2024-05-08 DirectorsDirectors’ Update
May 8, 2024
9 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Brummer, Commissioner Pollock, Commissioner Swope, County Manager Ryan
Barrett, Undersheriff Kevin Engelbertson, Grace Jimenez, David Bailey, Caroline Garibay, Daleyn
Coleman, Sophia Limacher, Stacey Werner, Tammy Martin, Shad Hail, BJ Kuykendall, Doug Carey, Matt
Jaeger, Becky Butler, Lee Napier, Casey Mauermann, Graham Gowing, Mindy Brooks, Sherri Dokken,
Susie Palmateer, Jenn Libby-Jones, Sarah Hensley, Coleman Rogers
Guest(s): Unnamed guest
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Public comment: None.
Undersheriff Kevin Engelbertson discussed a resolution to rescind Resolutions 08-201 and 23-109 and
approve salary schedule for administrative positions in the Lewis County Sheriff's Office.
Matt Jaeger discussed a resolution to establish a $100 petty cash fund to make change for Public
Disclosure Request (PDR) customers.
Grace Jimenez discussed a resolution to rescind Resolution 18-298 and increase the petty cash fund
established for the Lewis County Animal Shelter.
Grace Jimenez discussed a resolution to rescind Resolution 19-150 and increase the petty cash fund
established for Public Health and Social Services.
Lee Napier discussed a resolution to approve Director of Community Development to enter into
Amendment #2 to the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between Lewis Conservation District and Lewis County
for technical assistance to implement the Voluntary Stewardship Program (VSP), and authorize the
Director of Community Development to sign on behalf of Lewis County.
Lee Napier discussed a resolution to accept Formal Amendment 5 with Washington State Conservation
Commission for the purpose of increased funding to the County for the Voluntary Stewardship Program
(VSP).
Stacey Werner discussed a resolution to approve interlocal agreement between Lewis County Superior
Court and City of Chehalis in support of case management as it pertains to the Mental Health Court
Program.
Tammy Martin discussed a resolution to reappoint Tom Crowson, Russ Wigley, Johnny Dunnagan and
Paulette Eaton and appoint newcomers Tara Lundin and George Dodd to the Board of Equalization.
Rieva Lester discussed a resolution to approve a $350,000 .09 grant to Economic Alliance to finance
personnel in its economic development office.
Rieva Lester discussed a resolution to reappoint Diana Morgan and Ryan Southard and appoint
newcomers Stevan Mayer and Brett Burrows to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC).
Commissioner Pollock made a motion to move two consent items and 10 deliberation items to the
Tuesday, May 8, 2023, BOCC agenda. Commissioner Swope seconded. Motion passed 3-0.
Announcements / new business / roundtable
Office and department representatives provided updates, including:
• Ryan: commended employees’ response to a recent bomb scare
• Becky Butler reminded offices and departments of upcoming budget deadlines
• Matt Jaeger noted he is joining state cybersecurity subcommittee
• Doug Carey said the fairgrounds water project is moving forward and that he’ll need to create a
cultural resource RFP
• BJ Kuykendall said the rodeo company is having trouble securing a $5 million aggregate
insurance policy
• Shad Hail said volunteers are needed for Juvenile’s mentorship program, and he noted that his
group is working on the Aug. 8 School Resource Fair at the Sports Complex in Centralia
Wednesday Workshop
Superior Court position: Stacey Werner discussed Superior Court’s request to create an Assistant
Mental Health Program Coordinator position, which will be funded through an ILA with Chehalis and an
MOU with Public Health.
Commissioner Pollock made a motion to approve creating the Assistant Mental Health Program
Coordinator position, with the funding tied to an interlocal agreement with the City of Chehalis.
Commissioner Swope seconded. Motion passed 3-0.
The Salvation Army: Commissioner Brummer noted that Captain Gin Pack will provide a night-by-night
shelter update May 14.
Executive session: At 9:37 a.m., Commissioner Brummer announced that the Board would be going into
executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) until 9:47 a.m. to discuss two tort claims: Dylon Favro and
Lumen.
At 9:47 a.m., Commissioner Brummer extended executive session until 9:52 a.m.
Executive session ended at 9:52 a.m. Commissioner Brummer noted that no decisions had been made.
Teamsters retirement agreement: Not discussed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:56 a.m.