2019-06-03 Update with County ManagerUpdate with County Manager
June 3, 2019
11:07 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Jackson, Commissioner Stamper, Commissioner Fund, County Manager Erik
Martin, Tamara Hayes, Arny Davis, Lara McRea, Steve Walton and Becky Butler
Guests: Dr. Lindsey Pollock, Alex Brown
Recorder: Candy Hallom
Treasurer 2018 YE update
Erik Martin discussed year-end finances.
Arny stated the Treasurer’s Office has been engaged in this process since the beginning. He said many
of the problems that the Treasurer’s Office have encountered are issues that even the Auditor’s Office
does not know how to handle. There have been many challenges with the system. Arny feels much
better about moving forward. The Treasurer’s Office has made many improvements to their processes.
Arny is confident that the finding from the State Auditor will not affect Lewis County’s credit score.
Salary Commission
Daleyn is planning on sending letters on Friday to the people selected by lottery.
Coroner Position
The Coroner sent an email to the BOCC regarding a request for a new employee due to public records
requests. The BOCC will meet with the Coroner and PDR staff.
District Court Position
Erik spoke to Hazel Dibble last week. District Court has an employee working as a casual, and District
Court would like to hire that person as a full time. Hazel feels that District Court can absorb the 2019
cost increase but for 2020 District Court would need an increase to their budget.
Toledo Seniors Meeting
Toledo Seniors meeting is scheduled for June 12th.
Becky informed that BOCC that Mona Rae said the Senior Board has agreed to the terms of the
agreement but would like the County to do different projects.
Central Services/ CFP Update
Steve Walton discussed fair vendors. Tamara said the fair is getting a number of requests for CBD
vendors at the fair.
Commissioner Stamper asked if these are strictly oils. He would like to know what the CBD vendors are
planning to bring.
Erik Martin asked if there are any vaping products. Tamara said there is not and that there will be
specific instructions instructing them of no vaping products.
The commissioners want to make sure the vendors do not promote other uses.
The BOCC will allow a CBD vendor but only lotions and oils. No vape products and no promotion of
products with psychotropic enhancement.
Tamara discussed fair sponsorships.
911/DEM
Erik provided a draft letter to TCOMM for the BOCC to review. The BOCC agreed to sign the letter. The
BOCC would like the letter shared with the fire and law enforcement groups.
Skookumchuck update
Erik stated there is a meeting tomorrow with RES for this project. This will help move things forward to
get permits out.
IT
Erik met with IT last week. Steve Wohld feels that IT will need another staff member to support Munis.
Erik discussed cyber security and testing that went on. The intent of the test email was for statistics and
not a gotcha email.
HR
Daleyn has been doing a good job. Steve Walton has been taking the lead on the union roles.
Erik asked the BOCC’s opinion on using professional recruiters. Erik explained his opinion on
professional recruiters. He feels it is helpful with some positions since Lewis County does not have many
staff in HR. Using a professional recruiter can be costly. The BOCC would like to shop around for
recruiters when it is time.
Risk
Risk is looking at changing the position that Rachel is in part time, and moving it to a full time position.
Erik said on Friday he has a Public Works meeting during the Mayors’ meeting and will not be available
to attend.
Meeting ended at 12:05 p.m.