2019-05-15 ESC MeetingESC Meeting
May 15, 2019
8:16 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Jackson, Commissioner Fund, Dave Campbell, Steve Walton, Lara McRea, Sherri
Guenther, J.P. Anderson, Becky Butler, Suzette Smith, Daleyn Coleman, Scott Tinney, Megan Sibbert,
Josh Metcalf, Wayne Whiton, Hazel Dibble, Graham Gowing, Steve Wohld, Steve Mansfield, Lee Napier
(8:18 a.m.), Shad Hail (8:18 a.m.)
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Steve Wohld made a motion to approve the April 2019 minutes.
Megan Sibbert seconded.
Motion passed.
Commissioner Jackson said he and Erik Martin would like two or more elected officials to volunteer to
help with the RFPs for Strategic Planning. He noted that Dianne Dorey and several directors have agreed
to help. Scott Tinney volunteered.
Commissioner Fund gave a brief legislative roundup. She urged electeds and directors to reach out to
lawmakers to thank them for their work on behalf of Lewis County.
Commissioner Fund said the Legislative Roundtable will be Oct. 4.
Commissioner Fund said Grays Harbor has filed a lawsuit regarding indigent defense and that WSAC will
follow with an amicus brief. She also noted that the ballot box lawsuit is moving forward. She said Rep.
Orcutt has suggested county officials and constituents give lawmakers specific suggestions about how to
fix problems.
Becky Butler said timber numbers are good.
Suzette Smith urged offices and departments to make sure deposits are showing in the general ledger.
Megan Sibbert said payroll is on track for a July rollout. She said she is available to visit offices and
departments to give face-to-face information about the payroll change. Megan said the county no
longer will use paper checks.
Steve Wohld said IT is going to make our Intranet the home page for users. Steve also discussed
cybersecurity testing and training.
Meeting ended at 8:48 a.m.