Appoint Brian Merryman as an alternate on the Lewis County Water Conservancy Board. BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF: RESOLUTION NO. 21-019
APPOINT BRIAN MERRYMAN AS AN ALTERNATE
ON THE LEWIS COUNTY WATER CONSERVANCY
BOARD
WHEREAS, the state Legislature in 1997 authorized counties to establish water
conservancy boards (RCW 90.80) to enable the processing of water-right transfer
applications at the local level with members appointed by the Board of County
Commissioners (BOCC); and
WHEREAS, Tom Crowson has stepped down from the Water Conservancy Board,
creating a vacancy; and
WHEREAS, Brian Merryman of Winlock has expressed a desire to be appointed as
an Alternate on the Water Conservancy Board and has demonstrated he has the
necessary experience and education to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of a
Water Conservancy Board member; and
WHEREAS, Brian Merryman's work as a professional forest manager and
"Stormwater Erosion Control Lead," coupled with his years of experience, make
him an ideal candidate for the Lewis County Water Conservancy Board; and
WHEREAS, RCW 90.80.050(2) states that "in making appointments to the board,
the county legislative authority or authorities shall choose from among persons
who are residents of the county or counties or a county that is contiguous to the
county that the water conservancy board is to serve"; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best public interest to appoint qualified members to the
Water Conservancy Board.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the BOCC hereby appoints Brian
Merryman as an Alternate on the Lewis County Water Conservancy Board to
complete Tom Crowson's unexpired six-year term ending August 1, 2023.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 11th day of January, 2021.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jonathan Meyer, Prosecuting Attorney LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Cullen Gatten Gary Stamper
By: Cullen Gatten, Gary Stamper, Chair
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution: BOCC Meeting Date: Jan. 11, 2021
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Deliberation
Appoint Brian Merryman as an alternate on the Lewis County Water Conservancy Board
Contact: Rieva Lester Phone: 360-740-1419
Department: BOCC - Board of County Cornmis'.ioners
Description:
Appoint Brian Merryman as an alternate on the Lewis County Water Conservancy Board
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Additional Copies: Cover Letter To:
Water Conservancy Board Chair Christopher
Vandenberg: Icwcb-
vandenberg @outlook.corn
Brian Merryman: bmerryman @msn.com