2020-02-26 Directors' UpdateDirectors’ Update
February 26, 2020
9:02 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Stamper, Commissioner Fund, Commissioner Jackson, County Manager Erik
Martin, Lee Napier, Josh Metcalf, Tamara Hayes, Becky Butler, Steve Walton, Daleyn Coleman, Bill
Wamsley, Janelle Kambich, Steve Wohld, Doug Carey, Chief Chris Tawes, Chief Chris Sweet, John
Abplanalp
Guest: Jon Ladd
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Erik Martin discussed a resolution to issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a 911 Consolidation
Feasibility Study.
Josh Metcalf discussed a call for bids for the material purchase of two precast concrete split box culverts
for future installation.
Josh Metcalf discussed a call for bids for one (1) enclosed service body for the Public Works Survey
division.
Chief Chris Sweet discussed a resolution to approve the purchase of Smith Detection B-Scan from
Command Sourcing Inc.
Josh Metcalf discussed the necessary acquisition of additional right of way for Jackson Hwy South MP
2.108, Toledo.
Bill Wamsley discussed a resolution to appoint Victor Khvoroff and Nancy Toenyan to the Lewis County
Noxious Weed Control Board.
Lee Napier discussed Final Plat Approval of Ron Brown Estates Subdivision located within the Centralia
Urban Growth Area.
Josh Metcalf discussed a settlement agreement with McClure and Sons.
Commissioner Fund said there may be a late add: a proclamation celebrating Farm Bureau’s 100th
anniversary.
Commissioner Fund made a motion to move three notice items, two consent items and five deliberation
items to the Monday, March 2, 2020, BOCC agenda.
Commissioner Jackson seconded the motion.
Motion passed 3-0.
Daleyn Coleman said the paid family medical leave at the state level is 10 weeks behind with payments.
Bill Wamsley invited the group to a March 26 workshop about invasive weeds and insects.
Steve Wohld discussed upcoming changes to yard maintenance.
Doug Carey discussed the purchase of a frame for a historic map using money from the Historic
Preservation Fund.
Matt Jaeger discussed matters before the state Legislature.
Josh Metcalf said FEMA would be on site Feb. 27 to review the damage from winter storms.
John Abplanalp said the state has identified Maple Lane as a possible coronavirus containment site.
Lee Napier discussed a vacancy in Community Development.
Erik Martin encouraged the group to fill out the Strategic Planning survey.
Tamara Hayes invited the group to upcoming Fair strategic planning sessions.
Becky Butler said the State Auditor’s Office (SAO) is on site and is working on 2018 audits. She said the
Treasurer’s Office is continuing its reconciliation work.
Commissioner Stamper discussed the Forest Service’s work on Resource Advisory Committee funding.
He also discussed the American Forest Resource Council’s lawsuit regarding DNR management plans,
noting that Lewis County has joined the lawsuit.
Commissioner Fund discussed code enforcement matters as well as bills being discussed at the state
Legislature.
Meeting ended at 9:41 a.m.