2019-04-22 Update with Code EnforcementUpdate with Code Enforcement
April 22, 2019
2:34 p.m.
Present: Commissioner Jackson, Commissioner Stamper, Commissioner Fund, County Manager Erik
Martin, Bill Teitzel
Guests: Dr. Lindsey Pollock
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Bill Teitzel gave the following Code Enforcement updates:
• RV parking has been installed on Sterling Breen’s property on Coal Creek Road in Chehalis. The
work was done without the needed permits.
• Winlock’s contractor dumped spoils from SR 505 on Jones Road in the county. The spoils went
over a cliff and into a river. The city is working on stabilization and has hired a geotech company
to help. While there to investigate, Bill said he also found that someone had dumped between 3
and 5 cubic yards of household waste in the area. He said he has a lead on who the culprit was.
• An individual on Griffin Road in Onalaska wants to enter into a Voluntary Compliance
Agreement so she can hold weddings in the summer. Bill said it’s unclear whether that’s
feasible.
• Paul Mason on Ferrier Road in Winlock has entered into a Voluntary Compliance Agreement
regarding the mobile structures on his property. He has three months to comply.
• Solid waste case regarding Donna Hicks will go to collections. Bill said changes to the animal
code could improve such cases.
• Mobile home at Pigeon Springs remains unchanged.
• Toledo farm has yet to obtain its necessary permits.
• Property owner who improperly installed a culvert in Packwood has been working to correct his
situation.
• Remy Lane case is between hearings.
• Pierson property on Highway 12 has been cleaned up.
• Property on Front Avenue in Mineral has junk vehicles that neighbors are complaining about.
• Property on Blue Road that had an abatement lien likely will be sold, adding to the county’s
coffers.
Commissioner Stamper discussed a property under the large Mossyrock bridge, where individuals are
staying in tents and RVs.
Bill also gave updates on a transient pit stop on Airport Road as well as a Toledo property on which the
owners have moved a boat and a couple of RVs.
Commissioner Stamper said he has fielded new calls from Kat Carroll.
Commissioner Fund said she has fielded complaints about a homeless camp across from Staples.
Bill said he found medical waste dumped near a homeless camp.
Bill said da new code compliance officer will start at the end of May.
Meeting adjourned at 3:05 p.m.