Minutes 2016-10-03 (2)Board of County Commissioners
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/Xvj Business Meeting Agenda
Monday, October 3, 2016, at 10:00 a.m.
Commissioners Hearing Room 223
Call to Order: Chair P.W. Schulte
Determination of Quorum
Flag Salute
Approval of Minutes: September 26, 2016
Public Comment* (Limited to 3 minutes/person)
Lewis County Courthouse
351 NW North Street
Chehalis, WA 98532-1900
PROCLAMATION
1. Proclamation recognizing "Public Power Week, October 2-8,2016
2. Proclamation for October as "Lewis County Disaster Preparedness & Lewis County Alert
Awareness Month"
3. Proclamation acknowledging October 2-8, 2016 as Washington State University Lewis
County Extension 4-H Week.
CONSENT
4. Resolution No. 16-260 Approval of warrants.
5. Resolution No. 16-261 Approving a grant agreement between Lewis County and the
Industrial Commission to accept funding from RCW 82.14.370 "Distressed Counties
Fund".
6. Resolution No. 16-262 _Increase Treasurer & Assessor petty cash drawer amount.
7. Resolution No. 16-263 Declaration of surplus personal property.
8. Resolution No. 16-264 Approving a lease to Diamond TC Holdings, LLC for access to their
drive through banking facility.
9. Resolution No. 16-265 Approving agreement for settlement of claims against Lewis
County regarding hazardous substances at an old Packwood dump site.
10. Resolution No. 16-266 Resolution to authorize intial placement of Emergency
Management Coordinator on Lewis County salary grid.
11. Resolution No. 16-267 Resolution to approve state mandated salary increase for the
Prosecutor.
12. Resolution No. 16-268 Appointing Erik Martin as the Public Works Director & County
engineer
13. Resolution No. 16-269 Approve contract amendment #1 between Lewis County and
Lewis County Work Opportunites, Morningside, and Reliable Enterprises.
• THE BOARD MAYACT UPON MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THIS AGENDA.
• "Written public comments may be submitted in person, by email, or regular mail to the BOCC on agenda or non -agenda
items (excluding public hearing and bid award items) at anytime following publication of the meeting agenda and before
adjournment of the BOCC Business Meeting.
• This meeting site is barrier free; people needing special assistance or accommodations should contact the
Commissioners' Office at 360-740-1120, 72 hours in advance.
• Commission meetings can be viewed at LewisCountyWa.gov/bocc-meetings and on Comcast Channel 3, at 10 a.m., 2
p.m., 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Edna J. Fund P. W. Schulte Gary Stamper
Commissioner, District 1 Commissioner, District 2 Commissioner, District 3
Hearing
14. Resolution No. 16-270 Franchise to Gladys Larson to construct, operate and
maintain a water pipeline in Lewis County Right of Way.
ALL MEET/NGS ARE SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION OR RESCHEDULING
MONDAY, October 3, 2016
8:30 am *BOCC Wrap Up
10:00 am *BOCC Business Meeting
10:45 am *Update with EDC
11:30 am Chamber Forum, O'Blarneys
1:30 pm *Budget Update
3:30 pm *Update with Prosecutor
5:30 pm Republican Central Committee Meeting, Chehalis Eagles
6.00 pm Toledo City Council
TUESDAY, October 4, 2016
1:30 pm *Assessor Budget Meeting
4:30 pm *Tourism Funding Meeting
6:00 pm Pe Ell Town Meeting
WEDNESDAY,
October 5, 2016
9:00 am
*Directors Update
10:30 am
*Update with Central Services
11:00 am
*Update with Fiscal
3:00 pm
Port of Centralia Meeting
6:30 pm
Farm Bureau, Spiffys
THURSDAY, October 6, 2016
FRIDAY, October 7, 2016
9:00 am *2" d Annual Legislative Roundtable
SATURDAY, October 8, 2016
8:00 am Toledo Senior Center Breakfast
*Official BOCC Meetings (if schedule allows, meeting times may be adjusted)
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
October 3, 2016
The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) for Lewis County, Washington, met in
regular session on Monday, October 3, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Commissioners Gary
Stamper and Edna J. Fund were in attendance. Commissioner P.W. "Bill" Schulte
was absent. Vice -Chair Stamper called the meeting to order, determined a quorum and
proceeded with the flag salute. Commissioner Fund moved to approve the minutes of
the 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 26, 2016 Business Meeting. Commissioner
Stamper seconded the motion.
Motion carried 2-0.
Public Comment
Paul Crowner spoke today about a problem in his neighborhood.
Proclamation
Commissioner Fund moved to approve Proclamation Agenda items one through three.
Commissioner Stamper seconded the motion.
1. Proclamation recognizing "Public Power Week, October 2-8,2016.
Commissioner Fund read the Proclamation into the record.
2. Proclamation for October as "Lewis County Disaster Preparedness & Lewis
County Alert Awareness Month".
Steve Mansfield read the Proclamation into the record.
3. Proclamation acknowledging October 2-8, 2016 as Washington State
University Lewis County Extension 4-H Week.
Sheila Gray read the proclamation into the record.
Motion Carried 2-0
Consent
Commissioner Fund moved to approve Consent Agenda items two through eight.
Commissioner Stamper seconded the motion.
4. Resolution No. 16-260 Approval of warrants.
Suzette Smith, Auditors Office, stated this Resolution 413 regular warrants are
approved for payments against the County in the amount of $847,160.11.
5. Resolution No. 16-261 Approving a grant agreement between Lewis County
and the Industrial Commission to accept funding from RCW 82.14.370
"Distressed Counties Fund".
Commissioner Fund stated the Industrial Commission seeks this grant to fund and
manage the construction of sewer infrastructure for economic development purposes
that, upon completion, will be contributed to the City of Chehalis and become part of the
City -owned sewer system.The sewer infrastructure serves industrial properties near the
Port of Chehalis. The name of this project is the "Bishop Road Sewer Extension" and
will be funded in the amount of a grant for $199,000.
6. Resolution No. 16-262 Increase Treasurer & Assessor petty cash drawer
amount.
Arny Davis, Lewis County Treasurer, stated the Lewis County Treasurer's Office is
requesting an increase to the five cash drawers existing in the office. Three of the
drawers currently have $250 each and two have $200 each. Often times the starting
cash is insufficient when making change for larger bills and the cashiers are left with
only large bills in their cash drawers. The Treasurer is also requesting an increase to
the Assessor's office cash drawer from $50 to $100 by the request of Dianne Dorey.
