2017-10-11 BOCC PW Individual Update MinutesLewis County Board of County Commissioners
Public Works Update
October 11, 2017
Present: Commissioner Bobby Jackson, Commissioner Gary Stamper,
Commissioner Edna Fund, Erik Martin, Director; Tim Fife, County Engineer; Matt
Matayoshi, Economic Development Council; Lara Seiler, recorder
Start 10:32 am
ADMINISTRATION
Project Advocacy-Matt Matayoshi-
Matt Matayoshi discussed the need for a lobbyist and the projects this person would
advocate for. This position would cost around $60k for a 2 year contract. The road
fund could potentially contribute to this position.
Budget-
Erik noted he had a good conversation with the Sheriff regarding the diversion and they
will both will meet with Arny Davis to discuss the diversion and how it is accounted for in
the finance system.
Area 7 Supervisor-
Larry Bremgartner has been hired as the Area 7 Road Maintenance Supervisor.
Recruitments-
Jack Niehuser started this past Monday as the new Traffic Engineer.
Tim Murphy will start on Monday, October 16 as the new Fleet Manager.
Erik noted we will recruit an Assistant County Engineer after HR reviews the job
description.
TCS I interviews will be held tomorrow and the Traffic Control Supervisor interview will
be held on Friday.
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING & OPERATIONS
WATV-
Eric Eisenberg has been working on a WATV ordinance and Erik will review once
received.
Pleasant Valley Culvert Project-
Tim noted the culvert is open and flowing and will leave it gravel in it through the winter
and chip seal next year.
Lakeside Drive-
Lakeside Drive was paved today and water has been released through the pipe.
Boistfort Rd-
This project was completed last Saturday and there were some modifications to the rock
and logs which will protect the road. This project may push the river over a bit.
REAL ESTATE
PSE Franchise negotiations-
Erik said that he and Larry met with PSE recently regarding the Jackson Prairie
franchise. Discussion was held regarding PSE’s legal counsel.
ENGINEERING/CONSTRUCTION
Project Updates
Hwy 603-
Erik noted that we will move forward on the water line replacement and will contribute
10% of the cost. Commissioner Jackson asked what the last day of the project will be
and Erik noted that it will be paved next week. Tim said they need the guardrail up and
will then work on punch list items. Once the road is paved the project should be
finished in about a month.
Hwy Safety Grant Project-
This project is complete except for the flashing light at Bishop Rd which needs to be
ordered.
North Fork Rd-
Tim noted there was a project review with all internal parties. They are asking for right
of way entry for wetland purposes.
Jackson Hwy-
Tim noted they had a field trip to the site and the project is larger than they first
envisioned. Once the new culvert is in they will look at designing splash pools for fish to
go upstream. The access is difficult and there will be an increase in cost.
SOLID WASTE
Host Fee Agreement-
Erik said he still owes a proposal to the City of Centralia and is going to propose the
suggested appraisal amount. The city receives 4.75% of the districts tipping fees. For
2017, they will receive approximately $280k. The current agreement expires this year
and if both sides cannot reach an agreement an arbitrator may be called in.
Yard waste grinding contract-
This is a yearly contract and the bid was awarded two weeks ago.
Free Residential Voucher Program-
This program ended on September 30 but there were difficulties on the last day. The
website was down for a few hours and Solid Waste issued a voucher to a citizen that
could not get onto the website during that time.
Tipping floor cleaning-
Erik noted that the tipping floor office has recently been cleaned and this will occur
every six months.
VADER WATER
Reservoir Project-
This project is on schedule will get final design after the first of the year. Construction is
scheduled for next summer.
Rates-
Erik and Commissioner Stamper plan to meet with Mayor Smith regarding a rate
increase and will also plan to have public meetings.
GOOD OF THE ORDER
Erik discussed the resolution that will be presented for the Chehalis River Basin FCZD
at 1:30.
Commissioner Stamper said that Joe Koontz from Olympic Resource will be cutting
timber in a few weeks.
Commissioner Jackson noted that Robert Kramer called him regarding his property on
Rodgers Rd and his flooding concerns. Tim will get with Kevin and go visit the site.
Ended 11:27 am