2019-12-09 BOCC Wrap UpBOCC Wrap-Up
December 9, 2019
9 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Jackson, Commissioner Stamper, Commissioner Fund, County Manager Erik
Martin, Josh Metcalf, Cullen Gatten, Warren McLeod, Dawn Harris, Casey Mauermann, Becky Butler,
Candace Hallom, Kristi Davenport (PDR), Amber Smith (9:44 a.m.)
Guest: Peter Lahmann, Dr. Lindsey Pollock
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Warren McLeod provided details about Coroner’s Office contracts on the agenda for the day’s Business
Meeting.
Commissioner Stamper made a motion to add two items to the day’s Business Meeting: contracts with
board-certified pathologists Drs. Lacsina, Adams and Quinn as well as a resolution authorizing a cash-
flow loan for Vader Water.
Commissioner Fund seconded.
Josh Metcalf briefly discussed the cash-flow loan.
Motion passed 3-0.
Cullen Gatten discussed the proposed noise ordinance.
He noted that the hearing could be tabled today and held until Dec. 30 if the commissioners wanted to
address fireworks in the existing proposed ordinance.
Cullen left at 9:14 a.m.
Warren and Dawn Harris left at 9:15 a.m.
Candace Hallom asked the board to review their boards and committees. The commissioners said they
would further review the list Dec. 16.
Candace left at 9:17 a.m.
Commissioner Fund and Josh Metcalf discussed the Baw Faw Grange flood project.
Commissioner Fund discussed a recent complaint regarding the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee’s
recommendation to provide funding for the group taking over the now-defunct Destination Packwood.
Commissioner Fund provided updates on the Great Rivers Behavioral Health Organization. Becky Butler
suggesting sending a bill for any ITA coverage not yet reimbursed for the year.
Commissioner Jackson suggested canceling the following week’s ESC meeting. Commissioner Fund and
Commissioner Stamper agreed.
Commissioner Fund left at 9:35 a.m. and returned at 9:36 a.m.
The commissioners reviewed their calendars and made two changes:
• Hold Directors’ Update at 9 a.m. Dec. 23 for items on the Dec. 30 Business Meeting agenda.
• Hold Directors’ Update on Dec. 31 instead of Jan. 1.
The commissioners approved rent amounts for 2020.
Amber Smith and Cullen Gatten joined at 9:44 a.m.
Erik Martin said the billing issue between Water Sewer Districts 2 and 5 appears to have been resolved.
He said District 5 plans to pay its bill from District 2.
The group discussed the possible takeover of District 5. Amber discussed the ways in which District 5
could dissolve.
Meeting ended at 9:51 a.m.