2019-06-26 Directors UpdateDirectors’ Update
June 26, 2019
9:01 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Fund, Commissioner Jackson, Commissioner Stamper, County Manager Erik
Martin, Lara McRea, Steve Walton, Josh Metcalf, Daleyn Coleman, JP Anderson, Graham Gowing, Steve
Mansfield, Steve Wohld, Wayne Whiton, Tim Fife (9:47 a.m.)
Guests: Susan DeLaire, Linda Williams (9:10 a.m.)
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Erik Martin discussed a notice of hearing for Ordinance 1305, which would revise Lewis County Code
3.30 regarding surplus property.
Josh Metcalf discussed a notice of the temporary closure of Logan Hill Road to all through traffic.
Josh discussed resolutions calling for bids for the following:
• A tilt-utility trailer.
• A tractor mower.
• A mini excavator.
• A self-propelled sweeper.
Josh discussed a call for sealed bids for the Silverbrook Road improvements project.
Josh discussed a call for sealed bids for the Interstate Avenue paving project.
Graham Gowing discussed a resolution to approve the Director of Community Development to sign
Voluntary Stewardship Program contract.
Linda Williams joined at 9:10 a.m.
Graham discussed a resolution to approve an interlocal agreement between Lewis County Conservation
District and Lewis County.
Josh discussed a resolution to ratify contract amendments with Pictometry International Corporation
over $40,000 for an active Public Works project.
Josh discussed a resolution to list the bids received and contractor selected for the purchase of a survey
total station and data collector.
JP Anderson discussed a resolution to reappoint Gary Graveline and William Anholt and appoint George
Dodd as regular members to the Veterans' Advisory Board (VAB) through June 30, 2021, and appoint
William Marshall to fill an unexpired term through June 30, 2020.
Graham discussed a resolution to approve interlocal agreement with Riverside Fire Authority (RFA) for
fire investigation services for the unincorporated areas within the service boundaries of RFA.
Commissioner Stamper made a motion to move eight Notice items, two Consent items and six
Deliberation items to the Monday, July 1, 2019, BOCC agenda.
Commissioner Fund seconded the motion.
Motion passed 3-0.
Announcements
Erik Martin reminded the group that budget amendments are due Friday.
Lara McRea said Erik is changing the format of his meetings with the directors. She said she also is
sending out agenda templates.
Steve Walton said the courthouse is being pressure washed.
Josh Metcalf said Public Works is hiring a fiscal manager. He also discussed several new vacancies as well
as several Public Works projects, such as the Borst Avenue ribbon-cutting.
Daleyn Coleman said she has been contacted by a couple of individuals interested in serving as interns.
She also reminded the group of the upcoming payroll change. Erik said Munis training is available.
JP Anderson said Katie Strozyk has submitted her resignation. He said Ed Mund and John Abplanalp have
joined the Social Services staff.
Graham said Community Development will undergo Munis “self service” training later in the day.
Steve Mansfield praised his new hire, Andy Caldwell. Steve said the 911 budget subcommittee will meet
later in the day to discuss potential rate increases.
Steve Wohld discussed problems with a server.
Erik announced that Wayne Whiton has submitted his resignation.
Josh said the North Fork realignment project recently kicked off. He said the road is being straightened.
Commissioner Stamper said he and Erik will attend a community meeting regarding Crystal Geyser later
in the day. Erik said he will give a general overview about the permitting process. Commissioner
Stamper said he has heard from constituents who want the county to develop a noise ordinance.
Tim Fife joined at 9:47 a.m.
Commissioner Fund discussed a meeting regarding homelessness the previous night. She also discussed
an upcoming interview regarding the proposed dam.
Rieva Lester asked the group to start listing “Announcements” on agendas instead of “Good of the
Order” or “Roundtable.” She also reminded the group to contact her with lunch orders for the July 25
employee picnic – and to turn in their donations – by the end of the week.
Commissioner Jackson discussed his work reviewing strategic planning proposals.
Meeting ended at 9:57 a.m.