HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-07-22 Directors UpdateDirectors’ Update
July 22, 2026
9 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Pollock, Commissioner Brummer, Commissioner Swope, Becky Butler, Chief Civil
DPA David Bailey, Captain Chris Tawes, Matt Patana, Rocky Lyon, Natalie Kamieniecki, Terry Swanson,
Kimberly Edminster, Connor Wilmovsky, Charles Edmonson, Casey Mauermann, Erika Katt, Graham
Gowing, Heather Rodriguez, Meja Handlen, Natalie Mauermann, Rudy Rodriguez, Sarah Hensley, Sherri
Dokken
Guest(s): Hailey Compton, Brett Hultberg, Shad Hail and many members of the Juvenile Detention team
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Public comment: None.
Employee recognition: The commissioners honored two Juvenile employees for going above and
beyond in their duties: Hampton and Juvenile Detention Officer II Hailey Compton and Juvenile
Detention Officer Brett Hultberg for going above and beyond in their duties.
The commissioners commended both for their willingness to cover shifts, their positive attitudes and
their flexibility, commitment and dependability.
Executive session: At 9:06 a.m., Commissioner Pollock announced that the Board would be going into
executive session with Chief Civil DPA David Bailey under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) until 9:15 a.m. to discuss
two topics: Brandon McDonald tort claim and Lewis County investment banking. Becky Butler and
Captain Chris Tawes joined.
• At 9:15 a.m., Commissioner Pollock extended executive session until 9:20 a.m.
• At 9:20 a.m., Commissioner Pollock extended executive session until 9:25 a.m.
• At 9:25 a.m., Commissioner Pollock extended executive session until 9:30 a.m.
Executive session ended at 9:30 a.m. Commissioner Pollock noted that no decisions had been made.
Resolutions
Rieva Lester discussed a call for bids for cremation process for indigent (unclaimed) decedents.
Charles Edmonson discussed a resolution to reappoint Katherine Humphrey to the Lewis County Noxious
Weed Control Board.
Kimberly Edminster discussed a resolution regarding the intent to vacate an unimproved Alley in Block
B, in the Plat of Doty, Doty, WA.
Becky Butler discussed a resolution to authorize legal defense and indemnity for Jesse Anderson, Tristan
Dickey, Christopher Tawes, Christopher Sweet, Giovanny Dominguez Gonzalez, Adam Rosales-Reyes,
Nathaniel Gluck, Andrea Lowe and Kevin Schultz, and their marital community, if any, regarding a
lawsuit brought by Kyle Scott - Case No. 3:25-cv-06181-BHS-TLF.
Connor Wilmovsky discussed a hearing to approve a franchise renewal to Middle Fork Water System to
install, construct, operate and maintain water and sewer system facilities within county road rights of
way.
Natalie Kamieniecki discussed a hearing to affirm the temporary six-month moratorium on the
establishment of Family Burial Grounds, as adopted by Resolution 26-190, following the public hearing
required by RCW 36.70A.390.
Commissioner Brummer made a motion to move one notice item, two consent items, three
deliberation items and two hearings to the Tuesday, July 28, 2026, BOCC Business Meeting agenda.
Commissioner Swope seconded. Motion passed 3-0.
Announcements / new business
Transfer station lease agreement: Rocky Lyon provided an overview of the county’s transfer station
lease agreement with the Solid Waste Disposal District. He and Becky noted that the bond is now paid
off, so payments that historically have gone to the General Fund now would go to a capital projects fund
for the transfer station. Rocky noted that the process to shift the funds to the transfer station’s capital
projects fund can take place incrementally. Rocky suggested the county and SWDD consider purchasing
property and potentially building a new transfer station facility, noting that cost savings would be
substantial. The commissioners said the Disposal District will discuss the topic the following week.
Commissioner Swope made a motion to amend the agenda to include a discussion regarding the Port
of Centralia mediation. Commissioner Brummer seconded. Motion passed 3-0.
Mindy Brooks provided a recap of a Port of Centralia / City of Centralia meeting that took place July 21.
Mindy said she has drafted a letter regarding the county’s desire to continue participating in mediation.
The commissioners directed Mindy and Commissioner Swope to respond to the city and port.
Treasurer's Office request to extend Investment and Banking Officer casual help position: The
commissioners said they’ll further discuss the topic July 29.
Calendars: The group reviewed their calendars. Commissioner Pollock noted she’ll be attending a
County Road Association Board (CRAB) meeting July 29-31.
Meeting adjourned at 10:04 a.m.