2018-10-15 County Manager UpdateCounty Manager Update
October 15, 2018
11:03 p.m.
Present: Commissioner Jackson, Commissioner Stamper, County Manager Erik Martin, Lara McRea
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Budget: Commissioner Jackson and Commissioner Stamper
said to use the commissioners’ budget to pay the Washington
University library for a book on freeholders ordered by the
PA’s Office.
Skookumchuck wind energy: Erik Martin said the draft EIS is
“good to go” and that the next step is to publish it.
Community Development update: Erik said Karen
Witherspoon is moving and that there has been a request to
allow her to work remotely. He said another option would be
to hire Karen on contractual basis as a consultant for special projects. Commissioner Stamper and
Commissioner Jackson said they would only want to allow the position to work remotely for a short
time.
Erik said Josh Metcalf would work with Lee Napier and Dave Campbell on the airport transition.
PFD: Erik said the PFD’s construction agreement appears vague. He said he’s looking for more specificity
and commitment.
Public Works update: Erik asked Commissioner Jackson to meet with Public Works regarding WATV
signage for west side. Commissioner Jackson agreed to do so. Erik discussed a letter of support
regarding an EDA application the Port of Chehalis is submitting. The commissioners agreed to sign a
letter of support.
IT update: Erik said cybersecurity is the focus in IT right now.
Risk / HR update: Risk is continuing to work on PDRs. Commissioner Stamper said he has spoken to
Derek Bryan at the Risk Pool about his views on restructuring.
Facilities update: Erik said CFP is looking for approval to purchase a security panel alarm receiver for
$3,700. Commissioner Stamper and Commissioner Jackson approved. Erik said Facilities is working on
the BOCC Hearing Room and the PA’s Office remodel simultaneously.
Public Health and Social Services / Code Enforcement update: Erik discussed the county’s recent
seizure of German shepherds.
Commissioner Jackson left at 11:43 a.m.
TO-DO LIST / RECAP
Lara: Set up meeting with
Commissioner Jackson, WSU
Director Gary Fredricks and
Cowlitz County Commissioner
Dennis Weber
911: Erik said he attended a Combined User meeting the previous week.
Commissioner Jackson returned at 11:45 a.m.
Erik discussed two studies identified in the Emergency Services interlocal agreement: one for
infrastructure and the other for needs for a possible 911 center. Erik said he’d like to attach timelines to
the two studies. Erik said the 911 manager position is being rescored.
Strategic planning: Erik asked if the county would be interested in having a consultant help work on the
strategic plan to allow for an objective, outside view.
Meeting ended at noon.