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2023-01-17 BOCC Wrap-Up CMBOCC Wrap-Up / Directors’ Update ESC January 17, 2023 9:00 a.m. Present: Commissioner Swope, Commissioner Brummer, Commissioner Pollock, County Manager Erik Martin, Nic Scott, Lee Napier, Daleyn Coleman, Becky Butler, Amber Smith, Jenn Libby-Jones, Barbara Russell, Arny Davis, Mindy Brooks, Meja Handlen, Eric Eisenberg, Matt Jaeger Guest(s): John Christian Recorder: Tammy Martin Public comment: None At 9:00, Commissioner Swope announced that the Board would be going into executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) for 10 minutes to discuss two matters: YMCA v. Lewis County PW et al and Home liquidation proof of claim Executive session started at 9:01. At 9:11 a.m., the Board extended executive session for 2 minutes. At 9:13 a.m., the Board extended executive session for 1 minute. Executive session ended at 9:14 a.m. Commissioner Swope noted that no decisions had been made. Kevin McDowell suggested the Board authorize a submission of the proof of claim as discussed in exec session. Commissioner Brummer made a motion to authorize the submission of the proof of claim as suggested during exec session. Commissioner Pollock seconded. Motion passed 3-0. 2023 legislative session: County Manager Erik Martin said TVW.org has videos from the legislative session. Erik said there are several bills of interest and lobbyists Gordon Honeywell Thomas are watching. Erik said HB 1133 concerning accessory dwelling units has a hearing today. HB 1213 will be heard tomorrow. Commissioner Swope said it would be beneficial for a Commissioner or Meja Handlen offer support for HB 1213. Erik said HB 1099 requires prevailing wage for work performed. Erik said this may create contractual issues and is interested in seeing how WSAC favors this bill. Commissioner Swope is following several House Bills that he feels are concerning. Erik said HB talks about a credit swap instead of an additional tax. Erik said this is similar to the .09 Distressed Counties funding. Erik said HB 1048 discusses the increase of commissioners on the Board. This would entail redistricting. Commissioner Brummer made a motion to add to the Jan. 17, 2023, Business Meeting agenda the following: • Resolution 23-012: Notice of Public Hearing for the proposed 2023 Annual Construction Program (ACP) and Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the years 2023- 2028. • Resolution 23-013: Notice of hearing regarding Ordinance 1339, which would expand Curbside Recycling Countywide and amend Ordinances 1136, 1136a, 1136b, 1157, and 1196. • Resolution 23-014: Notice of hearing to adopt Ordinance 1342 to amend Ordinance 1337. Commissioner Pollock seconded. Motion passed 3-0. Winlock annexation: Erik said there was a meeting with the Mayor of Winlock and Robert Webster to talk about an interlocal agreement. There was a monetary amount discussed for payment and the City of Winlock has asked to amend the agreement to address changes pertaining to tax revenue collected. Erik said the 45 day notice of intent has been submitted and is out for public review. Meyers Meadows: Commissioner Swope said there was correspondence from J. Vander Stoep concerning a process to clear a plat. Lee Napier said her office has been reviewing the plat in question. There have been additional submittals that are being reviewed. Lee said there are some items that need reviewing by legal counsel and there was also a notice of error of recording that will need to be corrected. The Board agreed to sign a letter of support for TransAlta re Lewis County representation. Approval of minute folders for the weeks of: • Nov. 21 and 28, 2022 • Dec. 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2022 Commissioner Pollock made a motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner Brummer seconded. Motion passed 3-0. Daleyn Coleman asked the Commissioners to make a motion to approve a change in the grade for the 911 Operations Chief’s salary from 124 to 127. This has involved past labor discussions. Daleyn said the contract has been signed. Commissioner Brummer made a motion to approve a change in the grade for the 911 Operations Chief’s salary. Commissioner Pollock seconded. Motion passed 3-0. Meeting ended at 9:56 a.m.