the June 16, 2026, BOCC Business Meeting. • Resolution 26-184: Issue a call for bids for Historic Courthouse Repointing project • Resolution 26-185: Notice of hearing for Ordinance 1381 which would update membership guidelines for the Lewis County Law and Justice Council • Ordinance 1380: Adopt a temporary moratorium on the establishment of Family Burial Grounds in unincorporated Lewis County and direct Community Development to develop implementing requirements. Commissioner Swope seconded. Motion passed 3-0. Public Works reclassification request (Parts Specialist): Geoff Soderquist reviewed the reclassification request. Commissioner Swope made a motion to approve the Public Works reclassification request for the Parts Specialist effective June 16, 2026. Commissioner Brummer seconded. Motion passed 3-0. 2027 budget call letter / budget planning: The commissioners reviewed the final draft of the 2027 budget call letter. Becky said she will review it with electeds and directors June 17 then send it out. Washington State University (WSU) Extension contract: Becky Butler and Rieva Lester said they are seeking additional information from WSU regarding the MOA. Garlic Fest dog policy: The commissioners said they support allowing dogs at Garlic Fest. They directed Fionna Valezquez to present the policy via resolution. Proposed Rodeo contract: Fionna reviewed the contract. The commissioners directed Fionna Valezquez to present the contract via resolution. Current regulations regarding data-processing centers: The commissioners reviewed and approved the draft press release. Fairgrounds update / press release: The commissioners reviewed the draft press release. Matt Patana said the Midway project is breaking ground. Correspondence: The commissioners discussed correspondence received regarding changes to Centralia College’s diesel degree program. Meeting adjourned at 9:46 a.m.