2025-05-14 Directors' UpdateDirectors’ Update
May 14, 2025
9 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Brummer, Commissioner Swope, Becky Butler, Mindy Brooks, Wes Anderson,
Angie Hodge, Gabe Anzelini, Meja Handlen, Marylynne Kostick, Kate Chatterton, County Manager Ryan
Barrett, Linda Mastin, Hannah Harmon
Guest(s):
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Public comment: None.
Marylynne Kostick discussed a resolution to approve Contract #T03-0234-25 between Thurston County
and Lewis County.
Mindy Brooks discussed a resolution to provide final approval of the Evergreen Grove subdivision
located within the city of Chehalis urban growth area (UGA).
Wes Anderson discussed a resolution to approve Amendment No. 2 between Lewis County and WSP
USA to increase the amount payable by $1,500,000 for engineering design services for improvement of
the Reynolds Road/Harrison Avenue Corridors.
Ryan Barrett discussed a resolution to define parameters and anticipated uses of $10.2 million in
funding for the North Lewis County Industrial Access - a joint project between Lewis County and the City
of Centralia.
Mindy Brooks discussed the continuation of the hearing for Ordinance 1363 to amend Chapter 1.20 -
General Penalty and Fines, Civil Penalty and Notices of Violation - of county code (continuation of
hearing recessed during May 13, 2025, BOCC Business Meeting).
Becky Butler discussed a hearing to adopt Ordinance 1364 to amend Chapter 2.40, Standards for Public
Defense Services, of the Lewis County Code.
Commissioner Swope made a motion to move two consent items, four deliberation items and two
hearings to the Tuesday, May 20, 2025, BOCC agenda. Commissioner Brummer seconded. Motion
passed 2-0.
Roundtable
Department heads provided updates, including the following:
• Becky Butler: Replacement of west side of 4-H roof has been completed. Relay for Life event
planned for the fairgrounds over the weekend. Internal Service Funds need to establish their
rates.
• Mindy Brooks: Final Planning Commission meeting on the Comprehensive Plan took place May
13.
• Wes Anderson: ROAD-eo is May 22.
• Meja Handlen: Homeless Housing and Veterans monitoring continues.
Meeting adjourned at 9:26 a.m.