2017-04-12 Directors UpdateDirectors’ Update
April 12, 2017
9:02 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Stamper, Commissioner Fund, Commissioner Jackson, Steve Walton, Carma
Oaksmith, Steve Wohld, Paulette Young, Danette York, Erik Martin, Lee Napier, Becky Butler
Guest: Susan DeLaire
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Erik Martin discussed a proclamation proclaiming April 22, 2017, as Earth Day.
Commissioner Fund discussed a Resolution to authorize initial placements of casual community
outreach worker to be placed on the current Lewis County Salary Grid (13 Step M Grid) for non-union
extra help.
Lee Napier discussed an Interlocal Agreement among Chehalis River Basin Communities.
Lee discussed a resolution to approve Amendment #4 to Interagency Agreement, RCO# 15- 1475, with
the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO).
Lee discussed a resolution to approve the Twelfth Supplement to Personal Services Agreement with
WEST Consultants, Inc.
Erik discussed a resolution to revise the existing policy regarding the Services Request and Complaint
Handling procedure within the Public Works Department.
Erik discussed a resolution to approve an agreement with CB National Inc. for the proposed purchase of
a temporary easement and perpetual easement over property located in Chehalis.
Erik discussed adding a resolution to list the bid award for the 2014 safety project.
Commissioner Fund discussed adding a resolution to appoint CJ Neer to the Public Facilities District
(PFD) board.
Commissioner Jackson made a motion to move one (1) Proclamation and nine (9) Consent items to the
Monday, April 17, BOCC agenda.
Commissioner Fund seconded the motion.
Motion passed 3-0.
Roundtable
Lee Napier said Planning Commission met the previous night. She said one member’s term is expiring.
Erik Martin said the Highway 603 project has begun. He also discussed the previous night’s meeting
regarding Fort Borst Avenue.
Danette York said the Coal Creek Road sewer project will take place in 2017, thanks to a grant secured in
collaboration with the city. She also said Phase I of the cleanup of the Bonagofski property on Reynolds
Road will begin soon. Danette also gave an update on the Health building renovations.
Paulette Young said Public Disclosure Manager interviews are scheduled for Thursday. She said she will
be on vacation April 25 to May 8. She said Tawni Shepherd is the contact person in her absence.
Paulette also said she is working on a variety of claims.
Paulette left at 9:54 a.m.
Steve Wohld discussed an upcoming broadcasting event at the Packwood Mountain Festival in May.
Steve said he will be out of the office May 1-12.
Becky Butler discussed the previous day’s budget analysis for Munis. She also discussed Sen. Braun’s
request for a list of unfunded mandates. She said she will send out a request (piggybacking on the 2009
list). Danette suggested separating the underfunded from the fully unfunded.
Commissioner Fund discussed projects the Legislative Steering Committee and WSAC are working on.
Commissioner Stamper discussed a river report that could affect the future of the Ascot mine proposal.
He discussed creating a letter or resolution of support.
Steve Walton discussed ongoing Munis analysis work taking place. Becky stressed that these sessions
offer the only opportunity for offices to weigh in on the global settings.
Steve Walton gave an update about the previous night’s Fair Board meeting. He said the group has
discussed bringing back Old Town and holding work parties to beautify the grounds.
Carma Oaksmith discussed a Vader water flier that was sent out.
Paulette returned at 10:35 a.m.
The group discussed Munis and the fleet contracts.
Commissioner Fund said the Senate budget includes money for Winlock. She said the two PDR bills have
advanced to the governor’s desk. She also discussed bills regarding ballot boxes.
Meeting ended at 10:43 a.m.