7. Resolution No. 16-263 Declaration of surplus personal property.
Steve Walton, Central Services Director, stated as required by Lewis County Code
(LCC) Chapter 3.30, Article III, the Facilities Manager shall, upon finding that personal
property with an estimated value of less than $2,500.00 is surplus to the needs of the
County, shall forward a list of such property to the Board of County Commissioners
(BOCC) for review and approval. (LCC 3.30.130(2)). In an effort to streamline the
process, the Facilities division presents a quarterly list of items to the BOCC for
consideration and declaration as surplus property. These items will continue to be
handled in accordance with LCC 3.30 and the surplus property handling policy,
previously provided. The attached Exhibit A, is a listing of items currently surplus to the
County's needs. Declaring these items surplus in bulk will allow minor transfers and
disposals to be effected more efficiently and offer better service to the County and other
agencies utilizing this surplus process.
8. Resolution No. 16-264 Approving a lease to Diamond TC Holdings, LLC for
access to their drive through banking facility.
Eric Martin, Director of Public Works, stated this Resolution is regarding a proposed
Lease to Diamond TC Holdings, LLC, for access to their drive through banking facility
located at 2015 NE Kresky Avenue, Chehalis, for $175.00 per month. This Lease will
replace the prior lease which has expired under the same terms. The Lease shall be for
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a period of five (5) years, beginning September 1, 2016 and ending August 31, 2021.
This resolution would approve the lease and authorize the BOCC Chair to sign.
9. Resolution No. 16-265 Approving agreement for settlement of claims against
Lewis County regarding hazardous substances at an old Packwood dump site.
Glenn Carter, Prosecutors Office, stated from approximately the mid-1960's to 1975,
Lewis County leased a site West of Packwood from the State of Washington
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) which was used as a local dump for household
waste, The dump property and many other properties were conveyed to Plum Creek
Land Company (Plum Creek) in 2009 as part of a large land exchange. Claims have
now been made by Plum Creek to recover costs associated with hazardous waste
discovery and assessment, and for lost profits. Plum Creek, DNR and the County desire
to settle the matter without litigation and are proposing that the parties enter into a
settlement agreement. The settlement agreement being considered has been signed by
Plum Creek, and DNR is agreeable, but has requested that it be signed by the County
prior to them signing. The Prosecuting Attorney has reviewed the settlement agreement
and recommends that the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) authorize execution
of the agreement. This resolution would determine that approving the settlement
agreement between Plum, Creek, DNR and the County is in the best public interest and
authorize the Chair to sign the agreement.
10. Resolution No. 16-266 Resolution to authorize intial placement of Emergency
Management Coordinator on Lewis County salary grid.
Archie Smith, Human Resources, stated due to the vacancy of DEM Coordinator in
the Emergency Management Department, the manager of DEM is requesting to hire a
casual coordinator. The Lewis County Salary Grid (13 Step "M" Grid) maximum pay for
a casual employee would not be competitive to hire a skilled and qualified coordinator.
The DEM manager is requesting that the casual coordinator be placed at Grade 18 on
the Lewis County salary grid for non -represented employees'.
11. Resolution No. 16-267 Resolution to approve state mandated salary increase
for the Prosecutor.
Archie Smith, Human Resources, stated the state has increased its portion of salary
for the Prosecutor in accordance with RCW 36.17.024. The BOCC is authorizing the
monthly increase provided by the state effective September 1, 2016. The increase
contribution from the state will go from $6775.75 to $6911.25. Lewis County will not
change its salary contribution amount for the Prosecutor.
12. Resolution No. 16-268 Appointing Erik Martin as the Public Works Director &
County engineer.
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Archie Smith, Human Resources, stated Erik Martin was a unanimous decision to the
appointment of Public Works Director & County Engineer. The resolution approves the
contract agreement between Lewis County and Mr. Martin.
Mr. Martin's effective date will be July 11, 2016.
13. Resolution No. 16-269 Approve contract amendment #1 between Lewis County
and Lewis County Work Opportunites, Morningside, and Reliable Enterprises.
Bill Teitzel, Health, stated DSHS contracts with Lewis County to oversee the
administration of grant funding for employment services to adults with developmental
disabilities. Lewis County then subcontracts with Lewis County Work Opportunities,
Morningside, and Reliable Enterprises to provide employment services to adults with
developmental disabilities residing in Lewis County. This amendment adds $112,000 to
Lewis County Work Opportunities, $277,440 to Morningside, and $399,429 to Reliable
Enterprises and extends the contract one year through June 30, 2017.
Motion Carried 2-0
Hearing
Franchise to Gladys Larson to construct, operate and maintain a water pipeline in
Lewis County Right of Way.
Commissioner Stamper introduced the hearing and asked for the Staff Report
Larry Unzelman, Realestate Service Manager, stated Lewis County Code 12.20 and
RCW 36.55 require that all utility installations in county road rights of way be authorized
by a franchise from Lewis County. An application for a franchise has been received from
Gladys Larson to construct, operate and maintain a water pipeline in Coughlin Road
right of way. The application and all related materials have been reviewed and found
appropriate for further proceedings. A hearing was set by Resolution No. 16-234 dated
September 12, 2016 and all required notices were given to the public. Public Works
recommends approval of the Resolution to grant a Franchise to Gladys Larson to
construct, operate and maintain a water pipeline in Coughlin Road right of way.
Commissioner Stamper, asked if there were any questions. There were none. He
closed the question and answer portion of the hearing and opened the formal hearing.
Larry Unzelman asked that his previous comments be adopted into the record.
Commissioner Stamper, asked if there was anyone who would like to speak for or
against the Resolution. There was no one. He closed the hearing and asked for a
motion.
Commissioner Fund moved to approve Resolution No. 16-270. Commissioner
Stamper seconded the motion.
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Resolution No. 16-270 A nonexclusive franchise to Gladys Larson to construct,
operate, and maintain a water pipeline in Lewis County rights -of -way; and setting
forth conditions accompanying a grant of a nonexclusive franchise; and
providing for County administration and regualation of the nonexclusive
franchise.
