2020-02-03 Business Meeting Minutes LEWIS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS(BOCC)
Business Meeting minutes
February 3,2020
Present: Commissioner Stamper,Commissioner Fund, Commissioner Jackson
Recorder Rieva Lester
Commissioner Stamper called the meeting to order at 10.01 a.m., determined a quorum and then
proceeded with the flag salute
PUBLIC COMMENT
Peter Lahmann reported that the PAC Mountain had an exit interview the previous week and learned it
had passed its recent State Auditor's Office audit He invited the group to the Historical Museum's
upcoming dinner, planned for 3 p m Feb 9
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
The commissioners recognized county employees who had reached employment milestones or gone
above and beyond the call of duty
Five years: Lewis County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) employees Elizabeth Palmateer and Skylar Eastman and
Juvenile employee Kenny Miller Juvenile employees Paul Wirkkala and Seth Foster were not present
10 years:Juvenile employee Kellie Wright Public Health &Social Services employee Rosalia Gustin was
not present.
15 years. Prosecutor's Office employee Brad Meagher and Southwest Washington Fair employee Pat
Slusher.
25 years: LCSO employee Sean Heppe. Public Works employee Paul Brooks and Solid Waste employee
Kristen Buckman were not present
30 years: LCSO employee Helen Buda
Employee of the Quarter:Guardian ad Litem Program Coordinator Angela Cothern (Juvenile) was
nominated for her quick thinking and calm response to a man who approached her during a training
session She was able to prevent the man from entering the county's building and later was able to
contact CPS and the man's ex-wife in an effort to help protect the man's daughter
Above and Beyond: FEMA specialist Jill Kangas of Emergency Management was nominated for her years
of diligent service,for her work on critical projects and for her leadership and guidance on key projects
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Juvenile Detention Supervisor Vanessa Conwell was nominated for her keen leadership abilities,
professionalism and positive attitude Juvenile Detention Officer Kenneth Miller was nominated for his
patience and attentiveness as a tactical training instructor.
NOTICE ITEMS
Commissioner Jackson made a motion to approve Resolutions 20-041 through 20-044. Commissioner
Fund seconded.
Resolution 20-041: Call for bids for the South Lewis County Airport 2020 Taxiway Improvement Project
at the Ed Carlson Memorial Field-South Lewis County Airport. Bids are due to the Clerk of the Board by
11 a.m. Feb. 25.
Public Works Director Josh Metcalf spoke to the resolution. He said the county is calling for a rebid for
the project
Resolution 20-042: Notice of the necessary acquisition of additional right of way for Jackson Highway
South, MP 2.108, in Toledo.
Real Estate Services Manager Martin Roy spoke to the resolution He said the county is at an impasse
with property owners Ralland and Darlene Wallace regarding the acquisition of property needed for a
culvert-replacement project He said the only option is to initiate the condemnation process. Martin
clarified that the county is seeking a temporary easement for 0 11 acres on one property and 0.13 acres
on another
Resolution 20-043: Request for Qualifications for engineering and architectural services related to the
Animal Shelter building. Proposals are due to the Clerk of the Board by 3 p.m. Feb. 27.
Facilities Manager Doug Carey spoke to the resolution. He said the county is looking to rebuild the
animal shelter He discussed money the public has raised to help pay for the new shelter
Resolution 20-044: Call for bids for official newspaper to publish all of Lewis County's legal and other
official notices for one year beginning July 1, 2020. Bids are due to the Clerk of the Board by 3 p.m.
March 12.
Clerk of the Board Rieva Lester spoke to the resolution. She said the resolution is part of an annual
process to select the county's newspaper of record.
Motion passed 3-0.
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CONSENT ITEMS
Commissioner Fund made a motion to approve minutes from the January 27,2020, meeting as well as
Resolution 20-045. Commissioner Jackson seconded.
Resolution 20-045:Approval of warrants/claims against the various county departments.
Chief accountant Suzette Smith, representing the Auditor's Office, said warrants 824,688 through
824,723, 824,758 through 824,768 and 824,775 through 824,983 as well as direct disbursements
numbered 1572 through 1574, 1668, 1687, 1688, 1714, 1732 and 1803 were issued for payments
against the county totaling$2,572,902 49 She said payroll/tax deposit warrant numbered 795,744 and
automatic deposits 7255 through 7838 also were approved for payments against the county totaling
$1,665,020.66.
Suzette noted a skip in sequence for warrants 824,683 through 824,687, 824,724 through 824,757 and
824,769 through 824,774,which were issued on behalf of Special Purpose Districts.
Motion passed 3-0.
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DELIBERATION ITEMS
Commissioner Jackson made a motion to approve Resolutions 20-046 and 20-047. Commissioner Fund
seconded.
Resolution 20-046:Approve a Collective Bargaining Agreement between Lewis County and Teamsters
252, representing the Assessors Group,for calendar years 2020-22.
Central Services Director Steve Walton spoke to the resolution He outlined the changes set forth in the
collective bargaining agreement, including cost-of-living adjustments, changes to vacation accruals,etc
Resolution 20-047: Authorize a cash-flow loan from Current Expense Fund No.0010 to Cowlitz River
Basin Subzone Fund 1260.
Public Works Director Josh Metcalf spoke to the resolution He said the resolution authorizes the use of
up to$650,000.
Motion passed 3-0.
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HEARING
Ordinance 1314. Proposed action to enact Ordinance 1314,a moratorium upon certain permits within
the rural and resource lands of Lewis County.
Commissioner Stamper introduced the hearing
Lee Napier gave the staff report. She said the proposed ordinance would extend an expiring moratorium
on certain permits within the rural and resource lands of Lewis County
Commissioner Stamper asked if there were any questions. No one asked questions
Commissioner Stamper then closed the question-and-answer portion of the hearing.
Lee Napier asked that her previous comments be adopted into the record
Commissioner Stamper asked if anyone wanted to speak for or against the resolution.
Don Welever of Randle expressed support for the extended moratorium
Jim Merhaut thanked the commissioners for their work to extend the moratorium
Commissioner Stamper closed the hearing.
Commissioner Fund made a motion to approve Ordinance 1314. Commissioner Jackson seconded.
Motion passed 3-0.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Commissioner Fund discussed the previous week's Toledo High School ground-breaking event.
Commissioner Stamper said Toledo Tel helped secure funding that allowed the project to roll out earlier
than it would have.
Commissioner Jackson discussed a meeting he had with Weyerhaeuser the previous week to discuss the
creation of a road the town of Pe Ell could use to access its water-intake site He also discussed a civics
class he led at an elementary school the previous week
Commissioner Fund discussed a recent discussion that took place regarding the homeless.
PRESS CONFERENCE
No questions from the press
Commissioner Fund invited the public to the strategic planning meeting planned for Feb 4
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ADJOURNMENT
The BOCC Business Meeting adjourned at 10.44 a.m ,with the next Business Meeting scheduled for
10 a m Monday, February 10, 2020, in the Commissioners' Hearing Room (Room 223)
Please note that minutes from the BOCC Business Meeting are not verbatim A recording of the meeting may be
purchased at the BOCC office, or video footage can be viewed at no charge at LewisCountyWa gov/bocc-meetings.
Video footage of BOCC meetings also is aired on Comcast Channel 3 at 10 a m,2 p m, 6 p.m, and 10 p.m. daily.
Video footage also can be found on the Lewis County Commissioners'Facebook page.
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