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2019-01-28 BOCC Wrap UpWrap-Up Meeting January 28, 2019 9:05 a.m. Present: Commissioner Stamper, Commissioner Fund, County Manager Erik Martin, Archie Smith, Eric Eisenberg, Lara McRea Guests: Alex Brown, Dr. Lindsey Pollock Recorder: Rieva Lester The group discussed the federal government’s recent shutdown. At this point, the group said, no one has indicated it has affected Lewis County. Archie Smith left at 9:05 a.m. At 9:07 a.m., Commissioner Stamper announced that the Board was going into Executive Session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) for 10 minutes to discuss pending and potential litigation regarding Cortland / Hupy / Green. At 9:17 a.m., the Board extended Executive Session for 5 minutes. At 9:22 a.m., the Board extended Executive Session for 5 minutes. At 9:27 a.m., the Board extended Executive Session for 3 minutes. Executive Session ended at 9:30 a.m. with Commissioner Stamper, Commissioner Fund, Erik Martin, Lara McRea, Alex Brown and Lindsey Pollock in attendance. Commissioner Fund made a motion to allow the city of Winlock to amend its scope for $27,000 originally awarded to it for sewer work and to allow Winlock to apply that funding to infrastructure improvements, including fees for obtaining water rights. Commissioner Stamper seconded. Motion passed 2-0. The group discussed bills in the Legislature. Commissioner Fund made a motion to authorize the chair, Bobby Jackson, to sign the five-year verification visit form for the Community Rating System. Commissioner Stamper seconded. Motion passed 2-0. Commissioner Fund said she attended the Port of Chehalis meeting, during which the group discussed the possible grain elevator project. She said she also attended the Timberline Regional Library’s meeting the previous week. She said the group indicated it may reduce hours at its Tenino location. Erik Martin said Eric Eisenberg will explore mediation for Water Districts 2 and 5. He said a debriefing is scheduled for later in the day. Commissioner Fund discussed the East County Chamber’s Summit to Swamp event, which changed from a two-day event to a one-day event. She said the group may withdraw its lodging tax agreement. Commissioner Fund said her three goals for the year are flooding, the Great Rivers Behavioral Health Organization (GRBHO) and unfunded mandates. Rieva Lester said KACS has offered to run announcements regarding vacancies and that Let’s Talk About It has extended an invitation to Commissioners Stamper and Fund to appear on their show. The group discussed Secure Rural Schools and a payment for Robert Weidner. Rieva noted that there are carpet samples to review. Meeting ended at 9:54 a.m.