Motion Carried 2-0
There being no further business, the BOCC's business meeting adjourned at 10:43
a.m., October 3, 2016. The next public meeting will be held Monday, October 10, 2016.
Please note that minutes from the BOCC's meetings are not verbatim. A recording of
the meeting may be purchased at the BOCC's Office.
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Clerk of the Board
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BOCC SIGN IATURE ON REGULAR MEETINGS
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body to travel together or gather for purposes other than a regular meeting or a special meeting as these
terms arm used in this chapter: PROVIDED, That they take no action as defined in this chapter.
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NOTICE OF RECESS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Lewis County Board of County
Commissioners' regular meeting scheduled for 8:00 a.m. October 3, 2016,
is in recess until 8A5 a.m.
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Staff Meeting Update
Monday, Oct. 3, 2016
8:45 a.m.
Present: Commissioners Edna Fund and Gary Stamper, Candy Hallom, Rachel Hunt
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Commissioner Fund moved to add a franchise for Gladys Larson to the Oct. 3 BOCC meeting.
Commissioner Stamper seconded the motion.
Motion carried 2-0.
Commissioner Fund moved to add a change to the prosecutor's salary to the Oct. 3 BOCC meeting.
Commissioner Stamper seconded the motion.
Motion carried 2-0.
Group discussed recent newspaper article about audit.
Group discussed what items would be on the Oct. 7 meeting agenda, including jail GED and DNR.
Commissioner Fund discussed her participation in the recent Centralia College Foundation dinner. Group
discussed recording the Oct. 7 BOCC meeting and what the seating arrangement and snacks would be.
Group discussed the day's planned events.
Group discussed creating a local style book and a way to track constituent complaints.
Commissioner Stamper left the meeting at 9:21 a.m. and returned at 9:27 a.m.
Meeting recessed at 9:31 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.
Coffee with the Commissioners
Monday, Oct. 3, 2016
Present: Commissioners Fund and Stamper, videographer Isaac Freeman
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Commissioners discussed budgets, a recent permit study, new construction at the Packwood Fairport and
the county's new Facebook page. Commissioners invited the public to the Oct. 18 meeting at the
Veterans Memorial Museum.
Meeting recessed at 9:47 a.m.
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BOCCUPDATE
Jail Expenditure Limitation Request
Date: 11 !'.
Start Time: 1:40
351 NW North Street"
Chehalis WA 98532
Present: Commissioners Edna J. Fund, Gary Stamper
Wes Rethwill, Undersheriff; Chris Tawes, Interim Jail administrator;
Steve Walton, Central Services Director; Becky Butler, Budget Services
Manager; Cheryl Millman, Budget Technician; Rieva Lester, Clerk of the
Board
Absent:
Reporter: Cheryl Millman
Jail Expenditure Limitation Request
Becky Butler reviewed the request by the LCSO for an additional $115,698 over their 2017
Expenditure Limitation to fund a new medical provider for the Jail, NaphCare. The current
provider is struggling to uphold their contract.
Wes Rethwill announced that there is a meeting at the LCSO on October 10, 2016 from 1- 5
p.m. He has checked with several counties on their experience with the program and the
references were very good.
Budget Administrator
Commissioner Stamper inquired if there would be a proposal from NaphCare. There will
be per Wes.
Discussion regarding the current provider and the issues with the service we are receiving.
NaphCare must provide 24-7 coverage due to their national accreditation. Coverage will be
RNs, not LPNs (current provider) and would therefore reduce off -site medical visits for
prisoners. The current contract has a 60 day termination notice requirement.
Request is for $115,698 from Current Expense. There will be a potential of $150,000 from
the Mental Health tax. The Jail will have to apply for those funds, and there will be no
guarantee that would continue in ensuing years.
One Commissioner will attend the meeting on the 10th at the LCSO with NaphCare.
No decision was made. There will be another meeting after the 10th.
Actions -
None Taken
Concluded: 2:07
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LEWIS COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
NOTICE OF RECESS
Lewis County Courthouse
351 NW North Street
Chehalis, WA 98532-1900
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Lewis County Board of County
Commissioners' regular meeting scheduled on October 4, 2016
at 8:00 a.m. is in recess until 1:30 p.m.
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Rieva Lester, Clerk of the Board
Edna J. Fund P.W. Schulte Gary Stamper Karri L. Muir, CMC
First District Second District Third District Clerk of the Boord
hocc@lewiscountywa.gov
Meeting with Assessor / BOE Update
October 4, 2016
1:05 P.M.
Present: Commissioners Stamper and Fund as well as Assessor Dianne Dorey, Chief Deputy Marci Miess,
BOE Clerk Candy Hallom and BOE member Tom Crowson
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Assessor Dianne Dorey said that, to date, the county has heard twenty-nine (29) year 2015 Board of
Equalization (BOE) cases and has forty-six (46) pending. She outlined past practices that she said
streamlined cases so they could be heard more quickly.
Dianne Dorey indicated her office — and property owners — are still awaiting orders from BOE hearings
that have taken place so far in 2016.
Dianne Dorey asked Tom Crowson what the procedure is for decision -making when it comes to BOE
cases. Tom indicated many cases are decided the day they are heard. Tom said others cases are decided
later, if the BOE is awaiting additional information.
Candy Hallom said most of the cases on the Hearing Date vs. Rec'd Orders handout have been decided
but that recent personnel changes / disruptions have had an impact on her ability to process pending
orders.
Marci Miess indicated the Assessor's Office has submitted motions for clarification that require
attention.
Candy Hallom left the meeting at 1:29 p.m.
Marci Miess indicated the scheduling of BOE hearings doesn't always follow the order in which cases
were received.
Dianne Dorey said a meeting with the members of the BOE to go over procedures may be beneficial.
Tom Crowson asked if cases could all be scheduled at once.
Dianne Dorey indicated she would like to return to past practices in which she had a chance to meet
with the BOE to give a general overview of trends, etc. Commissioner Fund said that would be a
recommendation the commissioners could move forward on.
Commissioner Stamper suggested Tom Crowson and the other BOE members could discuss ways to
streamline the process, including possibly scheduling several cases on one to two dates each year,
rather than spreading the schedule out over the year.
Meeting ended 1:46 p.m.
