2018-07-18 Directors UpdateDirectors’ Update
July 18, 2018
9:05 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Fund, Commissioner Jackson, Commissioner Stamper, Lee Napier, Erik Martin,
Danette York, Steve Wohld, Becky Butler, Steve Walton, Wayne Whiton, Gary Fredricks, Tim Fife, Steve
Mansfield, Daleyn Coleman
Guest: Susan DeLaire
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Danette York discussed a Notice of Hearing for Ordinance 1289, which would amend portions of Chapter
6.05 and Section 2.25.130 of the Lewis County Code pertaining to Dangerous Animal Proceedings and
Appeals.
Erik Martin discussed the temporary closure of Shafer Road to all through traffic. He noted that Tim Fife
will be the interim Public Works director. Tim Fife said a culvert failed and that the state said it must be
replaced instead of repaired.
Erik Martin discussed a resolution to authorize a contract between Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of
Governments (CWCOG) and Lewis County for costs of transportation planning work performed. He said
it help funds Mike Kroll’s position.
Erik Martin discussed a resolution to approve Local Programs State Funding Agreement between Lewis
County and Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for the Lewis County Wheeled
ATV Roadway Signing Project. He said the county has secured a $35,000 grant for the signs. Wayne
Whiton asked if there would be any public education outreach regarding the ATVs. Steve Wohld
discussed using Discover Lewis County as a launch pad for information.
Erik Martin discussed a resolution to approve the County Engineer to sign an agreement with
Murraysmith Inc. for construction phase engineer’s services for the Vader-Enchanted Valley Water
Reservoir construction project.
Tim Fife discussed a resolution to approve a Local Agency Agreement and Federal Aid Project Prospectus
between Lewis County and Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for the Centralia
Alpha Road Improvements Project, County Road Project (CRP) 2084. He said the $100,000 grant will be
used for preliminary engineering.
Steve Mansfield discussed a resolution to reflect that the agreement with Washington State Military
Department for FY 2017 State Homeland Security Grant Program funding is with the Department of
Emergency Services, Communications Division.
Commissioner Jackson made a motion to move two Notice items, two Consent items and five
Deliberation items to the Monday, July 23, 2018, BOCC agenda.
Commissioner Stamper seconded the motion.
Motion passed 3-0.
Roundtable
Gary Fredricks said he is organizing a nine-week leadership academy beginning in October.
Susan DeLaire left at 9:31 a.m.
Steve Wohld said IT is pushing out new computers.
Daleyn Coleman said she is attending a webinar on Janus later in the day.
Wayne Whiton said he and Commissioner Jackson are attending the Risk Pool.
Steve Mansfield said he is working on technology and attendance policies.
Lee Napier said DNR has been considering raising the fire danger level to “high.” She said neighboring
counties are considering restrictions on recreational fires. Lee said she will be interviewing candidates
for the airport job.
Tim Fife said the Coal Creek project is going well and may be complete a week early.
Meeting ended at 9:50 a.m.