HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-06-22 BOCC Wrap-UpBOCC Wrap-Up
June 22, 2026
9 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Pollock, Commissioner Brummer, Commissioner Swope, Becky Butler, David
Bailey, Alex Murray, Arny Davis, Matt Patana, Geoff Soderquist
Guest(s):
Recorder: Tammy Martin
Public comment: None.
Executive session: At 9 a.m., Commissioner Pollock announced the Board would be going into executive
session RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) until 9:05 am. to discuss the Lewis County Historical Museum with David
Bailey.
Executive session ended at 9:05 a.m. Commissioner Pollock noted that no decisions had been made.
Forest Service / Secure Rural Schools (SRS) form: Becky Butler explained how SRS funds are currently
allocated. Commissioner Brummer made a motion to continue with current allocations. Commissioner
Swope seconded. Motion passed 3-0.
Treasurer’s Office positions: Arny Davis spoke to the operational needs of the Treasurer’s Office. Arny
proposed a Senior Investment Officer position due to additional portfolio management needs. He said
the position would maintain public reporting and financial analysis and provide a higher level of account
oversight. This would be a reclassification from step 130 to 133. Commissioner Brummer said he is
supportive of the proposal and suggested running the grade and impact through Human Resources.
Arny presented a request to increase the salary for the Chief Deputy position. Becky Butler said HR is
evaluating the current request.
Washington State University (WSU) Extension contract: Becky said she requested a revised MOU
outlining the differences for the WSU Extension contract for 2026.
2027 budget: Becky routed the official 2027 budget call letter for the Commissioners to initial. This will
be sent out countywide once signed.
Burlington Northern Sante Fe lease for Historical Museum building: Matt Patana discussed the lease
for the Historical Museum. Matt questioned whether the associated Department of Commerce grant
would remain transferrable if Lewis County no longer held the lease.
Capital Facilities Plan project requests: Matt asked for Board approval for the fire alarm project,
approve second floor improvements, approve a park host stipend, Juvenile siding replacement, and the
Community Development siding replacement. Commissioner Brummer made a motion to approve the
Capital Facilities project requests. Commissioner Swope seconded. Motion passed 3-0.
Correspondence: There was correspondence regarding from a local constituent proposing establishing a
quiet zone. The crossing in question suffers from limited visibility and has a history of past safety
incidents.
Announcements / new business / calendars: Commissioner Swope announced he will be out of office
for the NACo Rural Energy Academy Peer Exchange from June 29 to July 1. He said he’ll be out of the
office on July 13 as well.
Meeting adjourned at 9:36 a.m.