2021-08-24 Business Meeting Minutes LEWIS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS(BOCC)
Business Meeting minutes
August 24, 2021
Present: Commissioner Stamper(by phone), Commissioner Pollock, Commissioner Swope
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Commissioner Pollock called the meeting to order at 10 a.m., determined a quorum and then proceeded
with the flag salute.
Community Development Director Lee Napier noted that it had come to her attention that a member of
the public had distributed materials related to a quasi-judicial matter and that the individual may
provide public comment related to the matter. She noted that because the topic is a quasi-judicial
matter,the commissioners would not be able to respond.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ron Nilson of Mineral voiced concerns regarding a proposed YMCA development. He provided written
materials,which were forwarded along to Community Development since the topic he was discussing is
a quasi-judicial matter. (Community Development will include his written remarks in its packet for the
future hearing.)
NOTICE ITEMS
Commissioner Swope made a motion to approve Resolutions 21-307 through 21-309. Commissioner
Stamper seconded.
Resolution 21-307:The temporary closure of Jackson Highway South to all through traffic.
Real Estate Services Director Martin Roy discussed the resolution. He said the closure is scheduled for
Sept. 13-17 to allow time to repair a failing culvert.
Resolution 21-308: Notice of Public Hearing to consider Ordinance 1327,an ordinance to amend Lewis
County Code(LCC)17.38 Critical Areas.The hearing will take place in the Commissioners' Hearing
Room at or after 10 a.m. Sept. 14, 2021.
Community Development Director Lee Napier discussed the resolution. She said the ordinance would
amend the county's code regarding Critical Areas.
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Resolution 21-309: Notice of Public Hearing to consider Ordinance 1328,an ordinance to amend Lewis
County Code (LCC) 15.35 Flood Damage Prevention.The hearing will take place in the Commissioners'
Hearing Room at or after 10 a.m.Sept. 14,2021.
Community Development Director Lee Napier discussed the resolution. She said the ordinance would
amend the county's code regarding Flood Damage Prevention.
Motion passed 3-0.
CONSENT ITEMS
Commissioner Swope made a motion to approve minutes from the August 10,2021, meeting as well
as Resolution 21-310. Commissioner Stamper seconded.
Resolution 21-310:Approval of warrants/claims against the various county departments.
Chief accountant Grace Jimenez, representing the Auditor's Office, said warrants numbered 845,247
through 845,360 and 845,418 through 845,716 as well as direct disbursements numbered 3796 through
3800 were issued in August for payments against the county totaling$3,070,484.39. She said a
payroll/tax deposit warrant numbered 795,843 and Automatic Deposits numbered 29,086 through
29,689 also were approved for payments against the county totaling$1,172,783.55. Grace noted a skip
in sequence for warrants 845,218 through 845,246 and 845,361 through 845,417,which were issued on
behalf of Special Purpose Districts.
Motion passed 3-0.
DELIBERATION ITEMS
Noting that proposed Resolution 21-315 was being held, Commissioner Swope made a motion to
approve Resolutions 21-311 through 21-314 and 21-316 through 21-319. Commissioner Stamper
seconded.
Resolution 21-311:Authorization to establish the rate of pay for a non-union extra help water utility
operator.
Human Resources Director Chris Panush discussed the resolution. He said the hourly rate for the water
utility operator would be$50 per hour.
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Resolution 21-312:Approving a contract to purchase body and in-car video recording system,
equipment and related software for the Lewis County Sheriff's Office using NCPA contract#01-97.
Undersheriff Wes Rethwill discussed the resolution. He said using the National Cooperative Purchasing
Alliance (NCPA)will allow the county to purchase body cameras and car video recording systems. He
said the county will use$314,000 in Office of Financial Management funds toward the$380,000 cost. He
and Sheriff Snaza thanked Becky Butler for her help with the project, and Sheriff Snaza thanked the
commissioners for their help as well.
Resolution 21-313:Transfer of authority for Airport Leases.
Public Works Director Josh Metcalf discussed the resolution. He said the resolution would transfer lease
approvals from the Board of County Commissioners to the Public Works Director.
Resolution 21-314:Approving a supplement that increases the total contract amount over$200,000
for an active Public Works project.
Public Works Director Josh Metcalf discussed the resolution. He said the supplement would increase
the total amount of the project to$340,000.
Resolution 21-316:Approve Amendment B between Lewis County and Reliable Enterprises to increase
budget for Housing.
Interim Deputy Director of Operations&Social Services Meja Handlen discussed the resolution. She
said the resolution approves a $$132,573.60 increase to an agreement for housing services.
Resolution 21-317:Approve an agreement between Lewis County and Reliable Enterprises to provide
funds for case management and rapid rehousing services in the amount of$63,121.
Interim Deputy Director of Operations&Social Services Meja Handlen discussed the resolution. She
said the resolution approves a $63,121 agreement to provide rapid rehousing services from July 1, 2021,
through June 30, 2023.
Resolution 21-318:Approve an agreement between Lewis County and Housing Resource Center to
provide essential needs,case management and rapid rehousing in the amount of$1,099,519.
Interim Deputy Director of Operations&Social Services Meja Handlen discussed the resolution. She
said the resolution approves a $1,099,519 agreement to provide rapid rehousing services as well as
housing and essential needs. Meja discussed past funding that had to be turned back due to a lack of
available housing locally.
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Resolution 21-319:Approve an agreement between Lewis County and Hope Alliance to provide case
management and rapid rehousing services in the amount of$165,492.
Interim Deputy Director of Operations&Social Services Meja Handlen discussed the resolution. She
said the resolution approves a $165,492 agreement to provide housing support for those fleeing
domestic violence.
Motion passed 3-0.
HEARING
Resolution 21-320: Public hearing to close out the Vader Enchanted Valley Water System's CDBG
Planning Only grant.
Commissioner Pollock introduced the hearing.
Public Works Director Josh Metcalf gave the staff report. He said the Department of commerce requires
a public hearing to close out the planning-only grant for the Vader-Enchanted Valley Water System.Josh
said all requirements for the project have been met.
Commissioner Pollock asked if there were any questions.There were no questions.
Commissioner Pollock then closed the question-and-answer portion of the hearing.
Josh Metcalf asked that his previous comments be adopted into the record.
Commissioner Pollock asked if anyone wanted to speak for or against the resolution.
No one spoke.
Commissioner Pollock closed the hearing.
Commissioner Swope made a motion to approve Resolution 21-320. Commissioner Stamper seconded.
Motion passed 3-0.
COVI D-19
Interim Deputy Director of Operations&Social Services Meja Handlen provided the following stats
regarding the allocation of Treasury Rental Assistance funds:
• The Salvation Army has provided $1,268,708.79 in rental assistance and $168,361.87 for
utilities.
• The Equity Institute has provided $49,660.40 in rental assistance and $10,482 for utilities.
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Chris Panush said HR has sent updated guidance regarding mask use and COVID-19 exposure.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Rieva Lester noted there would be no Business Meeting on Sept. 7.
PRESS CONFERENCE
No questions.
ADJOURNMENT
The BOCC Business Meeting adjourned at 10:32 a.m.,with the next Business Meeting scheduled for
10 a.m.Tuesday,August 31, 2021, in the Commissioners' Hearing Room (Room 223).
Minutes from the BOCC Business Meeting are not verbatim. Video footage can be viewed online at no charge at
https://lewiscountywa.gov/offices/commissioners/bocc-meetings/. The BOCC's weekly Business Meeting is
streamed live on Facebook and YouTube. (Search for'Lewis County Commissioners"on Facebook or go to
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