2018-07-03 Directors UpdateDirectors’ Update
July 3, 2018
10:01 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Fund, Commissioner Jackson (by phone), Graham Gowing, Tim Fife, Danette
York, Wayne Whiton, Becky Butler, Steve Walton, Archie Smith, Steve Wohld
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Tim Fife discussed a call for sealed bids for the East Lewis County Transfer Station Improvements,
Project No. RESWEL. He said the chutes have broken the concrete.
Tim Fife discussed a call for sealed bids for the Lewis County Central Transfer Station Repairs, Project
No. RESWCT. He said the floor will be repaired.
Tim Fife discussed the proposed acquisition of additional right of way for Snyder Road, Packwood. Tim
said the area was damaged during the 2015 flood.
Tim Fife discussed a resolution approving the County Engineer to sign Applicant
Resolution/Authorization between Lewis County and the Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) for
grant funded fish passage and enhancement projects in which funds are administered by RCO. He said
the grant includes the Frase Creek, Scammon Creek, King Creek, Middle Fork Newaukum areas. Tim
asked if the commissioners want to hear about every grant for which Public Works applies. Becky Butler
suggested addressing grants during regular updates instead. Commissioner Fund asked Tim to review
the grant application approval process with the Prosecutor’s Office.
Tim Fife discussed a resolution rejecting all bids for the Stearns Creek Tributary Culvert Replacement
Project, County Maintenance Project (CMP) 1603.
Tim Fife discussed a hearing to approve a franchise to Puget Sound Energy Inc., to replace their existing
franchise, to construct, operate and maintain water mains and cathodic protection cables in Lewis
County road rights of way. He said the franchise is for the water return lines.
Becky Butler discussed a hearing for the 2nd 2018 Budget Amendment for Current Expense and Other
Funds.
Commissioner Jackson made a motion to move two (2) Notice items, two (2) Consent items, three (3)
Deliberation items and two (2) Hearings to the Monday BOCC agenda.
Commissioner Fund seconded the motion.
Motion passed 2-0.
Held: The appointment of members to the Lewis County Board of Equalization (BOE).
Roundtable
Graham Gowing said burn restrictions are in place.
Tim Fife said chip seal work has begun at Paradise. He said pre-con work at Coal Creek and Jackson
Highway.
Danette York said the WIC clinic has changed hours. She said the immunization clinic will close in August.
She said she and Dr. Wood are providing guest columns.
Wayne Whiton said he is working on written policies.
Becky said budget worksheets will go out Monday and will be due Aug. 13.
Steve Walton discussed his hiring process.
Archie Smith discussed the recent Janus ruling. Wayne said the county Risk Pool has talked to an
attorney regarding drafting a white paper on the matter. He said employees with questions should be
directed to HR.
Steve Wohld discussed cybersecurity.
Meeting adjourned at 11 a.m.