2024-04-17 ESC DirectorsESC / Directors’ Update
April 17, 2024
9 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Brummer, Commissioner Pollock, Commissioner Swope, County Manager Ryan
Barrett, Chris Brewer, Matt Jaeger, Lee Napier, Becky Butler, Josh Metcalf, Doug Carey, Jenn Libby-
Jones, Meja Handlen, BJ Kuykendall, Assessor Ross Nielson, Kate Chatterton, Caroline Garibay, Coleman
Rogers, Justia Madrigal, Auditor Larry Grove, Mindy Brooks, Rudy Rodriguez, Sarah Hensley, Shelly
Stewart, Shad Hail, Tom Stanton
Guest(s):
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Public comment: None.
Commissioner Swope made a motion to add to the agenda an executive session discussion about the
Star Tavern complex under RCW 42.30.110(1)(c). Commissioner Pollock seconded. Motion passed 3-0.
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Service Desk Plus (SDP): Chris Brewer provided an overview of the new Service Desk Plus.
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Becky Butler discussed a notice of hearing to rescind Ordinance 1202.
Matt Jaeger discussed a request for proposals (RFP) for Security System Design and Installation for the
new Community Development and Information Services building.
Matt Jaeger discussed a request for proposals (RFP) for Audio/Video Design and Installation for the new
Community Development conference room.
Matt Jaeger discussed a declaration of surplus personal property.
Josh Metcalf discussed a declaration of surplus vehicles and equipment.
Josh Metcalf discussed a resolution to approve an interlocal agreement between Lewis County and the
City of Centralia regarding work by county crews and authorize signatures thereon.
Meja Handlen discussed a resolution to approve Contract #V02-0215-24 between Lewis County
Veterans Memorial Museum and Lewis County.
Meja Handlen discussed a resolution to temporarily reduce the adoption fees for adult dogs at the Lewis
County Animal Shelter.
Commissioner Pollock made a motion to move three notice items, two consent items and five
deliberation items to the Tuesday, April 26, 2024, BOCC agenda. Commissioner Swope seconded.
Motion passed 3-0.
Real estate executive session: At 9:33 a.m., Commissioner Brummer announced that the Board would
be going into executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(c) until 9:43 to discuss the Star Tavern complex
property.
• At 9:43 a.m., Commissioner Brummer extended executive session until 9:48 a.m.
Executive session ended at 9:48 a.m. Commissioner Brummer noted that no decisions had been made.
Commissioner Pollock made a motion to proceed with a counteroffer as discussed in executive
session. Commissioner Swope seconded. Motion passed 3-0.
Interlocal agreement with Winlock: The commissioners directed staff to send the proposed agreement
to Winlock.
Roundtable
Becky Butler provided updates, including:
• Broadband connection event May 3
• Commerce has approved county’s request for $3.3 million in additional broadband funding
• Ross McDowell will take over Safety Officer position.
• Budget planning / training planned
• FTE reconciliation
• New procurement apprenticeship requirements go into effect in July
BJ Kuykendall said the state has provided $15,000 more than expected for fair premiums.
Meeting adjourned at 9:58 a.m.