Petition # vs Hearing Order Pending Hearings
Heard
Petition #
Hearing
Date
ORDERS Rec'd
from BOE
Local
Outcome or
Status
NAME
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2015-014
5/26/2016
6/17/2016
Sustained
DeVaux
2
2015-018
5/26/2016
6/17/2016
Sustained
Mielcarek
3
2015-034
5/26/2016
8/3/2016
Sustained
Bixler
4
2015-045
5/26/2016
6/17/2016
Overruled
Haenke
5
2015-001
6/9/2016
8/29/2016
Overruled
Herbrand Co.
6
2015-002
6/9/2016
8/29/2016
Overruled
Herbrand Co.
7
2015-020
6/9/2016
8/16/2016
Sustained
Celletti
8
1 2015-021
6/9/2016
1 8/16/2016
Sustained
McRae
9
2015-022
6/9/2016
9/8/2016
Overruled
Johnson
10
2015-103
6/9/2016
9/8/2016
Overruled
Jaques
11
2015-016
6/30/2016
8/29/2016
Sustained
Whitehouse
12
2015-029
6/30/2016
8/16/2016
Sustained
Webb
13
2015-082
7/21/2016
Pend Orders
Lindley
14
2015-083
7/21/2016
Pend Orders
Miller, James & Donna
15
2015-084
7/21/2016
Pend Orders
Wolfe, Dana
16
2015-112
7/21/2016
Pend Orders
Terwillegar
17
2015-113
7/21/2016
Pend Orders
Terwillegar
18
2015-025
7/28/2016
Pend Orders
Ackely
19
2015-026
7/28/2016
Pend Orders
Bennett
20
2015-027
7/28/2016
Pend Orders
Bennett
21
2015-028
7/28/2016
Pend Orders
Bennett
22
2015-050
7/28/2016
Pend Orders
Migliaccio
23
2015-115
7/28/2016
Pend Orders
Hare
24
2015-031
8/25/2016
Pend Orders
Grose, Ethel (dec)
25
2015-036
8/25/2016
Pend Orders
Walls
26
2015-047
8/25/2016
Pend Orders
I Inman Family Trust
27
1 2015-052
8/25/2016
Pend Orders
Flink
28
2015-098
8/25/2016
Pend Orders
Lindow
29
1 2015-099
8/25/2016
Pend Orders
Roe
Petition #
NAME
Petition #
NAME
Petition #
NAME
Petition #
NAME
2015-003
Hammond Clay Joint Vent-
2015-049
Ulrich
2015-080
Ginter
2015-118
Trails End Assoc.
2015-004
Brown Mortuary
2015-051
Flink
2015-081
Miller Living Trust
2015-119
Blake
2015-005
Sticklin Funeral
2015-053
Feigenbaum (formerly H
2O15-085
Malamphy
2015-120
Chitwood
2015-006
Brown Mortuary
2015-054
Rahier/Hofmann
2015-086
Wolf, Neal
2015-121
Chitwood
2015-007
Brown Mortuary
2015-055
McConnell
2015-087
Edson
2015-122
Beslow
2015-008
Brown Mortuary
2015-056
McConnell
2015-088
Edson
2015-123
Beslow
2015-009
Stull
2015-057
Kimball
2015-089
Pistilli
2015-124
Hartman
2015-010
Stull
2015-058
McConnell/Kimball
2015-090
Kerr
2015-125
Wilmovsky
2015-012
Millard Ref.
2015-059
Kimball
2015-091
Kerr
2015-126
Wilmovsky
2015-013
Millard Ref.
2015-060
Hibbard
2015-092
Heimbingner
2015-127
Mecham
2015-015
Stump
2015-061
Hibbard
2015-093
Heimbingner
2015-128
Roberts
2015-017
Halver
2015-062
Hibbard
2015-094
Friend
2015-019
Kassen
2015-063
Hibbard
2015-095
Lusink
2015-023
Rosa
2015-064
Hibbard
2015-096
Lusink
2015-024
Pedersen
2015-065
Hibbard
2015-097
Hillard
2015-030
Caserta
2015-066
Hibbard
2015-100
Hanger
2015-032
Hampton Lumber
2015-067
Hibbard
2015-101
Doolittle
2015-033
Hampton Lumber
2015-068
Hibbard
2015-102
Phillips
2015-035
Jones/Jin
2015-069
Hibbard
2015-104
Fjugstad
2015-037
Norris
2015-070
Hibbard
2015-105
Page
2015-038
Staloch
2015-071
Hibbard
2015-106
Merscier
2015-039
Looney Trust
2015-072
Hibbard
2015-107
Garves
2015-040
Looney Trust
2015-073
Hibbard
2015-108
Kleinsmith
2015-041
Jeter
2015-074
Hibbard
2015-109
Kleinsmith
2015-042
Jeter
2015-075
Hibbard
2015-110
Hampton Lumber
2015-043
Grose, Cyril & Dorothy
2015-076
Reynolds
2015-111
Hampton Lumber
2015-044
Baker
2015-077
Reynolds
2015-114
Peters
2015-046
Lyons
2015-078
Gregory
2015-115
Greene
2015-048
Ruiz
2015-079
Ervin
2015-117
Trails End Association
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NEXT POSSIBLE
NOTES:
Since May 5, 2016 (the first month 2015 petitions were scheduled), there has been a total of 25
possible hearing dates. Out of these 25 dates, only 9 have been used, and 2 of these were
cancelled. Only 7 dates have held hearings.
As of October 3, 2016, the next possible hearing date could be October 27, 2016, if notices go out
by October 6, 2016.
If notices do not go out to taxpayers and the Assessor by October 6, 2016, the next possible date
won't be until November 3, 2016.
