2019-08-12 BOCC Wrap UpBOCC Wrap-Up
August 12, 2019
9 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Jackson, Commissioner Fund, County Manager Erik Martin, Lara McRea, Josh
Metcalf, Lee Napier, Becky Butler, Josh Metcalf
Guests: Susan DeLaire, Dr. Lindsey Pollock, Peter Lahmann, Bob Guenther
Recorder: Candace Hallom
Agenda Update
It was noted that four items - agreement with the Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) for
Scammon Creek, agreement with the RCO for King Creek Barrier Removal Site, agreement with RCO for
MF Newaukum Trib Barrier Removal Site, and Distressed Counties (.09) grant to the University of
Washington - had been held from the day’s Business Meeting.
WCIF Rates
Commissioner Jackson discussed WCIF rates. He noted that, as a whole, Lewis County will see a
decrease in rates.
Historic Preservation Grant
Commissioner Fund discussed a grant application received from the Cowlitz River Valley Historic Society.
The applicant is requesting $23,000. Commissioner Fund will look into this further.
Stihl Property
Commissioner Fund discussed the Stihl property. Erik Martin stated that Eric Eisenberg is researching
the issue. Erik explained that Stihl has concerns regarding road frontage requirements. The property is
in the UGA and Lewis County has an Interlocal agreement with the City of Centralia. The County is
required to follow the cities regulation on building when it comes to properties within the UGA. Erik is
working with the City to find out how they would like the County to proceed.
Lead Entity
Grays Harbor County Commissioner Wes Cormier contacted Commissioner Jackson. Commissioner
Cormier asked if Lewis County would be interested in being the lead entity for the Chehalis Basin
Partnership. Lee Napier feels that we need clarification on what they want to transfer. Lee Napier also
mentioned that she does not feel that we have the capacity to take this on.
Rural Broadband Workshop
Commissioner Fund discussed the Rural Broadband Workshop on September 16, 2019. Commissioner
Fund will represent Lewis County at the workshop.
HR 1629
Erik spoke to a letter from FD#5. Daleyn Coleman is researching further and will get back to the BOCC.
Shriner
The Board agreed to pay for an ad in the Shriner football program.
Hearing room audio
Candy provided an update on the hearing room audio.
Calendars
The Board discussed calendars.
Announcements
Bob Guenther discussed an article in the paper regarding an old growth tree. He asked if the
Commissioners were interested, they could get one for the Courthouse. The Commissioners are
interested in getting one for the Courthouse.
Meeting ended at 9:41 a.m.