2020-06-24 Directors UpdateDirectors’ Update
June 24, 2020
3:02 p.m.
Present: Commissioner Stamper, Commissioner Fund, Commissioner Jackson, County Manager Erik
Martin, JP Anderson, Steve Walton, Becky Butler, Josh Metcalf, Colton Dodgson, Janelle Lindsey,
Amanda Price, Gary Fredricks, Megan Sibbert, Lee Napier, Daleyn Coleman, Dr. Lindsey Pollock, Meja
Handlen, Suzette Smith, Alison Puckett, Lara McRea, Matt Patana, Doug Carey, Frank Corbin
Guests: Various members of the public and press
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Josh Metcalf discussed a call for bids for the Pleasant Valley
Road MP 2.46 Bridge Scour Repair Project, Federal Aid Project
No. BHOS-2021(054), F.A. Agreement No. LA 9268, County
Road Project No. 2159-J.
Josh Metcalf discussed a resolution to approve certain county
vehicle as surplus property. Josh said a Crown Victoria from the
Sheriff’s Office fleet is being retired.
Josh Metcalf discussed a resolution to change the name of Water-Sewer District No. 5 to Middle Fork
Water and Sewer System.
Josh said he would check with Fleet Services to determine whether the county has any vans that will
soon be designated as surplus.
JP Anderson discussed a resolution to approve an agreement between Lewis County and the
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide funds for the McKinney Transitional
Housing Program in the amount of $161,439.
JP Anderson discussed a resolution to approve Amendment A between Lewis County and the
Department of Commerce to provide funds in the Consolidated Homeless Grant for the Housing and
Essential Needs Program in the amount of $230,710.
The commissioners discussed a resolution to approve a .09 (“Distressed Counties”) grant agreement
with the Lewis County Public Facilities District.
Commissioner Fund made a motion to move one notice item, two consent items and five deliberation
items to the Monday, June 29, 2020, BOCC agenda.
Commissioner Jackson seconded the motion.
Motion passed 3-0.
TO-DO LIST / RECAP
Staff: Schedule meeting to
discuss Assessor’s Office request
for GIS position
Commissioner Jackson left at 3:13 p.m.
Doug Carey said he will need a letter of support from the commissioners for a historic courthouse grant
application.
Becky Butler discussed the budget processed. She urged offices and departments to notify Budget and
the Auditor’s Office of any upcoming retirements.
Gary Fredricks discussed WSU’s push for online services. He noted that drive-up wifi will soon be
available at the Lewis County WSU Extension office.
Commissioner Fund discussed area city councils’ recent meetings.
County Manager Erik Martin said the county has learned of three new cases involving one individual in
their 20s, one in their 40s and one in their 50s. He said one is from District 1 and two are for District 2.
Erik said he is requesting approval for three PAFs: epidemiologist, nurse and an accounting manager.
JP Anderson discussed the three positions.
Commissioner Fund and Commissioner Stamper approved the request.
Commissioner Fund discussed the governor’s recent mandate regarding masks.
Commissioner Stamper said he’d like to set up a future meeting to discuss the Assessor’s Office request
for a GIS position.
Meeting adjourned at 3:54 p.m.