2019-05-13 Update with County ManagerUpdate with County Manager
May 13, 2019
11:02 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Jackson, Commissioner Stamper, Commissioner Fund, County Manager Erik
Martin, Lara McRea, Becky Butler, Steve Walton, Tamara Hayes
Guests: Alex Brown, Dr. Lindsey Pollock
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Budget
No discussion.
County manager delegation of authority
Erik Martin said he is working with DPA David Fine about codifying resolutions related to the delegation
of the county manager’s authority, which he said would have a two-month or so timeline.
Central Services / CFP
Fair: Erik and Tamara Hayes discussed the previous year’s rodeo, which had not been included in the
original budget in 2018. Tamara said it had been a budget amendment. Tamara said she is asking for
$30,000 for the rodeo, with anticipated revenue budgeted at $30,000. She said she would like to
request an amendment for 2019. Steve Walton said the rodeo will be included in the 2020 budget.
Tamara said the revenue likely will exceed $30,000. Tamara said break-aways will replace the barrel
racing event. She said wild horse racing will return for 2019.
Commissioner Stamper, Commissioner Fund and Commissioner Jackson expressed support for the rodeo
and approved Tamara’s plan.
Tamara said the county has asked Centralia to annex in the fairgrounds, which will smooth the
boundaries of the UGA and likely reduce water costs for the fairgrounds. She said the city will review the
request May 14.
Projects: Erik and Steve Walton discussed upcoming projects, including hearing room carpeting at the
end of the month. Erik said the Star Complex remodel is nearing completion and that the Guardian Ad
Litem program will move within a week or so. Erik said the District Court remodel and Judging Pavilion
paving project are moving forward.
Packwood state parks land: Erik said state parks is authorizing its staff to move forward with the
proposed donation if and when the county says it would like to move forward. Commissioner Stamper
said he would attend a meeting about the topic later in the day. Erik said the state has indicated that the
land must go to a governmental entity – not a nonprofit – and that the county could not donate it to a
nonprofit. However, the group discussed, the county could develop an MOU with a nonprofit and have
that nonprofit care for the property.
Steve said he and Doug Carey will visit the cemetery near the Boistfort blueberry farm May 14.
Steve and Tamara left at 11:24 a.m.
Salary Commission
Erik said he and Becky Butler are working on a resolution for May 20.
Sheriff’s deputy position
Erik asked if the board would like to move forward with the approved and unfilled deputy position.
Becky said a May 20 resolution approving a collective bargaining agreement with the Deputies Guild will
affect the 2019 budget.
Commissioner Stamper made a motion to unfreeze the additional Sheriff position budgeted for 2019.
Commissioner Fund seconded.
Motion passed 3-0.
911 regionalization options
Erik noted that the commissioners would hold a special meeting during the Fire Commissioners Meeting
since the BOCC needs the ability to discuss the issue with representatives from the various fire districts.
Erik said he could use the same handout he provided during the recent Mayors’ Meeting. Commissioner
Jackson said he would like to make opening remarks. Commissioner Jackson asked that the
commissioners track who they’ve contacted. Lara said she would coordinate with the commissioners to
track it.
Public Works
Construction update: Erik said he’s pleased with the bids the county has been receiving.
WATVs: Erik said Public Works would like to limit the number of roads on the west end of the county on
which WATV use would be allowed. Erik said the county can perform car counts to determine use of the
various roads. Commissioner Fund said she has concerns regarding Coal Creek and Cook’s Hill roads. The
group reviewed roads on which WATV use already has been approved.
Water systems: Erik said the county is still spending a lot of reimbursable time and resources in Pe Ell.
He said he and others are working on a strategy/plan regarding Lewis County’s work on water systems.
Erik said Water-Sewer District 5 signed an interlocal agreement allowing Lewis County to operate the
system. He said it’s unclear how that will affect the moratorium.
Public Health and Social Services / Code Enforcement
VAB request to increase funeral payments: Erik said the Veterans Advisory Board has requested an
increase to funeral payments, from $700 to $1,000. He noted that the Veterans Fund has a pretty
substantial fund balance.
Commissioner Stamper made a motion to allow the Veterans Advisory Board to increase funeral
payments from $700 to $1,000.
Commissioner Fund seconded.
Motion passed 3-0.
Code Compliance position: Erik said the position has been filled.
Lara McRea said Rachel Hunt’s office hours will shift to 7 to 11 a.m. Mondays through Wednesdays and
11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays beginning the week of May 27 to accommodate Rachel’s school
schedule.
911 / DEM
Erik said Steve Mansfield would like authorization to offer higher steps on the pay scale. Erik and the
commissioners said they approved.
Personnel
Becky said Amanda Migliaccio has given notice that she will be leaving the Auditor’s Office.
Meeting ended at 12:03 p.m.