2019-12-23 Directors UpdateDirectors’ Update
December 23, 2019
9:03 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Jackson, Commissioner Stamper, County Manager Erik Martin, Becky Butler, Josh
Metcalf, Gary Fredricks, Kevin McDowell, John Abplanalp, Steve Wohld, Amber Smith, Doug Carey, Lara
McRea, Daleyn Coleman, Martin Roy (10:26 a.m.)
Guests: Susan DeLaire, Dr. Lindsey Pollock, Bob Guenther
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Josh Metcalf discussed a resolution to appoint a member to the Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory
Committee and setting terms thereof.
John Abplanalp discussed a resolution to approve Amendment D to contract between Lewis County and
The Salvation Army.
John Abplanalp discussed a resolution to approve contract amendment A between Lewis county and
housing resource center.
John Abplanalp discussed a resolution to approve contract amendment A between Lewis County and
Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason, and Thurston Counties.
Josh Metcalf discussed a resolution to ratify an executed contract for engineering services on Mickelsen
Parkway design. Josh said the work is being paid by Benaroya and .09 funding. Josh said WSDOT has not
yet released funding.
Josh Metcalf discussed the proposed acquisition of additional right of way for Pleasant Valley Road
Bridge Scour MP 2.46, Toledo.
Becky Butler discussed a resolution to amend the .09 Distressed Counties Loan Agreement between
Lewis County and the East Lewis County Public Development Authority.
Becky Butler discussed a resolution to approve a financial contribution agreement between Lewis
County and Lewis County Seniors organization for senior nutrition program support during calendar-year
2020. Becky said $50,000 would be given up front.
Rieva Lester and Amber Smith discussed a resolution to approve 2020 contracts with various
organizations for funding from Tourism Promotion Fund No. 1980 for tourism-related activities.
Rieva Lester discussed a resolution to approve a mileage rate change for Lewis County.
Commissioner Jackson discussed a resolution to elect the 2020 Chair and Vice Chair for the Lewis County
Board of County Commissioners.
Commissioner Jackson discussed a resolution to reappoint Ron Averill, Candace Hallom, and Bonnie Lynn
Brown to the Board of Directors of the Public Facilities District.
Josh Metcalf discussed a hearing regarding the acceptance of the Vader-Enchanted Valley New Water
Reservoir.
Amber Smith discussed a hearing regarding Ordinance 1311, which would add Chapter 1.23 to the
County Code, creating enforcement for public disturbance caused by excessive noise.
Commissioner Stamper made a motion to move two Consent items, 12 Deliberation items and two
Hearings to the Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, BOCC agenda.
Commissioner Jackson seconded the motion.
Motion passed 2-0.
Commissioner Jackson said he had been contacted regarding a request to give local consent for refugee
resettlement. The group said they would further discuss the topic the following week.
Susan DeLaire left at 9:26 a.m.
John Abplanalp urged attendees to get their flu shots and exercise caution during holiday meal
preparation.
Josh Metcalf discussed response to the weekend flood. Josh said Pe Ell’s water system took a hit over
the weekend.
At 9:42 a.m., Commissioner Jackson announced that the Board was going into executive session under
RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) to discuss pending or potential litigation regarding a vendor dispute with McClure &
Sons related to work at the Toledo airport.
Executive session ended at 9:57 a.m. with Josh Metcalf, Steve Wohld, Becky Butler, Erik Martin, Kevin
McDowell, Commissioner Stamper, Commissioner Jackson, Susan DeLaire and Dr. Lindsey Pollock in
attendance. Commissioner Jackson noted that no decisions had been made.
Kevin suggested that the BOCC authorize a settlement payment to McClure and Sons Inc. in the amount
of $34,216 in order to resolve the dispute related to AIP No. 3-53-0078-009-2017 regarding work that
was done at the South County Airport.
Ron Averill joined at 9:59 a.m.
Commissioner Stamper made a motion to authorize a settlement payment to McClure and Sons Inc. in
the amount of $34,216 in order to resolve the dispute related to AIP No. 3-53-0078-009-2017 regarding
work that was done at the South County Airport.
Commissioner Jackson seconded.
Motion passed 2-0.
Becky Butler said the county has drafted an update for its agreement with the Lewis County Seniors
Board. She, Commissioner Stamper and Commissioner Jackson outlined some of the things the county
would like to see, including monthly meetings, quarterly budget updates and the creation of a strategic
plan.
Kevin McDowell left at 10:06 a.m.
Ron Averill outlined funding challenges the Lewis County Seniors Board faces.
Commissioner Stamper suggested reaching out to the AAA to have them attend a February meeting with
the Seniors Board and the BOCC.
Ron noted that Winlock’s dishwasher needs to be replaced.
Martin Roy joined at 10:26 a.m.
Becky said she would hold the agreement until Jan. 6.
Meeting adjourned at 10:31 a.m.