2025-01-29 Directors' UpdateDirectors’ Update
January 29, 2025
9:11 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Brummer, Commissioner Swope, County Manager Ryan Barrett, Mindy Brooks,
Meja Handlen, John Abplanalp, Josh Metcalf, Chief Gabe Frase, Undersheriff Kevin Engelbertson, Jenn
Libby-Jones, Lynn Richard, Chris Lanegan, Caroline Garibay, Casey Mauermann, Graham Gowing,
Guilherme Motta, Kendra Garrison, Linda Mastin, Matt Thuston, David Bailey, Shelly Stewart, Sherri
Dokken, Tom Stanton
Guest(s): Unnamed guest
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Public comment: None
Rieva Lester discussed a call for bids for official newspaper to publish all of Lewis County's legal and
other official notices for one year beginning July 1, 2025.
Josh Metcalf discussed a resolution to accept a bid on tax title property off of Airport Road in Chehalis.
Undersheriff Kevin Engelbertson discussed a resolution to approve Lewis County Sheriff's Office fee
schedule and mileage rates.
John Abplanalp discussed a resolution to approve Consolidated Contract #CLH32057 Amendment #1
between the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and Lewis County.
Meja Handlen discussed a resolution to approve Personal Services Agreement Amendment A with Lewis
County Community Health (a.k.a. Valley View Health Center) for project management services related to
the Lewis County homeless shelter's construction.
Meja Handlen discussed a resolution to reappoint six existing members, appoint one new member, and
remove one member from positions on the Criminal Justice Treatment Account (CJTA) Panel.
Commissioner Swope made a motion to move one notice item, two consent items and five deliberation
items to the Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, BOCC Business Meeting agenda. Commissioner Brummer seconded.
Motion passed 2-0.
Wednesday Workshop
Cascade Hardwoods BTA appeal: At 9:23 a.m., Commissioner Brummer announced that the Board
would be going into executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) until 9:30 a.m. to discuss the Cascade
Hardwoods BTA appeal.
Executive session ended at 9:30 a.m. Commissioner Brummer noted that no decisions had been made.
Announcements / new business
Fire training center: The commissioners said they will sign the letter of support.
Vacancies: The commissioners directed staff to announce vacancies for the Civil Service Commission,
ELCPDA, LMTAAA, Southwest Washington Fair Advisory Board, Veterans Advisory Board, Boundary
Review Board and the Board of Health.
Department heads shared various updates, including:
• Jenn Libby-Jones discussed a Toledo site potentially being offered for county use.
• Mindy Brooks invited participants to review missions and goals outlined in the draft Comp Plan.
• Mindy invited attendees to participate in the Jan. 30 Crockpot Wars.
• Meja Handlen said she will reach back out to WSDOT regarding vagrants staying under the I-5
overpass.
• Mindy discussed bills for which she plans to provide testimony.
Meeting adjourned at 9:46 a.m.