2020-07-13 County Manager UpdateCounty Manager Update
July 13, 2020
11 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Jackson, Commissioner Stamper, Commissioner Fund, County Manager Erik
Martin, Steve Wohld, Janelle Lindsey, Lara McRea, Becky Butler (remotely)
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Internal Services
Steve Wohld said he is exploring having a single entry point for the historic courthouse. Steve noted that
some individuals at the Law and Justice Center have indicated they do not have to wear masks.
The group discussed the health order that indicates visitors must wear masks.
The group discussed hiring someone with security training to be the point of contact for the building.
Erik said he would continue looking into the issues.
Risk Management
Tort claims: No discussion.
Public Health and Social Services
Commerce grant with Centralia: Erik said a Commerce grant is available and that the county may partner
with Centralia to seek the funding.
Animal shelter: Erik said Amy Hanson has retired. The board instructed Rieva Lester to writer her a thank
you letter. Erik said an animal shelter employee was bitten by a dog and had to be hospitalized.
COVID: Erik said work continues to address new cases.
Community Development Update
Benaroya: Erik said the county has completed its MOU with Winlock. He said he understands that
Benaroya submitted a permit for review June 10.
Personnel
Administrative assistant senior position: Erik said Candy Hallom is leaving. Lara McRea said she would
like to promote Tammy Martin to the vacated position. Lara said she would then like to backfill Tammy’s
position with a casual for now. She and Erik said the casual position would be eligible for Coronavirus
Relief Funding.
Commissioner Fund left at 11:30 a.m.
911
Infrastructure and capital planning: Commissioner Jackson discussed planned phases to replace aging
infrastructure. The group discussed work to identify funding options.
CUC: Erik said the Combined User Committee will meet in the next couple of weeks. He said the group is
expected to propose continuing the same formula from years past. He said the county is working on a
model that addresses accountability.
Community Development
Permit revenue: Erik discussed permit revenue, noting that the county is at the same level as 2019 if the
bump from the Skookumchuck Wind Farm is removed.
Public Works / DEM
Continuity of Government: Erik said he will meet with the Chair the following day and then present the
plan to the Board July 15.
Chipseal: Erik said the county plans to chipseal 125 miles of county road and also will do work for Pe Ell,
Tacoma Power and others.
Water systems: Erik said he would like to add to the July 15 Directors’ Update a discussion about lifting
the moratorium in the former Water-Sewer District 5.
Staffing: Erik said Ben Sabin has been hired.
Meeting ended at 11:55 a.m.