2024-06-17 Wrap-UpBOCC Wrap-Up
June 17, 2024
9:01 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Brummer, Commissioner Pollock, County Manager Ryan Barrett, WSAC Interim
Director Derek Young, Daleyn Coleman, Sherri Dokken, Josh Metcalf, Becky Butler, Matt Jaeger, Doug
Carey, Mindy Brooks, Meja Handlen, BJ Kuykendall, Ross Nielson, Lynn Richard, Commissioner Swope
(9:08 a.m.), Arny Davis, Graham Gowing, Coleman Rogers, David Bailey
Guest(s): Ally Pickard, Lisa Striedinger, and other members from the public
Recorder: Tammy Martin
Public comment: None
WSAC priorities: WSAC Interim Director Derek Young discussed topics that are on the special meeting
membership meeting that is on June 26th. The meeting will discuss core county needs, urban, rural, and
all county issues, and new voting procedures. Derek said the Legislative Steering Committee (LSC) will
focus on new county revenue, indigent defense, funding for rural county coroners, EFSEC Hold Harmless,
accountability for behavioral health and continuum care. Derek said WSAC will be addressing bylaw
changes to allow for the extension of dues if 50% is paid for by June 30th of the current year,
proportional voting, additional seating for large counties, and dues. Commissioner Pollock addressed
concerns regarding EFSEC. There are potential issues that would affect Lewis County negatively.
Commissioner Swope feels the situation would not be equitable if the LSC body isn’t given the right to
vote. All three commissioners said they are opposed to proportional voting.
Land-use agreement: Commissioner Pollock said she would like to discuss item #10, #11 and a possible
agreement amendment. If either party terminates the agreement, she wanted to know how funds
would be reimbursed to RCO. She also wanted to consider facilitating an agreement with White Pass
School District or if there would be an opportunity to be a partner. Commissioner Brummer said the
agreement with RCO could be amended. Commissioner Brummer said he would ask clarifying questions
about item #10, #11 and the requirements needed to amend the agreement.
Capital Facilities Committee funding requests:
Ryan Barrett said requests to access funds have been requested for the following:
• Parks: Repair stormwater / flood pump at Fairgrounds ($29,000)
• Parks: Add controller valve to improve potable water at South County Park ($2,800)
• Public Works: Pay off Water/Sewer District 5 cash-flow loan ($350,000)
Ryan said this initiative is to include the Board to offer transparency about how funds are spent, and
Josh Metcalf explained the Water/Sewer District 5 loan.
Commissioner Pollock made a motion to approve the Parks request to repair stormwater / flood pump
at Fairgrounds in the amount of $29,000, the Parks request to add controller valve to improve potable
water at South County Park in the amount of $2,800, and the Public Works request to pay off
Water/Sewer District 5 cash-flow loan of $350,000. Commissioner Swope seconded. Motion passed 3-0.
.09 funding request: Becky Butler said there is a request from the City of Napavine in the amount of
$400,000. At this time, it is still uncertain if this is an additional request to the current .09 project that
will require an amendment or a new project.
Carbon Project: At 9:42 a.m., Commissioner Brummer announced the Board would be going into
executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) until 9:47 a.m. to discuss litigation regarding the carbon
project.
Executive session ended at 9:47 a.m. Commissioner Brummer noted that no decisions had been made.
Commissioner Pollock made a motion to authorize the filing of a notice of appeal regarding the carbon
project. Commissioner Swope seconded. Motion passed 3-0.
Meeting ended at 9:48 a.m.