2026-02-11 Directors UpdateDirectors’ Update
February 11, 2026
9:02 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Pollock, Commissioner Brummer, County Manager Ryan Barrett, Becky Butler,
Mindy Brooks, Wes Anderson, David Bailey, Angie Hodge, Kimberly Edminster, Matt Patana, Gabe
Anzelini, Meja Handlen, Rocky Lyon, Fionna Velazquez, Graham Gowing, Natalie Kamieniecki, Lynn
Richard, Commissioner Swope (9:08 a.m.)
Guest(s): Unnamed guest
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Public comment: None.
Rocky Lyon discussed a notice of joint hearing to adopt new Lewis County Solid and Hazardous Waste
Management Plan.
Rieva Lester discussed a resolution to appoint members to the Distressed Counties (.09) Fund / Rural
Economic Development Public Facilities Advisory Committee.
Meja Handlen discussed a resolution to appoint one alternate member to the Veterans’ Advisory Board
(VAB).
Angie Hodge discussed a resolution to approve a collective bargaining agreement between Lewis County
Sheriff Support Staff (Sheriff Support Staff) and Teamsters Local #252 effective January 1, 2026 through
December 31, 2028.
Kimberly Edminster discussed a resolution to approve a franchise renewal to Public Utilities District No.
1 of Thurston County to install, construct, operate and maintain water system facilities in Lewis County
road rights of way.
Commissioner Brummer made a motion to move one notice item, two consent items, three deliberation
items and one hearing to the Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, BOCC Business Meeting agenda. Commissioner
Pollock seconded. Motion passed 2-0.
Commissioner Swope joined at 9:08 a.m.
Announcements / new business
The commissioners said they’d like to be involved in establishing the Fair’s parking fees.
At 9:19 a.m., Commissioner Pollock announced that the Board would be going into executive session
under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) until 9:30 a.m. to discuss two topics: Animal Shelter request for proposals
(RFP) and Motor vehicle fuel tax repayment options.
At 9:30 a.m., Commissioner Pollock extended executive session until 9:35 a.m.
Executive session ended at 9:35 a.m. Commissioner Pollock noted that no decisions had been made.
Commissioner Brummer made a motion to reject the two proposals received for the Animal Shelter.
Commissioner Swope seconded. Motion passed 3-0.
Wednesday Workshop
Solid Waste reclassification requests: Ryan Barrett and Rocky Lyon discussed a proposal to reclassify
the Solid Waste Office Manager, Accounting Specialist I and Administrative Assistant positions, with the
reclassifications all covered by tipping fees.
Commissioner Brummer made a motion to approve the reclassification request as presented effective
Feb. 16, 2026. Commissioner Swope seconded. Motion passed 3-0.
Correspondence: The commissioners discussed correspondence received regarding the Timberland
Regional Library, correspondence received regarding Packwood Lake and correspondence received from
Leah Sizemore.
Meeting adjourned at 9:49 a.m.