2019-07-15 Business Meeting Minutes LEWIS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS(BOCC)
Business Meeting minutes
July 15, 2019
Present Commissioner Jackson, Commissioner Stamper, Commissioner Fund
Recorder Rieva Lester
Commissioner Jackson called the meeting to order at 10 a m , determined a quorum and then
proceeded with the flag salute
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
The commissioners honored Lewis County employees for reaching the following milestones
15 years. Sheriff's Office employee Amber Wilson
20 years.Sheriff's Office employee Jason Mauermann
25 years.Solid Waste employees Steve Skinner and Melanie Case and Clerk's Office employee Kim
Alexander
PUBLIC COMMENT
Linda Wood urged the commissioners to continue exploring the processes the Department of Ecology
would follow regarding allowing Crystal Geyser to pump water from the region
Frank Wood urged the county to stop Crystal Geyser's efforts to build a water-bottling plant in Lewis
County
Steve Jasmer praised the community's courage to take on a multi national, multi-billion dollar
corporation He urged the county to tell the EDC to stand down regarding Crystal Geyser's proposals
regarding Lewis County
Bob Summers spoke on behalf of Craig Jasmer Bob said Lewis County Code code needs to better reflect
the Comprehensive Plan and better protect the rural regions in Lewis County
Sally Clark outlined her complaints and concerns regarding Crystal Geyser, including its threats to file
lawsuits to bring the neighboring subdivision "to the table" when the company has ignored the group's
pleas to answer questions about its plans
Ray Motichka shared copies of"Corporate water mining and the effects on the local environment and
aquifer," a Linkedln piece written by well-driller Joshua Hail
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Don Welever shared his concerns about potentially sharing his aquifer with Crystal Geyser He said
Crystal Geyser's recent actions show that the company is not ethical and lacks morals and would not be
a good neighbor He urged members of the public to share their concerns with the Department of
Ecology
Teresa Brooks shared her concerns regarding Crystal Geyser's proposed plant, noting that she would not
have purchased land in the area had the plant existed when she was shopping
Commissioner Stamper said he will work to get accurate information out to the public
NOTICE ITEMS
Commissioner Fund made a motion to approve Resolutions 19-196 through 19-197 Commissioner
Stamper seconded
Resolution 19-196• Notice of Hearing for the second 2019 Budget Amendment for Current Expense
and Other Funds.The hearing will begin at or after 10 a m July 29,2019, in the Commissioners'
Hearing Room
County Manager Erik Martin spoke to the resolution He said the notice reflects a revenue increase of
$5,423,474 and an expenditure increase of$3,656,313, which constitutes a $1,767,161 change of use of
fund balance
Resolution 19-197.Vendor Publication
Chief accountant Suzette Smith, representing the Auditor's Office, spoke to the resolution She said the
notice is a call for interested parties to add their companies to the vendor list
Motion passed 3-0.
CONSENT ITEMS
Commissioner Stamper made a motion to approve minutes from the July 8, 2019, meeting as well as
Resolution 19-198. Commissioner Fund seconded
Resolution 19-198 Approval of warrants/claims against the various county departments.
Chief accountant Suzette Smith, representing the Auditor's Office, said warrants 816325 through
816716 and direct disbursements 1004 through 1017, 1031, 1034, 1036, 1039, 1040, 1042 and 1049
were issued the week of July 5 for payments totaling $1,026,776.37 Suzette said payroll/benefit
warrants 795584 through 795651 and Automatic Deposits 1 through 605 also were approved for
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payments totaling$3,829,723 94 Suzette noted a skip in sequence for warrants 816288 through
816324,which were issued on behalf of Special Purpose Districts
Motion passed 3-0.
DELIBERATION ITEMS
Commissioner Fund made a motion to approve Resolutions 19-199 through 19-204. Commissioner
Stamper seconded
Resolution 19-199 Authorize a contract between Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments
(CWCOG)and Lewis County for costs of transportation planning work performed.
County Engineer Tim Fife spoke to the resolution He said the annual agreement runs July 1, 2019, to
June 30, 2020
Resolution 19-200.Approve a contract between Lewis County and Washington State Department of
Social and Health Services(DSHS), Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)to provide
services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
JP Anderson, Interim Director of Public Health and Social Services, spoke to the resolution He said
agreement awards$914,202, which will be used to provide administration,training, community
education and consumer support to help county residents who have developmental disabilities He said
the agreement runs through June 30, 2020
Resolution 19-201•Approve a Consolidated Homeless Grant(CHG)Agreement between the
Washington State Department of Commerce (DOC)and Lewis County.
JP Anderson, Interim Director of Public Health and Social Services, spoke to the resolution He said the
agreement awards$1,737 278, which will be used to provide case management, shelter and housing
help to families and individuals at risk of or experiencing homelessness He said the two-year agreement
runs through June 30, 2021
Resolution 19-202. Reappoint Cindy Mund, Lynn Ford and Elizabeth Hicker to the Lewis-Mason
Thurston Area Agency on Aging(LMTAAA)
Commissioner Stamper briefly spoke to the resolution He said the three individuals do an outstanding
job representing the county
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Resolution 19-203• Designate and appoint individuals to the Washington Counties Risk Pool
County Manager Erik Martin spoke to the resolution He said the list may be again be updated after a
vacant position is filled
Resolution 19-204. Reappoint Steve Ward to the Boundary Review Board
Commissioner Fund briefly spoke to the resolution
Motion passed 3-0.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Commissioner Fund discussed the weekend's events, including Toledo's Cheese Days and the Pioneer
Pie Social
Commissioner Stamper and Commissioner Jackson also talked about the Toledo parade
Commissioner Jackson discussed Coach Ron Brown
Ron Averill of Centralia thanked the commissioners for approving an additional $50,000 for the senior
Nutrition program
Susan DeLaire invited the audience to the Lewis County Seniors' upcoming Shop and Sip event
PRESS CONFERENCE
No questions
ADJOURNMENT
The BOCC Business Meeting adjourned at 10 51 a m ,with the next Business Meeting scheduled for
10 a m Monday,July 22, 2019, in the Commissioners' Hearing Room (Room 223)
Please note that minutes from the BOCC Business Meeting are not verbatim A recording of the meeting may be
purchased at the BOCC office, or video footage can be viewed at no charge at LewisCountyWa.gov/bocc-meetings
Video footage of BOCC meetings also is aired on Comcast Channel 3 at 10 a.m.,2 p.m., 6 p.m., and 10 p.m daily
Video footage also can be found on the Lewis County Commissioners Facebook page
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