2018-06-27 Directors UpdateDirectors’ Update
June 27, 2018
9:02 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Fund, Commissioner Stamper, Lee Napier, JP Anderson, Steve Wohld, Wayne
Whiton, Steve Walton, Becky Butler, Commissioner Jackson, Archie Smith, Erik Martin (9:12 a.m.), Tim
Fife (9:26 a.m.)
Guest: Susan DeLaire
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Archie Smith discussed a resolution to authorize the initial placement of a Maintenance Technician I
and/or Maintenance Technician Senior on the Lewis County Salary Grid (13 STEP M GRID) for Non-Union
Help.
Lee Napier discussed a resolution to restrict outdoor burning throughout unincorporated Lewis County.
Lee discussed restricting two-day burn permits and outdoor burning. Lee discussed moisture readings:
18 percent is cautionary and 12 percent often requires action. She said Lewis County is at a 6.
Erik Martin joined at 9:12 a.m.
Erik Martin discussed a resolution to list the bids received and contractors selected for the Prairie Creek
Culvert Replacement Project (Bunker Creek Road MP 5.678), County Maintenance Project (CMP) No.
1604. Erik said the bid came in a bit higher than the engineer’s estimate.
Commissioner Jackson discussed a resolution regarding designations and related appointments with the
Washington Counties Risk Pool.
Commissioner Jackson made a motion to move two (2) Consent items and four (4) Deliberation items to
the Monday, July 2, 2018, BOCC agenda.
Commissioner Stamper seconded the motion.
Motion passed 3-0.
Roundtable
Archie Smith reviewed HR’s goals. He said employee engagement has been incorporated into Leadership
Academy, steps are being taken to increase training participation and employee onboarding is moving
forward. Archie said the Supreme Court sided with Janus in the AFSCME-Janus case regarding union
dues.
Becky Butler discussed Budget’s goals. She said the budget call letter will go out soon. She said
recruitment for the budget committee will begin soon.
Tim Fife joined at 9:26 a.m.
Steve Walton discussed Central Services’ goals. He said Munis is designed to increase efficiency and
effectiveness. He discussed grants and plans to use contract work.
Wayne Whiton said he is performing site audits and sending his staff for training. He said he also is
working on a countywide accident prevention plan. He said he also is looking for a cybersecurity
insurance policy.
Tim Fife left at 9:33 a.m.
Steve Wohld discussed IT’s goals. He discussed efforts to improve cybersecurity awareness through
canvas art, email updates, videos, etc. Steve discussed work on the “20 critical controls.”
Susan DeLaire left at 9:47 a.m.
JP Anderson discussed Health’s goals. He said the strategic plan has been targeted on regionalization for
the CPAA, he said Health is working on the next health assessment as well as coordination with GHRBO.
Erik Martin said the Borst and North Fork projects are on track. He said he is working on succession
planning.
Lee Napier said process improvement work continues. She said the remodel is nearly complete. She said
planning review changes are moving forward. She said Adept also has been modified. Lee said
addressing has not yet been addressed. Commissioner Jackson said he would need about an hour of
Fred Evander’s time regarding countywide transit.
Meeting ended at 10:04 a.m.