All Cases
Pend'ng Drams
Drafted
Pend 'ngHear ing
6
Pending Orders
Agreements
Pend ing Agreements
W thdra: a s
2C
Pend ng bV thdravra s
Overru,ed
5
Sustained
7
Dup Cate
BOE Counting Error
TOTAL
.20
Pending Draft
JML
C
RJ M
0
RWN
0
LRC
0
TMB
C
RSC
PEW
i2
KJT
0
Cu
0
TOTAL
BOE AS OF 9/29/16
Overruled, 5
Pending Withdrawals
Withdrawals, 20
Pending Agreements, 1
Sustained, 7
Agreements,17
Duplicate, 1 BOE Counting Error, 1
Pending Dre% 12
Pending Orden, 17
Drafted, 0
Is Pending Draft
■ Drafted
■ Pending Hearing
■ Pending Orders
Is Agreements
■ Pending Agreements
■ Withdrawals
Is Pending Withdrawals
■ Overruled
■ Sustained
■ Duplicate
Is BOE Counting Error
Hearing Date vs. Rec'd Orders
Petition #
Hearing
Date
ORDERS Rec'd
from BOE
Local
Outcome or
Status
TOTAL
DAYS
2015-014
5/26/2016
6/17/2016
Sustained
23
2015-018
5/26/2016
6/17/2016
Sustained
23
2015-034
5/26/2016
8/3/2016
Sustained
70
2015-045
5/26/2016
6/17/2016
Overruled
23
2015-001
6/9/2016
8/29/2016
Overruled
82
2015-002
6/9/2016
8/29/2016
Overruled
82
2015-020
6/9/2016
8/16/2016
Sustained
69
2015-021
6/9/2016
8/16/2016
Sustained
69
2015-022
6/9/2016
9/8/2016
Overruled
92
2015-103
6/9/2016
9/8/2016
Overruled
92
2015-016
6/30/2016
8/29/2016
Sustained
61
2015-029
6/30/2016
8/16/2016
Sustained
48
2015-082
7/21/2016
Pend Orders
71+
2015-083
7/21/2016
Pend Orders
71+
2015-084
7/21/2016
Pend Orders
71+
2015-112
1 7/21/2016
Pend Orders
71+
2015-113
7/21/2016
Pend Orders
71+
2015-025
7/28/2016
Pend Orders
64+
2015-026
7/28/2016
Pend Orders
64+
2015-027
7/28/2016
Pend Orders
64+
2015-028
7/28/2016
Pend Orders
64+
2015-050
7/28/2016
Pend Orders
64+
2015-115
7/28/2016
Pend Orders
64+
2015-031
8/25/2016
Pend Orders
36+
2015-036
8/25/2016
Pend Orders
36+
2015-047
8/25/2016
Pend Orders
36+
2015-052
8/25/2016
Pend Orders
36+
2015-098
8/25/2016
Pend Orders
36+
2015-099
8/25/2016
Pend Orders 1
36+
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351 NW North Street
Budget D' epartment Chehalis Wei 98532
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Date: October 4, 20161
Start Time: 1:40 p.m.
Present: Commissioners Edna J. Fund, Gary Stamper,
Dianne Dorey, Assessor; Marci Miess, Chief Deputy Assessor; Steve Walton, Central
Services Director; Becky Sisson, Budget Services Manager and Cheryl Millman,
Budget Technician.
Absent:
Reporter: Cheryl Millman
Topics -
Assessor 001-104-
Becky began the discussion with the increase to revenue due to the Open Space program.
Increases in expenditures are due to a vehicle purchase and the Open Space program. 1
vehicle was purchased in 2016, paid directly by the fund; there is $25,000 budgeted in
2017.
A discussion about the Open space application fee of $150. There were 250 applications in
2015; 100 to date in 2016. Commissioner Fund stressed that we need to recover costs.
They will meet in the future to discuss the fee with Dianne. Commissioner Fund requested
that fee comps be brought to the meeting.
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C udget Administrator
There -will b&s:om:e,changes--for the final budget due to retirements, resignations and a
reduction in the IT ER&R rate.
The request over the Expenditure Limitation was discussed. Dianne would like to hire a
Appraiser 5; cost is approximately $96,000. There was a DOR review which determined
that she was 1 person short. The position needs to be an accredited position. Training
could take 1 to 2 years. Discussed other staffing issues. Diane reminded us that the BOCC
requested the DOR review. She further discussed the issues in her office with regards to
retention, recruitment, cross training, union issues and salary levels.
Note was made that the IPD is less than 1% for next year.
Actions -
No action needed.
Concluded:
2:30 p.m.
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Lewis County Courthouse
351 NW North Street
Board of County Commissioners Chehalis, WA98532-1900
NOTICE OF RECESS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Lewis County Board of County
Commissioners' regular meeting scheduled on October 5, 2016
at 8:00 a.m. is in recess until 9:00 a.m.
0 360.740.1120
360. 740.1475
360.740.1480
Rieva Lester, Clerk of the Board
Edna J. Fund P.W. Schulte Gary Stamper Karri L. Muir, CMC
First District Second District Third District Clerk of the Board
bocc@Iewiscountywa.gov
Update with the Prosecutors Office
October5, 2016
Present: Commissioners Fund and Stamper, Jonathan Meyer, Janelle Kambich, Glenn Carter, Archie
Smith, Da|eynColeman
Recorder: Rieva Lester
At 8:30 a.m., the Board went into Executive Session under RCW 42.30.110(l)(i) regarding potential
litigation.
A1Q:40e.nn,the Board extended Executive Session until 9:0X}a.m.
At9:0Ua.no,the Board extended Executive Session until 9:OSa.m.
Nndecisions were made.
Meeting recessed at9:O7o.m.
Board Q County Commissioners
emeeting on Monday,
October
ActionNotes
CONSENT
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1. Proclamation reco�?izing Fire Prevention of Lewis County Week.
2. Approval of Warrants
3. Declaration of certain vehicle as surplus county proper! .
HEARING
4.. Approving franchise extension to Puget Sound % ner r-(PSl') :-or
construction operation and maintenance of water lines for the
Jackson Prairie Gas Storave Proiect.
Directors' Update
October 5, 2016
9:05 am
Present: Commissioners Fund and Stamper, Steve Wohld, Lee Napier, Matthew Trent, Tawni Shepherd,
Sheila Gray, Rachel Hunt, Archie Smith, Danette York, Carma Oaksmith, Larry Unzelman, Becky Butler,
Steve Walton. Guests Bobby Jackson and Susan Del-alre. Paulette Young joined the meeting by phone at
9:25 a.m.
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Agenda
Larry Unzelman discussed moving a wrecked 2004 truck to surplus.
Larry Unzelman discussed a franchise extension with Puget Sound Energy (PSE).
Commissioner Fund made a motion to move the BOCC items to Monday, October 10, 2016, meeting.
Commissioner Stamper seconded the motion.
Motion carried 2-0.
Roundtable
Group discussed moving toward paperless meetings.
Commissioner Fund discussed possible savings, including whether Pictometry is used within various
departments.
