2018-09-04 Update with Erik MartinUpdate with Erik Martin
September 4, 2018
3:00 p.m.
Present: Commissioner Fund, Commissioner Jackson, Commissioner Stamper, Erik Martin, and Alex
Brown
Recorder: Candace Hallom
• Sponsorships- Lewis County Shriners ad. The BOCC will pay for ad out of their own pockets
• Packwood Senior Center- Gary updated Erik on the dispute between the Packwood Senior
Center and the Packwood Community Center. There needs to be discussion with the site
leaders.
• 911- Erik briefed the BOCC on last week’s meeting. Erik said Dennis Dawes told the County that
they want to move forward with an executive board allowing them a voice in the dispatch
center. The group would like an answer within two weeks. Gary asked if they offered a plan.
Erik stated Jill Anderson. Commissioner Jackson spoke about the prior week’s meeting. He was
disappointed in what was presented and how it was presented.
Erik “Does the Board want to take action to respond to Mayor Dawes within the two weeks
(September 12th).
Commissioner Stamper would like to see the stats on the calls? What are the smaller districts
paying?
Commissioner Jackson recommended letting the Mayor know that we are willing to keep
discussions open but we need more time look into this. Erik will draft a letter for the BOCC to
look at.
Commissioner Fund asked if the cities study prompted this. Erik in the ILA there are two more
studies that need to be done.
• Budget Meeting Schedule
Commissioner Jackson will not be available on the 13th for a budget meeting. Move the October
9th meeting to the 2:30 pm.
• Potential Levee Tour dates
• Meeting with Judges
Commissioner Fund contacted district court hoping to set up a meeting. She mentioned that
she would like more information and talking points for the legislative roundtable.
• Signature Authority
There is a Resolution authorizing Erik signature authority on certain accounts.
• Calendars
Erik explained that he is working on calendar setting specific times for meetings.
• Calendar- add Office of the Chehalis Basin to the wrap-up
Meeting ended at 4:00 p.m.