2025-01-15 ESC DirectorsESC / Directors’ Update
January 15, 2025
9 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Brummer, Commissioner Pollock, Commissioner Swope (listening only), County
Manager Ryan Barrett, Scott Tinney, Arny Davis, Angie Hodge, Meja Handlen, Rocky Lyon, Josh Metcalf,
Becky Butler, Gabe Anzelini, Nate Barr, Sam Allen, Eric Eisenberg, Jared Stewart, Kate Chatterton, Casey
Mauermann, Grace Jimenez, Graham Gowing, Guilherme Motta, Mindy Brooks, Linda Mastin, Marni
Larson, Rudy Rodriguez, Sherri Dokken, Jenn Libby-Jones
Guest(s): Unnamed guests
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Public comment: None.
>> ESC items
2025 Legislative Session: Rieva Lester invited participants to the weekly updates with the county’s
legislative liaisons, Josh Weiss and Troy Nichols.
Risk updates: Becky Butler introduced Nate Barr and Sam Allen.
>> Directors’ Update items
Gabe Anzelini discussed a resolution to list the proposals received and vendor selected for Security
Camera replacement and installation in the Law and Justice building.
Arny Davis discussed the cancellation of delinquent personal property and mineral rights taxes from the
tax collection system.
Rocky Lyon discussed a resolution to establish the Solid Waste Equipment Reserve Fund.
Eric Eisenberg discussed a resolution to ratify change orders for the Lewis County Permanent Shelter
Renovations contract with Schwiesow Construction, Inc., Project #31-2408 Construction, for HVAC
extension work and miscellaneous owner-requested closeout work.
Linda Mastin discussed a resolution to ratify signature for the Toledo Senior Center Roof replacement
contract and approve one subsequent change order. Project 31-2417.
Rieva Lester discussed a resolution to appoint / reappoint four full-time members to the Lewis County
Dangerous Animal Designation (DAD) Board. Rieva said she would look into the history regarding how
the terms are staggered.
Josh Metcalf discussed a resolution to accept a bid on tax title property off of Airport Road in Chehalis.
The commissioners said they would like information about the history of the property before moving
forward. Josh and Mindy Brooks indicated they believe the title identifies the property as a non-
buildable lot.
Commissioner Pollock made a motion to move two consent items and six deliberation items – excluding
the resolution for the Airport Road tax title property – to the Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, BOCC Business
Meeting agenda. Commissioner Brummer seconded. Motion passed 2-0.
Announcements / new business
Department heads provided updates.
Commissioner Brummer noted that Pacific Mountain (PacMtn) CEO William Westmoreland will present
PacMtn's PY23 annual report during Jan. 21 Business Meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 9:31 a.m.