NOH regarding franchise to Cowlitz Indian Tribal Housing, water and sewer facilities BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF: RESOLUTION NO. 21-190
NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING A FRANCHISE
TO COWLITZ INDIAN TRIBAL HOUSING TO
INSTALL, CONSTRUCT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN
WATER AND SEWER FACILITIES IN LEWIS
COUNTY RIGHTS OF WAY
WHEREAS, Lewis County Code 12.20 and RCW 36.55 require that all utility
installations in county road rights of way be authorized by a franchise from Lewis
County; and
WHEREAS, an application for a franchise has been received by the Board of
County Commissioners (BOCC) from Cowlitz Indian Tribal Housing to install,
construct, operate and maintain water and sewer facilities in Lewis County rights
of way; and
WHEREAS, said application and all related materials have been reviewed by the
BOCC and found appropriate for further proceedings.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the BOCC will hold a public hearing on
the proposed acceptance of the franchise at or after 2 p.m. June 8, 2021. The
hearing will take place at the Lewis County Courthouse, Commissioners' Hearing
Room, 351 NW North Street, Chehalis, Wash., as set forth in the Notice of Public
Hearing attached hereto. Interested parties are encouraged to check the
Commissioners' hearing schedule online at https://lewiscountywa.gov/offices/
commissioners/agendas-calendar/ for updated details as the hearing date
approaches. The Clerk of the BOCC is hereby instructed to proceed with all
appropriate and necessary notifications, posting and publication as required by
RCW 36.55.040.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 18th day of May, 2021.
Page 1 of 2 Res. 21-190
APPROVED AS TO FORM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jonathan Meyer, Prosecuting Attorney LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Amber Smith Gary Stampe r
By: Amber Smith, Gary Stamper, Chair
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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Rieva Lester, Sean D. Swope, Commissioner
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Page 2 of 2 Res. 21-190
NOTICE OF HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners, Lewis County, Washington
(BOCC), has received an application for a non-exclusive franchise from Cowlitz Indian Tribal Housing
to install, construct, operate, and maintain water and sewer facilities located within Lewis County
road right of way in the following location description:
The following described road located in Section 33, Township 12 North, Range 1 West, W.M.,
and Sections 4 and 5, Township 11 North, Range 1 West, W.M.:
Jackson Highway, from a point 1000 feet south of its intersection with Tucker Road,
Southwesterly to its intersection with Spencer Road.
The franchise being considered is for a period of five years.
The application and all related materials have been reviewed by the BOCC and found appropriate
for further proceedings. A hearing on the non-exclusive franchise will be held on June 8, 2021, at or
after 2 p.m., in the Commissioners' Hearing Room on the 2nd floor of the Historic Courthouse in
Chehalis, Washington, when and where all persons may appear and be heard upon the granting of
the franchise. Interested parties are encouraged to check the Commissioners' hearing schedule
online at https://lewiscountywa.gov/offices/commissioners/agendas-calendar/for updated details as
the hearing date approaches.
RCW 36.55.040 requires that notice of hearing be posted in three public places in the county seat of
the county at least 15 days before the day fixed for hearing, and also published two times in the
official newspaper of the county, the last publication to be not less than 5 days before the day fixed
for hearing.
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BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution: 21-190 BOCC Meeting Date: May 18, 2021
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Legal Notice
Notice of hearing regarding a franchise to Cowlitz Indian Tribal Housing to install, construct,
operate and maintain water and sewer facilities in Lewis County rights of way
Contact: Martin Roy Phone: 1183
Department: PW - Public Works
Description:
NOTE: The commissioners changed the hearing date to June 8 (instead of June 1) through a floor
amendment on May 18, 2021.
Lewis County Code 12.20 and RCW 36.55 require that all utility installations in county road rights of
way be authorized by a franchise from Lewis County. An application for a franchise has been
received by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) from Cowlitz Indian Tribal Housing, to
install, construct, operate, and maintain water and sewer facilities in Lewis County road rights of
way.
This resolution sets a hearing for at or after 2 p.m. June 8, 2021 in the Commissioners' Hearing
Room on the 2nd floor of the Historic Courthouse in Chehalis, Washington, and further instructs the
Clerk of the BOCC to proceed with all appropriate and necessary notifications, posting and
publication as required by RCW 36.55.040. Interested parties are encouraged to check the
Commissioners' hearing schedule online at https://Iewiscountywa.gov/offices/commissioners/
agendas-calendar/ as the hearing date approaches for updated details.
Approvals: Publication Requirements:
Publications:
User Status The Chronicle - May 20 & May 27, 2021
PA's Office Pending
Additional Copies: Cover Letter To:
Tina Hemphill, Rose Williams, Kim Amrine,
Martin Roy, Matt Hinderlie