2018-01-24 Directors Update1
Directors’ Update
January 24, 2018
9:02 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Fund, Commissioner Jackson, Tawni Shepherd, Steve Walton, Erik Martin, Lee
Napier, Becky Butler, Sheila Gray, Steve Wohld, Danette York, Archie Smith, Paulette Young (by phone),
Commissioner Stamper (9:16 a.m.), Eric Eisenberg (9:28 a.m.)
Guest(s): Justyna Tomtas
Recorder: Rieva Lester
NOTICE ITEMS
Erik Martin discussed a resolution to approve a call for sealed bids for the 2018 Rock Proposal. He said
the call is made annually.
Erik Martin discussed a resolution to publish Lewis County's On-Call Consultant Roster and appoint the
Public Works Director as approving authority for category changes. He said the bid call is made annually.
Erik Martin discussed a resolution to publish the Small Works Roster for Lewis County and appoint the
Public Works Director as approving authority for category changes. He said the bid call is made annually.
DELIBERATION ITEMS
Paulette Young discussed a resolution to approve J. David Fine to represent county employees Jonathan
Meyer and Jeremy Almond and former county employee Luke Stanton in a litigation case in which all
three are named as defendants. She said it involves a civil lawsuit.
Paulette Young discussed a resolution to approve Law, Lyman, Daniel, Kamerrer & Bogdanovich, P.S., to
represent county employees Jamie McGintey and Ramona Romine in a litigation case in which both are
named as defendants. She said it involves a civil lawsuit.
Steve Walton discussed a resolution to approve a Personal Services Agreement Between Lewis County
and Butler Amusements, Inc. to Provide Carnival Activities Including Games, Rides, and Food
Concessions to the Southwest Washington Fair. He said language regarding inspections has been added.
Steve Wohld discussed a resolution for infrastructure access and support agreements between Lewis
County Information Technology Services Department and the emergency response services of Centralia
PD, Chehalis PD, Morton PD, Napavine PD, Toledo PD, Pe Ell PD, Fire Districts 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 13, 14, 15,
20, 48, and the Riverside Fire Authority.
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Sheila Gray discussed a resolution to approve an interagency agreement between Lewis County and
Washington State University for the delivery of outreach education programming for the citizenry of
Lewis County.
Erik Martin discussed a resolution to approve initiating a county road construction project and assign a
County Road Project (CRP) number. He said the Townsend Road bridge will be replaced.
Erik Martin discussed a resolution to accept an offer to purchase surplus property located on Roundtree
Road, Boistfort, subject to conditions of LCC 3.30.400. Erik said the offer is for $51,000 for the 3.8 acres.
Erik Martin discussed a resolution to approve and accept Quit Claim Deeds from Reliable Enterprises
and Reliable Project LLP to Lewis County for additional right of way for Harrison Avenue, Centralia. Erik
said the city requires a dedication of right of way.
Erik Martin discussed a resolution to authorize Supplement No. 1 with SCJ Alliance for the Lewis County
Borst Avenue Improvement project. Erik said the supplement is for design.
Erik Martin discussed a resolution to approve the purchase of one new excavator for the Solid Waste
Division of the Lewis County Public Works Department. He said money was set aside in a crane reserve.
Commissioner Fund briefly discussed a resolution to approve an annual contract with Forensic
Pathologists for autopsy services.
Commissioner Fund briefly discussed a resolution to approve an annual contract with mortuaries for
decedent removals.
HEARINGS
Erik Martin discussed a resolution to adopt the amended 2018 Annual Construction Program (ACP) and
Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the years 2018-2023.
Paulette Young discussed a resolution to rescind Lewis County Policies 08-208 & 08-209 and establish an
Updated Public Records Request Policy. Paulette said Casey Mauermann and Ross Petersen will attend
the hearing.
Commissioner Stamper joined at 9:16 a.m.
Commissioner Jackson made a motion to move one (1) Presentation, three (3) Notice items, two (2)
Consent items, 12 (twelve) Deliberation items and two (2) Hearings to the Monday BOCC agenda.
Commissioner Stamper seconded the motion.
Motion passed 3-0.
Roundtable
Steve Wohld said his goals include increase cybersecurity awareness, risk assessment and mitigation;
improving and fortify data centers; and streamlining and reducing overhead associated with internal
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development applications. He said his goals also include finishing all-in-one PC deployments, completing
Munis work and refining AR and AP efforts.
Steve Walton said his three goals include increasing efficiency and effectiveness by learning and
integrating the changes regarding Munis, improving surplus property procedures, creating a strategic
plan for the fairgrounds, and finding affordable training opportunities; being a good steward of taxpayer
money by improving proactive communication, assisting departments with setting internal service fund
rates, and improving and encouraging public involvement in the budget process; and promoting a safe
workplace by planning, training, and seeking education to enhance emergency preparedness and
personal safety and by enhancing the security of the historic courthouse through the use of prox cards,
the installation of customer service counters, and the installation of cameras.
Sheila Gray said her three goals include increasing community contacts, increasing 4-H membership and
retaining her volunteer base.
Archie Smith said his goals include increasing employee engagement, increase employee training
participation, improve the employee “onboard” process for new hires and improve benefit awareness.
Eric Eisenberg joined at 9:28 a.m.
Archie discussed medication pricing. Archie said insurance information will be updated on the intranet.
He said Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) have been updated.
Lee Napier said her goals include process improvement, improved workspace for customers and
employees, succession planning, pooling resources, and work on dashed addresses.
Erik Martin said his goals include complete Borst Avenue and North Fork projects, develop “project
deliveries” system and develop succession plans.
Danette York said her goals include updating her strategic plan, work on Community Health Assessment,
work toward integration, and work toward regionalization to maximize efforts while minimizing costs.
Paulette Young said her goals include help the county plan for her departure, review and update
policies and training, and create contract language training opportunities.
Commissioner Fund said her goal is to hammer at unfunded mandates.
Commissioner Stamper said his goal is to find funding sources, improve efficiencies, better learn the
directors’ roles, and continue to listen to and work with the public.
Commissioner Jackson said his goals include stepping up as a leader. Commissioner Jackson discussed
the freeholder process and what will be needed.
Eric Eisenberg discussed the freeholder process. He said the structure of government would be pretty
wide open. He said the process likely would take a year or more. Eric said the BOCC would have the right
to present an alternative charter.
Commissioner Fund suggested creating an FAQ list.
Meeting ended at 10:08 a.m.