Paulette Young joined the meeting by phone at 9:25 a.m.
Steve Wohld asked the cost of Pictometry. Carma Oaksmith said it costs upwards of $100,000 annually.
At 9:28 a.m., Commissioner Fund moved to add an agenda item: appointing Rieva Lester to Clerk of the
Board. Commissioner Stamper seconded the motion. At 9:28 a.m., Commissioner Fund moved to
appoint Rieva Lester as Clerk of the Board. Commissioner Stamper seconded the motion. Motion
approved 2-0.
Lee Napier discussed moving to Point Pay for credit cards. She also discussed policies for accepting
credit cards. She indicated the fee for Point Pay is 2.5 percent.
Lee Napier indicated her office had received a Growth Management Act survey from WASAC. She said
she'd like to ask the legislators about the GMA at the upcoming Roundtable.
Larry Unzelman indicated his office also is looking into Point Pay.
Lee Napier said anyone going to the WASAC meeting should plan to book their stay early.
Steve Wohld said IT is preparing to release new parcel software for the website. He said his office also is
working with GIS to release a new mapping program by the end of the year. Steve Wohld said his office
is "sharpening the pencil" on rates.
Paulette Young said the Risk Conference would be held toward the end of November.
Archie Smith invited the group to attend the day's Benefits fair. Archie Smith discussed an insurance
move to Heritage. He invited participants to go over a cost -benefits analysis to help choose a plan. Ile
said the plans are "benefit rich." Archie Smith left the meeting at 9:46 a.m.
Susan DeLaire left the meeting at 9:46 a.m.
Commissioner Stamper said the Board had a small turn -around time for deciding on medical plans. He
said Heritage was more expensive but that it included Providence Hospital.
Becky Butler thanked the group for looking for savings within departments.
Carma Oaksrnith said her team has a new employee who'll start Monday.
Sheila Gray thanked the Board for the 4-H proclamation. She said her office may be interested in Point
Pay.
Steve Wohld invited the group to the day's Tourism Lewis County meeting.
Danette York said she is stepping into the role of social services manager. She reported that Oct. 21 is
the SWW Autism conference.
Steve Walton indicated Kate Rico has resigned. He also said Dave was selected for an open 911 position.
The decision was made by a panel that involved no county commissioners.
Commissioner Stamper said he attended the Oct. 4 DNR meeting. He said DNR has been discussing
selling 7.2 billion board feet (timber sales) but that -the amount likely will be lower. He said public input
is needed to tell DNR that counties and school districts are affected and hurt by the lack of timber sales.
He said political pressure from environmentalists has curbed the timber sales, which are key for county
budgets.
Meeting ended 10:04 a.m.
Central Services
BOCC Update Agend,.
October 5, 2016
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Ill Will III Ill Ill 031MMEMIEDEMMIMM
Start Time: 10:35
End Time: 11:15
Administrative
- Personnel updates (as required) — Kate's last day was 10/3, will likely
reclassify this position, working with FIR
- Finance system — Contract & SOW agreed upon. Team to meet to confirm
add -on modules to the Investment Summary.
Communications
- E911
• Manager position — Drafting letters to candidates and panel
members.
• Dividing Kate's duties until replacement is determined.
- Radio
o Blinks Property —Awaiting appraisal.
- Elevator repair being coordinated with Kone. Estimated to cost in the
$1 OK range.
- Capital Facilities Committee proposals for BOCC approval & general info
• Finance System — up to $1 M Yes
• Courthouse Roof — approx. $78-82K Yes
• Comm Center Radio — Solicit bids/RFP up to $540K Yes
• Graham property — move forward in getting an appraisal? Yes
• Signs for Health Bldg. — get several estimates and fold into overall
2nd & 3rd floor renovation — Board agreed
- Tamara meeting w/Fair Commission to revise/update By-laws. Will route
through PA and BOCC for final approval
LEWIS351 NW North Street
BudgetIFIscal Services Chehalis WA 98532
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Budget/Fiscal Services Update Agend"
In attendance were: Commissioners, Edna Fund, Gary Stamper and. Budget and Fiscal staff,
Steve Walton, Carma Oaksmith, Doug Carey and Becky Butler.
Absent: Bill Schulte
Reporter: Becky Butler
Meeting Time 11:15 am
FISCAL -
• Staffing
• Budget Meetings- reschedule
• Upcoming Dates
Oct 10t" budget reduction/request review
November 71" Notice- Budget to Public
November 215t Public blearing (do we need evening mtg./presentation)
December .5t'' adoption of Final Budget
• Industrial Commission
• Process for Distressed Counties Fund vouchers/resolutions
• LTAC review - finish out process- need meeting
• BOCC Vouchers
Lewis County Courthouse
351 NW North Street
Board OF County Commissioners I. Chehalis, WA 98532-1900
ismAw
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Lewis County Board of County
Commissioners' meeting scheduled to take place on October 6, 2016 at
8:00 am in the LC Commissioners Office, 351 NW North Street, Chehalis,
WA, has been cancelled.
Rieva Lester, Clerk of the Board
0 360,740.1120 Edna J. Fund P.W. Schulte 1 Gary Stamper Karri L. Muir, CMC
F 360.740.1475 First District Second District Third District Clerk of the Board
TDD 360. 740.1480 bocc@lewiscoitntywa.gov
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LEWIS COUNTY
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Board of County Commissioners
NOTICE OF RECESS
Lewis County Courthouse
351 NW North Street
Chehalis, WA 98532- 7 900
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Lewis County Board of County
Commissioners' regular meeting scheduled on October 7, 2016
at 8:00 a.m. is in recess until 9:00 a.m.
0 360.740.1120
F 360.740.1475
o0 360.740.1480
Rieva Lester, Clerk of the Board
Edna J. Fund P.W. Schulte Gary Stamper Karri L. Muir, CMC
First District Second District 7hrrd Distno Clerk of the Board
bocc@Iewiscountywa.gov
Legislative Roundtable
October 7, 2016
9:00 a.m.
Present: Commissioners Fund and Stamper; 20th District legislators Sen. John Braun and Rep. Richard
DeBolt; and 19th District legislators Sen. Dean Takko and Rep. Brian Blake. Guests included
representatives from various county departments as well as representatives from various groups in the
county and other members of the public. A sign-up sheet will be included with the minutes.
