HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-09-02 Directors UpdateDirectors’ Update
September 2, 2026
9 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Pollock, Commissioner Brummer (remotely), Commissioner Swope, County
Manager Ryan Barrett, Becky Butler, Mindy Brooks, Doyle Sanford, Geoff Soderquist, Matt Patana, Wes
Anderson, Alex Murray, Tammy Martin, Sarah Hensley, Heather Rodriguez, Meja Handlen, Sherri
Dokken, Tom Stanton, Graham Gowing, Nathaniel Barr, Rudy Rodriguez
Guest(s): Unnamed guest
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Public comment: None.
Wes Anderson discussed a resolution to list the bids received and contractor selected for the Tucker
Road Paving Project, F.A. Project NO. STPR-F212(002), CRP-2213D.
Doyle Sanford discussed a resolution to modify the burn restrictions to allow recreational campfires in
designated campgrounds and on private lands in approved firepits and to allow the use of solid fuel
BBQs effective 12:01 a.m. Sept. 3.
Commissioner Brummer made a motion to modify the burn restrictions to allow recreational
campfires in designated campgrounds and on private lands in approved firepits and to allow the use
of solid fuel BBQs effective at 12:01 a.m. Sept. 3.
Commissioner Swope made a motion to move two consent items and two deliberation items to the
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, BOCC Business Meeting agenda. Commissioner Brummer seconded. Motion
passed 3-0.
Teitzel water agreement executive session: Discussion did not take place.
Building inspector position succession planning: Mindy Brooks said she has a building inspector vacancy
to fill. She requested permission to hire an additional building inspector in preparation for Doyle
Sanford’s upcoming retirement. Mindy said the costs will be covered by permit fees.
Commissioner Swope made a motion to approve the plan to hire two building inspectors - as outlined
in the Community Development succession plan - effective Sept. 16. Commissioner Brummer
seconded. Motion passed 3-0.
Senior centers / ADA access (Packwood and Morton): Alex Murray reviewed plans to improve ADA
access at the Packwood and Morton senior centers, which would entail converting the existing
restrooms into single-use, unisex restrooms by removing the partitions. He said Facilities will seek grants
to address the remaining senior centers. The commissioners said they are in support of the proposal.
Calendars: The commissioners said they will cancel the Oct. 14 Directors’ Update and instead review
items during the following Monday’s Wrap-Up meeting (Oct. 19) as the Hearing Room will be
unavailable during the A/V update project.
Meeting adjourned at 9:20 a.m.