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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-09-21 BOCC Wrap-Up CM UpdateBOCC Wrap-Up / County Manager Update September 21, 2026 9 a.m. Present: Commissioner Pollock (remote), Commissioner Brummer, Commissioner Swope, County Manager Ryan Barrett, Becky Butler, Chief Civil DPA David Bailey, Fionna Velazquez, Amanda Price, Geoff Soderquist, Matt Patana, Hannah Loose, Todd Chaput, Amanda Price, Grace Jimenez, Graham Gowing, Mindy Brooks, Rudy Rodriguez, Sherri Dokken Guest(s): Winlock Mayor Victoria Marincin, Alicia Hornburg, unnamed guests Recorder: Rieva Lester Public comment: None. Business Meeting agenda update: Commissioner Swope made a motion to add the following hearing to the Sept. 22, 2026, BOCC Business Meeting agenda: Resolution 26-400: Approve a franchise renewal to Rene and Jeannette Remund to install, construct, operate and maintain water facilities within county road rights of way. Commissioner Brummer seconded. Motion passed 2-0, with Commissioner Pollock abstaining. Garlic Fest and Southwest Washington Fair recaps: Fionna Velazquez provided an overview of the 2026 fair and Garlic Fest. Executive session: At 9:21 a.m., Commissioner Brummer announced that the Board would be going into executive session with Chief Civil DPA David Bailey under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) until 9:31 a.m. to discuss Butler Amusements. At 9:31 a.m., Commissioner Brummer extended executive session until 9:36 a.m. Executive session ended at 9:36 a.m. Commissioner Brummer noted that no decisions had been made. Commissioner Swope made a motion to direct the PA’s office to send correspondence to Butler Amusements as discussed in executive session. Commissioner Pollock seconded. Motion passed 3-0. Onalaska Shop change order: Geoff Soderquist reviewed the change order. Commissioner Swope made a motion to approve a supplement to the Onalaska (508) Shop Hazmat Study with Landau that will increase costs from $54,200 to $66,700, an increase in excess of 10 percent. Commissioner Pollock seconded. Motion passed 3-0. Economic Alliance monthly update: EA Executive Director Todd Chaput provided updates on EA’s recent activities, including: • Hosting a tourism celebration Sept. 18 • Launching a focus on Discover Volcano Country • Working on grants for Packwood Trails and inventory recreational opportunities • Attending state Designation Marketing Organization event in October • Moving to Placer AI for travel data • Working to expand economic development in Centralia • Attending upcoming Cascadia summit • Working on uses for woody debris • Working with businesses interested in IPAT, Winlock and the ports Capital maintenance budget: Matt Patana reviewed the request. Commissioner Swope made a motion to add $15,000 to the capital maintenance budget for the Toledo Senior Center HVAC system from Fund 301. Commissioner Pollock seconded. Motion passed 3-0. Winlock .09 / Distressed Counties request: Rieva Lester said the .09 committee forwarded on the commissioners Winlock’s request for $2,571,000 to purchase 16 acres of Hilltop property to develop City Hall Campus and improve area stormwater and development capacity. The commissioners discussed the request and said they would like to revisit the topic Sept. 28. 2027 Legislative Roundtable: The commissioners said they would like to meet with the legislative liaisons prior to the Legislative Roundtable. Commissioner Swope left at 9:57 a.m. Budget meeting overview: Becky Butler reviewed the upcoming budget meetings. Meeting adjourned at 9:58 a.m.