Recorder: Rieva Lester
BENAR®YA
Joseph Alhadeff of the Benaroya Company gave an overview of the company, which owns a 320-acre
property in Winlock. He said the company thought the property — located halfway between Seattle and
Portland — would serve well as an industrial park or merchandise -distribution center. Fie said the
company has spent 4.5 years trying to get final entitlements on the Winlock property. Fie said the
property does not yet have sewer, public water or fire protection. He said the property needs all of
those, and he urged all lawmakers to help get those needs met.
Rep. DeBolt asked if a final environmental impact study (EIS) had been completed.
Joseph Alhadeff said one had not yet been completed because the company does not yet know what
will be built on the site.
Sen. Takko asked if Benaroya planned to get services from the City of Winlock. He questioned whether
the city would have the capacity to provide the necessary services.
Joseph Alhadeff said minor road improvements would need to be done and that a standard warehouse
facility should fit well within the city's capacity.
Rep. Blake asked if Benaroya would build the necessary road(s) and provide the necessary
improvements.
Joseph Alhadeff said those improvements would be included in the cost of the project. He asked
whether the county or state would be able to help with the project.
Commissioner Fund discussed a recently updated engineer's report that outlined needed improvements
(see attachment).
Matt Matayoshi from the Economic Development Council (EDC) said a clear plan for infrastructure
would need to be in place. Fie said estimates would help considerably. In order to get to "first base,"
Matayoshi said, the EDC would first need a clear plan. He discussed the WIRA 2526 plan to add water
rights to Winlock. He indicated the city would need additional water rights.
DNR TIMBER HARVEST
Commissioner Stamper reported that he has been attending several Department of Natural Resources
(DNR) timber meetings. He said the county now budgets $700,000 for timber money, where at one time
the county received $4 million. He said special -interest groups have infiltrated DNR so bad that counties
are being left behind. He said some of -the timber resources need to be freed up so the county can get
money to schools, hospitals, etc.
Matt Comisky of the American Forest Resource Council (AFRC) said Lewis County will see less revenue in
the coming decades. He said DNR has been rolling out the numbers for the next decades. He said Lewis
County is going to take a hit as Environmental Impact Studies, including those for the marbled murrelet,
come out. He said the use of management fees is going to be a major topic in the Legislative session. He
said Lewis County is fortunate to still have the mills it has.
Rep. DeBolt asked whether the delisting of white -tail deer would have an impact
Matt Comisky said the delisting of white -tail deer would not really affect the bottom line.
Rep. Blake said the timber cut was estimated to be 550 million board feet a year. He said he's never
seen that 550 million goal met.
Matt Comisky said the timber cut is 462 million board feet behind for the decade.
Rep. Blake identified that as money that would be used to build schools, etc. He said it represents a
significant amount of revenue.
FLOOD MITIGATION
Commissioner Fund reported that flooding would be the topic of an Oct. 18, 2016, meeting at the
Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis. She said several options for flood control are being discussed.
She indicated that the commissioners believe the county should be building a water retention facility.
She said the county needs to protect fish, too. She said other options include moving residents and
schools out of the flood areas. She said one suggestion includes putting levees on Interstate 5. That
would cause more flooding for those who live around the area, she said. Commissioner Fund then
thanked legislators for always being there and working together.
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE REQUESTS
Lewis County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer said Public Disclosure Requests (PDRs) have had a
tremendous negative effect on the county. He said storage alone is a nightmare for IT. He said time
restraints have become immense. He said the Sheriff's and Prosecutor's offices have pegged the cost of
a joint PDR office at $88,000 just to fill PDRs. He said the $88,000 total doesn't cover the other
departments affected by PDRs. He said the PDRs affect other departments, such as IT, which see nothing
from that $88,000 figure. "We need relief from some of this," he said. "We need help." Meyer said he
believes in open government but that frivolous PDRs hurt.
Sen. Takko said the Legislature has been working on the PDR issue for several years. He said frivolous
requests designed to merely penalize government agencies, to screw the system, undermine the intent
of open government. It's gotten "ridiculous," he said. Ile said there's been a lot of pushback about
reform. He said it's easy for the "other side" to say, "I believe in open government" without
understanding all the ins and outs. He said a bipartisan group has been working to get an answer, a
solution. "I think you'll see some bills come forward," he said. "I think where we're headed is to see
some kind of reimbursement for that."
Jonathan Meyer said that in this day of technology, everything the county— or anyone else — does is
recorded in one form or another.
Lewis County Treasurer Arny Davis said one could easily double the $88,000 estimate.
Sen. Braun said the approach can't be to merely restrict access. He said offices must look for ways to
make PDR responses "self-service." He suggested using IT departments to make it self-service. He said
he believes there's a mix of IT, redaction, self-service that could make it work. He said entities must find
a way to invest money into options that meet the needed balance of privacy and redaction to "help us
do ourjob and yet make us transparent."
Lewis County IT Director Steve Wohld said one way the county is creating savings is by limiting the
county's costs for paper and computer CDs. Once a PDR is received, the county sets up a station where
the citizen can come and review the information, Steve Wohld said. The biggest problem, he said, is the
collection of PDRs "on the frivolous side" — when it's "any and all for this given time." There's no way to
easily process something that takes 30 times longer to go through than it did to create it in the first
place, such as body cameras, etc.
Jonathan Meyer said the Sheriff's Office opted to skip body cameras because it wouldn't be able to
afford to go through the footage to make the redactions necessary for PDRs that would be filed.
JAIL EDUCATION / GED TESTING
Commissioner Fund reported that there's been talk about introducing General Educational
Development (GED) testing and education at the jail.
JAIL MEDICAL COVERAGE
Lewis County Sheriff's Office Special Services Chief Dustin Breen told the panel that the county has
seen huge rising costs to provide medical service to inmates. He said Medicare/Medicaid coverage is cut
off as incarcerated persons move into jail. He said Washington is one of the few states that cut coverage
when someone is incarcerated. He asked the legislators to introduce bills to help keep that coverage.
INDIGENT DEFENSE
Commissioner Fund said the county spends about $1.2 million to provide representation for those who
cannot afford it. She said the county receives reimbursement covering only roughly $200,000.
Rep. Blake said he sensed a theme about unfunded mandates. He said there is an RCW on the books
about unfunded mandates that says that if government entities don't have the money to do it, they can
say, "we won't do it."
