2018-08-06 BOCC Wrap UpBOCC Wrap-Up Meeting
August 6, 2018
9 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Fund, Commissioner Jackson, Commissioner Stamper, Erik Martin, Archie Smith,
Becky Butler, Suzette Smith, Lee Napier, Steve Mansfield (9:21 a.m.)
Guests: Toni Just, Alex Brown
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Commissioner Jackson made a motion to move Ordinance 1294, a notice of hearing for Ordinance 1294
and a resolution to modify restrictions on outdoor burning to the Monday, Aug. 6, 2018, BOCC agenda
and to hold a resolution calling for sealed bids for the 2017 Flexible Guidepost Project.
Commissioner Stamper seconded the motion.
Motion passed 3-0.
The group said they would discuss the Budget Advisory Committee the following day.
The group discussed a newly released Pac Mountain video.
Suzette Smith said she would like to change the Financial Analyst II position to a Financial Analyst III
position. Suzette said the move would allow the county to retain Grace Jimenez. Suzette said the
Auditor’s Office can absorb the 2018 increase.
Commissioner Jackson made a motion to Financial Analyst II to a Financial Analyst III position and to
change Grace Jimenez’s position from a 24 H to a 25 K.
Commissioner Stamper seconded the motion.
Erik Martin discussed the proposal. Commissioner Stamper stressed the need to be consistent with how
the BOCC remains competitive and retains employees. Commissioner Jackson discussed the need for
succession planning.
Steve Mansfield joined at 9:21 a.m.
Motion passed 3-0.
Suzette, Becky and Archie left at 9:23 a.m.
Steve Mansfield discussed the importance of consolidated Communications services. He asked the
commissioners to take a more active role in discussing Communications. Erik said he plans to meet with
Chehalis Mayor Rob Hill and City Manager Jill Anderson to discuss the county’s position.
Steve discussed the work his department and the user group did to create the interlocal agreement.
Steve said consolidation saves lives.
Steve Mansfield left at 9:37 a.m.
Erik Martin said Winlock has a .09 grant expressly for sewer design and permitting. He said the mayor
submitted a bill for the water system the city is working on.
Commissioner Jackson made a motion to revise Winlock’s Distressed Counties grant to include public
infrastructure supporting growth in the Winlock UGA.
Commissioner Stamper seconded.
Motion passed 3-0.
Erik and Rieva Lester said they would work on a resolution for the following week.
Commissioner Fund said the Coal Transition grant committee wants to know if the charger for the Twin
Transit bus is mobile and whether it can be used for other things.
The group discussed the White Pass Country Historical Society’s request for Historical Fund funding.
Commissioner Stamper left at 9:43 a.m. and returned at 9:44 a.m.
Commissioner Jackson left at 9:45 a.m.
The group discussed a recent tourism meeting.
Meeting ended at 9:53 a.m.