2023-07-31 Wrap UpBOCC Wrap-Up
July 31, 2023
9 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Swope, Commissioner Brummer, Commissioner Pollock, Interim County
Manager Steve Wohld, Mindy Brooks, Doug Carey, Meja Handlen, John Abplanalp, Daleyn Coleman,
Barbara Russell, Becky Butler, Sheriff Snaza, Chief Dusty Breen, Undersheriff Wes Rethwill, Jonathan
Meyer, Eric Eisenberg, Coleman Rogers, Jenn Libby-Jones, Josh Metcalf, Matt Jaeger, Kate Chatterton,
Tammy Martin, Rudy Rodriguez
Guest(s): Patty Howard, Bill Serrahn, Morgan Sohl, Russell Page, several unnamed guests
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Public comment: None.
Ordinance 1347: Representatives from the Sherriff’s Office and Prosecuting Attorney’s Office discussed
the proposed ordinance. Commissioner Brummer made a motion to add to the Aug. 8, 2023, Business
Meeting a notice of hearing for proposed Ordinance 1347, which would prohibit unauthorized camping
and parking on county property. Commissioner Pollock seconded. Motion passed 3-0.
Agenda change: Commissioner Pollock made a motion to amend the agenda to include an executive
session discussion regarding potential litigation following issuance of a trespass notice. Commissioner
Brummer seconded. Motion passed 3-0.
Business Meeting: Commissioner Brummer made a motion to add the following to the agenda for the
Aug. 1, 2023, Business Meeting a resolution to appoint Ryan Barrett as County Manager. Commissioner
Pollock seconded. Motion passed 3-0.
911 sales tax pro and con committee members: Jenn Libby-Jones suggested the commissioners appoint
Eric Sonnenberg serve on the pro committee and Bill Serrahn serve on the con committee for the 911
sales tax. The commissioners said they would like to further discuss the topic Aug. 1.
Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update grant application letter of support: The commissioners agreed to
sign the letter of support.
Foundational Public Health Services (FPHS) position discussion: Meja Handlen discussed her recently
granted request to add three grant-funded positions – health promotion coordinator vaccine, health
coordinator substance use and health educator communications – at a grade 121.
Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) contract with Housing Resource Center (HRC): Meja requested the
commissioners select between the following: pursue a 90-day contract with HRC and conduct an RFP for
HEN services or issue a one-year contract with HRC and not release an RFP. The commissioners directed
staff to pursue the 90-day contract with HRC and issue an RFP for the HEN contract.
Commissioner Swope discussed his recent visit to an Aberdeen-area facility providing HEN services.
Executive session: At 10:57 a.m., Commissioner Swope announced that the Board would be going into
executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) until 10:25 a.m. to discuss the following:
• Owner of dog deemed dangerous
• Night by night shelter
• Winlock / Boundary Review Board
• Potential litigation following issuance of trespass notice
At 10:25 a.m., Commissioner Swope extended executive session until 10:35 a.m.
At 10:35 a.m., Commissioner Swope extended executive session until 10:40 a.m.
Executive session ended at 10:40 a.m. Commissioner Swope noted that no decisions had been made.
Commissioner Brummer made a motion to authorize Shad Hail or his designee to review and decide an
appeal submitted on a pending trespass notice as discussed in exec session by reviewing written
materials submitted by the trespassed individual – and county responses – and then issue a written
decision within 30 days. Commissioner Pollock seconded. Motion passed 3-0.
Meeting adjourned at 10:43 a.m.