2019-10-17 Prelim budget - 1-PHSS2020 preliminary budget meeting: Public Health and Social Services
October 17, 2019
9 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Jackson, Commissioner Stamper, Commissioner Fund, County Manager Erik
Martin, Budget Services Manager Becky Butler, JP Anderson, John Abplanalp, Sandi Andrus
Citizens Budget Committee members: Laura Berg (by phone), Frank Corbin, Paul Crowner, Bill Kassen,
Bill Marshall, Bill Serrahn
Other guest(s): Dr. Lindsey Pollock
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Public Health
Becky Butler said Public Health’s estimated revenues for 2020 total $3,024,577 (including a $768,000
transfer from the general fund), while its estimated expenditures total $3,023,690. She said Health is
requesting a budget increase of $59,003.
JP Anderson gave a brief overview of his department’s budget process.
JP outlined Health’s request for additional funding. He noted a portion of the increase is requested in an
effort to expand the county’s contract with Dr. Rachel Wood, whose services had been shared with
Thurston County. He and John Abplanalp outlined the many services Dr. Wood provides and noted that
her departure from Thurston County will allow for expanded service within Lewis County.
The group discussed the role of the Board of Health.
JP said the rest of his request for additional funding would allow Public Health to create a full-time
health educator position.
Social Services
Becky said Social Services’ estimated revenues for 2020 total $3,204,875, while its estimated
expenditures total $3,110,331. JP outlined the revenue streams.
JP gave an overview of the work Social Services performs. He outlined his struggles with employee
retention.
Animal Shelter
Becky Butler said the Animal Shelter’s estimated revenues for 2020 total $156,000, while its estimated
expenditures total $443,200. She said the Animal Shelter is requesting a budget increase of $18,144.
JP explained that the increase is to cover an increase in spay and neuter fees.
JP outlined the Animal Shelter’s services. He said the county has roughly $900,000 toward the
construction of a new animal shelter, noting that he recently learned of another bequeath the shelter
will receive.
Erik Martin said a new facility is expected to cost $3.5 million to $4 million to construct.
Meeting ended at 10 a.m.