OTHER
Bob Gunther of Chehalis said population growth estimates show that Lewis County is forecast to see
expansion in industry and jobs. He thanked legislators for the transportation program, the 16-year
budget plan and the north freeway industrial access plan. He said there is $50.5 million in the budget for
the north freeway industrial access plan and urged the lawmakers to please keep it in the budget. "Don't
let that money get away from us," he said.
Sen. Braun said the money is in for 2020/25, "pretty far out there."
Bob Gunther said the county needs to be "shovel ready." He said the county needs to have
infrastructure "ready to go."
Centralia City Councilman John Elmore told the panel that the region has "missed the boat" on Internet
capacity. There's no internet ability or it's very, very poor, he said. He said reliable Internet service is as
essential as water or sewer for attracting and keeping community members. He asked how one can
expect students to do homework at home — or a businessman work from home — without reliable
service. "If we can't use at home, what's the advantage of having it?" he asked.
Rep. DeBolt said the feds have been rolling out an Internet plan. He said Northwest Open Access
Network (NoaNet) is rolling out plans to run along Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) lines. Rep.
DeBolt said residential hookup is a debate to be had with public utility districts (PUDs) or municipal
governments. You do have right to run fiber optics if residents are willing to pay, he said. He said there's
help available for the cost of infrastructure, but no help with the rules.
Toledo Mayor Pro Tern Guy Spratt told the panel that small communities face an extremely tough job of
trying to pass levies. When boards hear about "stuff floating up" in Washington, D.C., about changing
requirements for students, "we need help." He told the panel that Toledo built a new school 17 years
ago and that they haven't been able to pass a levy since then.
Rep. DeBolt said there is an emergency fund in the state budget that is designed to help with
deterioration or maintenance. "We'll contact your school and see if we can get you qualified for that,"
he told Guy Spratt.
Sen. Braun said there's a built-in unfairness to schools in rural areas. He said lawmakers need to focus
on how to make it more fair.
Chehalis Mayor Dennis Dawes thanked the lawmakers for their help with repairing the Chamber Way
overpass. He then told the panel that in the last nine years, the area has seen more progress made
regarding flooding than it had in the previous 75 years. He said the City of Chehalis hopes to see some
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funding for water retention. He also touched on criminal justice, which he described as a tough issue. He
said there have been "terrible" rulings coming out of state Supreme Court. He said that he found it
ironic that federal benefits are cut off when an individual is incarcerated. He said entities are unable to
go after a criminal's federal money (such as Social Security benefits) and also can't use community
service as a sentence. He urged lawmakers to find a way to allow local and municipal courts to impose
community service as a sentence.
Sen. Takko told Mayor Dawes a consensus would be needed to move forward.
Toledo Mayor Steve Dobosh told the panel that the Toledo School District was eligible for $8 million,
one-fourth of what's needed.
Rep. DeBolt told Mayor Dobosh that his office was setting up an appointment to meet with Mayor
Dobosh to go over possible solutions. Rep. DeBolt indicated an M&O (maintenance and operations) levy
may be the route to take.
Mayor Dobosh told the panel that Toledo is one of five cities in the nation selected to receive special
Internet service. (It's a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency [EPA] program called "Cool & Connected."
It's designed to help "rural communities use broadband services to revitalize small-town main streets,"
according to the program's website at httpx//www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/cool-connected.) In other
news, Mayor Dobosh told the panel, Toledo lost a Community Development grant funding for low-
income areas.
Lewis County Judge R.W. Buzzard told the panel that lower courts are reading a recent ruling
differently. He said the ruling is viewed to indicate that no discretionary fees — so only mandatory fines —
may be collected from someone who's indigent. He said courts can't swap out community service for jail
but can for fines. He told the panel he was reaching out to start community service as an option in Lewis
County. Judge Buzzard told the panel that special -interest groups say someone who is poor cannot pay
cell phone fines, etc. He told the panel that people who break the law choose to do so. He offered the
following hypological timeline (which has been paraphrased) as follows: An officer cites an offender. The
offender can choose to come to court — or not. If unpaid, the offender's fine goes to collections. Then
the fine goes to the Department of Licensing (DOL), which gives a payment deadline. Then the offender
chooses to break the law again. Now the offender is cited for Driving on a Suspended License (DWLS) in
the third degree. The offender could pay a $100 fee in order to get a license that would allow them to
travel to work and school.
Judge Buzzard told the panel that a 2005 case wiped the slate clean for offenders. He told the panel that
the Legislature has the ability to enact statutes. He suggested that since assets can be seized and
auctioned, perhaps lawmakers should look into seizing offenders' assets — the vehicle they're driving at
the time they were again cited — and then auctioning off the vehicles.
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Republican Precinct Committee Officer Linda Williams told the panel she was concerned about a
previous comment about not providing funding for indigent defense.
Rep. Blake said it was merely a misunderstanding. He said he meant that there are things that can be
prosecuted but don't necessarily have to be. He compared it collecting money for infractions relating to
drivers who don't have a Discovery Pass, which is a parking permit required at state parks. He said
people can be prosecuted for not having a Discovery Pass but that those cases don't necessarily have to
be prosecuted.
Rep. DeBolt told Linda Williams that Rep. Blake was just being "snarky" with his earlier comments.
Linda Williams apologized for having taken his comment at face value.
Winlock Mayor Lonnie Dowell informed the panel that it would cost an estimated $25 million to get
services out to the Benaroya property in Winlock.
Phil Harju of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe told the panel that the Cowlitz Indian Tribe is in talks with the
state about renaming a state park in southern Lewis County from Lewis and Clark State Park to Cowlitz
Trail Park. He pointed out that Meriwether Lewis and William Clark never visited the area. He said the
tribe would like to perform work to enhance park if it's renamed.
Peter Lahmann of the Washington State Labor Council's Education, Training and Apprenticeship
Committee urged city, county and state leaders to look at what the state has done with apprenticeship
programs and to consider apprenticeships as an option. He said communities everywhere need to start
training young people to do our jobs and take over our responsibilities. He said apprenticeships are cost-
effective and are mutually beneficial to the student as well as the group providing the instruction. He
said college is great but that an apprenticeship program is an equally great option.
The meeting ended at 10:23 a.m.
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