2019-02-27 Mineral RV Park meetingMineral RV Park meeting
February 27, 2019
3:37 p.m.
Present: Commissioner Stamper, Commissioner Fund, County Manager Erik Martin, Ed Brown, Gary
Johnson, Phil Reynolds, Gennie Reynolds
Guest: Susan DeLaire
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Commissioner Stamper said Gennie Reynolds is trying to sell
her RV park and that she was told some things were not done
correctly.
Gennie said the campground had been for sale for three years
and that potential buyers indicated that a representative from
the Lewis County Planning Department gave them potentially
incorrect information that prompted the potential buyers to
withdraw their offer.
Gennie said she purchased the property in 1998 and sought permits for power, water, etc., for the
residential home. She said she was told in 2007 that she didn’t have an easement for the property.
Gennie described problems with a particular Environmental Services employee, Sue Kennedy. She said
Sue rattles off Lewis County Codes and WACs and doesn’t explain what’s needed in layman’s terms.
Gennie said a well for her private residence was drilled in 2005. She said she was later told it had to be
moved because the creek had changed course.
Gennie said she was told she would need the following to add the tent sites:
• Building site plan
• Shoreline permit
• SEPA review
She said her attorney later met with Lee Napier and was told they need to install a second water tank
and get a satellite management agency in order to accommodate the tent sites.
Gennie said Sue Kennedy then drafted a list of more things that needed to be done. She said that was
followed by a list of seven more requirements.
Susan DeLaire left at 3:58 p.m.
Gennie said she now has 13,000 gallons of water storage for 10 RV sites and 10 tent sites and that the
large amount of storage has prompted concerns about water stagnation.
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Gennie said the most recent letter from the county, which was sent Feb. 11, cited one more stipulation
about head counts.
Gennie said she has spent $15,000 since September to appease the county.
Gary Johnson said he bought the Mineral school years ago and was met with a series of “nos,” especially
from Sue Kennedy. He said he was told he would have to drill a new well. Gary said he then contacted
someone at the state, who allowed him to use the existing “A” well.
Ed Brown said the county is interpreting the state’s laws in a restrictive manner. Ed discussed water
tests. Ed said he had to drill a new well after arsenic was discovered in water samples. He said a new
well was drilled and that the arsenic level was even higher in the new well. He said he then drilled a
third well, which was successful, and added two porta-potties. He said the total cost was $60,000.
Ed said the county has indicated his campground must close down from Jan. 1 through April annually to
be considered a transient (TNC) water system.
The group said they feel intimidated.
Erik Martin noted that Group A water systems are regulated by the state and Group B water systems are
regulated by the county.
The group noted that Ed has a Group A system, while the Reynoldses have a Group B system.
The group said the county needs to provide a clear, comprehensive and easy-to-understand breakdown
of what is needed.
Gennie said she has been instructed to fill out and send to Sue monthly reports regarding meter
readings and overnight stays.
Erik noted that Sue Kennedy is a Public Health and Social Services employee, not a Community
Development employee.
Meeting adjourned at 4:42 p.m.