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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-07-06 BOCC Wrap-UpBOCC Wrap-Up / County Manager Update July 6, 2026 9:01 a.m. Present: Commissioner Pollock, Commissioner Brummer, Commissioner Swope, County Manager Ryan Barrett, Becky Butler, Geoff Soderquist, Rocky Lyon, David Bailey, Scott Gripp, Gabe Anzelini, Mindy Brooks, Meja Handlen, Natalie Kamieniecki, Rudy Rodriguez, Sam Allen, Sherri Dokken, Vanessa Ruelas, Matt Cockrell Guest(s): Unnamed guests Recorder: Rieva Lester Public comment: None. Executive session: At 9:02 a.m., Commissioner Pollock announced that the Board would be going into executive session until 9:15 a.m. to discuss Restorical Research / Centralia landfill with Chief Civil DPA David Bailey and outside counsel Matt Cockrell under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) and to discuss County application of statutory procedures required by RCW 42.12 with DPA Scott Gripp under RCWs 42.30.110(1)(h) and 42.30.110(1)(i). Ryan Barrett, Becky Butler, Geoff Soderquist and Rocky Lyon also joined. At 9:15 a.m., Commissioner Pollock extended executive session until 9:18 a.m. Executive session ended at 9:18 a.m. Commissioner Pollock noted that no decisions had been made. Commissioner Brummer made a motion to authorize insurance counsel to proceed with settlement negotiations regarding Restorical Research / Centralia landfill as discussed in executive session. Commissioner Swope seconded. Motion passed 3-0. Commissioner Brummer made a motion to direct staff to advertise and accept applications to fill a vacancy (Position 4) on Winlock City Council. Commissioner Swope seconded. Motion passed 3-0. Agenda change: Commissioner Brummer made a motion to add to the July 7, 2026, BOCC Business Meeting Resolution 26-202: Dedicate replicas of the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights to the Lewis County Historic Courthouse in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Commissioner Swope seconded. Motion passed 3-0. Proposed ordinance regarding endangerment of children: Commissioner Swope reviewed a proposed ordinance modeled after one established by Snohomish County to allow the search of property when children or other dependents are exposed to synthetic opioids. Human Resources compensation consideration: Ryan Barrett reviewed the request. Commissioner Brummer made a motion to increase Chloe Nugent’s salary from a Grade 122, Step 6 to a Grade 122, Step 10 effective Oct. 1, 2026. Commissioner Swope seconded. Motion passed 3-0. Minute folders: Commissioner Brummer made a motion to approve minute folders for the weeks of June 8, 15 and 22. Commissioner Swope seconded. Motion passed 3-0. Vacancies: The commissioners reviewed vacancies on the Public Facilities District (PFD) and the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC). They directed staff to draft resolutions appointing Leah Sisemore to PFD and Lenee Langdon to LTAC. WSAC County Leaders Conference: All three commissioners said they plan to attend the WSAC County Leaders Conference Nov. 17-19 in Tacoma. They directed staff to cancel affected meetings. Correspondence / new business: The commissioners discussed correspondence received from the No Place for a Mine group. The commissioners said they would like the group to provide an update via email instead of in person. The commissioners also discussed an upcoming Energy Peer Exchange conference as well as correspondence received regarding Foron Road. Meeting adjourned at 10:04 a.m.