2023-10-09 BOCC Wrap-UpBOCC Wrap-Up
October 9, 2023
9 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Swope, Commissioner Brummer, Commissioner Pollock, County Manager Ryan
Barrett, Steve Wohld, Becky Butler, Kate Chatterton, Nic Scott
Guest(s): Bill Serrahn
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Public comment: None.
Business Meeting change: Commissioner Pollock made a motion to add to the Oct. 10, 2023, Business
Meeting Resolution 23-331: Modify restrictions on outdoor burning to allow permitted burning
throughout lands regulated by Lewis County. Commissioner Brummer seconded. Motion passed 3-0.
Late submission for Lodging Tax grant: Rieva Lester said staff was contacted by the East Lewis County
Chamber of Commerce at 3 p.m. Oct. 6, which was the deadline for lodging tax applications. Rieva said
the group indicated it had technical difficulties.
The commissioners directed staff to extend the lodging tax submission deadline until 3 p.m. Oct. 13.
Secure Rural Schools: The group discussed Secure Rural Schools funding and lobby costs.
Cash-flow loan review: The group reviewed a proposed cash-flow loan.
Grant for Fairgrounds water system: The group discussed potential grant funding for the county’s water
project at the fairgrounds.
Meeting ended at 9:15 a.m.