2023-02-22 Directors UpdateDirectors’ Update
February 22, 2023
9 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Swope, Commissioner Brummer, County Manager Erik Martin, Steve Wohld,
Josh Metcalf, Becky Butler, Chief Chris Sweet, Daleyn Coleman, Amber Smith, Doug Carey, Jenn Libby-
Jones, Nic Scott, Mindy Brooks, Matt Jaeger, Rocky Lyon, Ross McDowell, Heidi Palmer, Gary Fredricks,
Kate Chatterton, Grace Jimenez, Graham Gowing, Michelle Sauter, Sarah Hensley, Tailor Arrington, Kate
Chatterton
Guest(s): Unnamed online guests
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Public comment: None.
Commissioner Brummer made a motion to add County Manager recruitment / succession planning to
the Directors’ Update agenda. Commissioner Swope seconded. Motion passed 2-0.
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Chief Chris Sweet discussed a resolution to accept an interlocal agreement for use of jail facilities
between the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office/County and the Chehalis Tribe.
Becky Butler discussed a resolution to approve an agreement with Antiquity Consulting LLC for
consulting services related to the Winlock Broadband Project.
Amber Smith, Daleyn Coleman and Erik Martin discussed a resolution to amend Section 6 of the Lewis
County Employee Handbook.
Heidi Palmer discussed a resolution to approve contract C11-0127-22 Amendment A between Lewis
County Veterans Memorial Museum and Public Health and Social Services.
Heidi Palmer discussed a resolution to increase and expand Veterans benefits Amendment A.
Josh Metcalf discussed a resolution to adopt 2023 Equipment Rental and Revolving Fund (ER&R) rates
for the Public Works Department.
Josh Metcalf discussed a resolution to adopt a policy regarding survey monument preservation within
the county road right-of-way.
Josh Metcalf discussed a resolution to a approve and authorize the Public Works Director to sign a
consultant contract with HDR Engineering Inc. for architectural and engineering services for a Packwood
sewer facility.
Josh Metcalf and Rocky Lyon discussed a hearing regarding Ordinance 1344, which would establish a
compost procurement policy in Lewis County.
Commissioner Brummer made a motion to move two consent items, seven deliberation items –
excluding the HR Employee Handbook item – and one hearing to the Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, BOCC
agenda. Commissioner Swope seconded. Motion passed 2-0.
Announcements
Erik Martin urged offices and departments to submit requests for Congressionally Directed Spending.
Josh said open houses for the airport projects are scheduled for March.
Becky Butler said year-end work must be completed by the following week.
Chief Chris Sweet said work has begun on the jail HVAC project.
Rocky Lyon said the treatment plants diverted 981 tons of debris from the landfill to compost.
Ross McDowell and Amber Smith discussed updates to the employee handbook.
Matt Jaeger discussed computer updates and offered a shout-out to the Auditor’s Office.
Wednesday Workshop
2023 legislative session: Erik said he conveyed the commissioners’ stances on proposed bills to the
county’s lobbyists.
County Manager recruitment / succession planning: Erik discussed GMP and Columbia’s proposals for
the County Manager search. The commissioners directed Erik to negotiate with Columbia.
Commissioner Swope said he has reviewed the homeless shelter work Hope Alliance is providing for
Kittitas, Grant and Chelan counties.
Meeting adjourned at 10:31 a.m.