2019-03-27 Directors UpdateDirectors’ Update
March 27, 2019
9 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Jackson, Commissioner Stamper, Commissioner Fund, County Manager Erik
Martin, Josh Metcalf, Lee Napier, Wayne Whiton, Steve Wohld, Becky Butler, Steve Walton, Steve
Mansfield, Danette York, Doug Carey, Daleyn Coleman, Archie Smith (9:45 a.m.)
Guests: Alex Brown, Susan DeLaire, Linda Williams (9:16 a.m.)
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Erik Martin discussed a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Strategic Planning Services for Lewis County.
Josh Metcalf discussed a call for bids for various new SUVs, trucks and equipment.
Josh Metcalf discussed a call for sealed bids for the Highway Safety Improvement Program, Phase II,
Federal Aid Project No. HSIP-000S(479), F.A. Contract No. TA-6330, CRP No. 2185B.
Steve Walton and Doug Carey discussed a resolution to award the contract for the Historic Courthouse
Masonry Restoration Project, Project #31-1803.
Josh Metcalf discussed authorizing an application for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
General Purpose Grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce and assign the Director of
Public Works as the Authorized Representative.
Josh Metcalf discussed extending the end date on the Vader Water Fund 420 Cash-Flow Loan. He said it
will cover payments until the reimbursement money arrives.
Becky Butler discussed setting the dates for the annual budget process of Lewis County.
Rieva Lester discussed listing the bids received and newspaper selected for Lewis County legal printing
for July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020.
Commissioner Stamper made a motion to move three Notice items, two Consent items and five
Deliberation items to the Monday, March 27, BOCC agenda.
Commissioner Fund seconded the motion.
Motion passed 3-0.
Roundtable
Rieva Lester noted she would be out of the office until April 8.
Daleyn Coleman discussed upcoming ADA and admin training.
Steve Walton said the staff elevator should be repaired by the end of the week. He discussed the recent
installation of safety doors.
Linda Williams joined at 9:16 a.m.
Becky Butler said Munis report training is set for later in the week. She said the first 2019 amendment
will be April 22.
Danette York discussed a new environmental specialist.
Steve Wohld discussed a recent cyberattack. He also discussed the installation of new fiber.
Wayne Whiton discussed his attendance at a recent Risk conference.
Lee Napier discussed the Streamflow Restoration Act regarding wells and streamflow mitigation. She
said Lewis, Thurston, Mason and Cowlitz counties are working on watershed plans.
Josh Metcalf said WSAC is going to do an inventory of all culverts across the state. Josh said the Borst
Avenue project will go out to bid soon. He said the county needs only one more property owner
approval for the North Fork project.
Erik Martin urged directors to congratulate Rachel Hunt on her acceptance to law school.
Commissioner Fund and Commissioner Stamper gave an update on matters before the state Legislature.
Josh discussed FEMA alternate funding available related to the Toledo Salmon Creek wash-out.
Archie Smith joined at 9:45 a.m.
Meeting ended at 9:45 a.m.