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2022-04-18 BOCC Wrap-UpBOCC Wrap-Up April 18, 2022 9 a.m. Present: Commissioner Pollock, Commissioner Swope, Commissioner Grose, County Manager Erik Martin, Steve Wohld, Chris Panush, Scott Tinney, Becky Butler, Austin Majors, Connie Riker, Doug Carey, Katie Conradi, Mindy Brooks, Lee Napier, Meja Handlen, Matt Jaeger, JP Anderson, Mindy Brooks, Lee Napier, Heidi Palmer, Undersheriff Wes Rethwill, Josh Metcalf Guests: Isabel Vander Stoep, Bill Serrahn, Nic Scott Recorder: Rieva Lester Gary Stamper commemoration: The group discussed projects that have been proposed to be named in Commissioner Stamper’s honor, including Packwood park, an overlook, a road, the new juvenile center and the Mossyrock basketball court. Commissioner Swope recommended conducting a poll to gauge the public’s preferences. Erik Martin said the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has a process by which road markers, such as the overlook, can be named. Personnel authorization forms (PAFs) for the Clerk’s Office: Scott Tinney said he would like to move one of the office’s four senior clerk positions to a lead senior clerk, moving the position from a grade 20 to a 21. Scott said the move would allow giving that individual the authority to make decisions regarding courtroom changes. Scott said he could use existing savings to cover any cost increases. The group discussed the need to finalize a PAF process. Commissioner Swope made a motion to create a senior clerk to a lead senior clerk in the Clerk’s Office. Commissioner Grose seconded. Commissioner Swope made a motion to amend his motion to “reclassify” rather than “create” a senior clerk to a lead senior clerk in the Clerk’s Office. Commissioner Grose seconded. Motion passed 3-0. The motion, as amended, passed 3-0. Letter of support regarding Mossyrock’s sidewalk and water/sewer infrastructure project: Clerk of the Board Rieva Lester said she would have a draft prepared for approval. Zoom / Facebook / YouTube: The commissioners discussed the pros and cons of recording all meetings. Fox Theatre: Commissioner Swope made a motion to earmark $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, contingent on the Final Rule. Commissioner Grose seconded. Commissioner Swope withdrew his motion. The commissioners said they would further discuss the matter during the upcoming ARPA meeting. Parks plan: Connie Riker said Schaefer Park opened over the weekend. She said a park host is moving in later in the day and that hosts are being recruited for the other parks. Connie said the playground equipment has been delayed until summertime. Connie said the county’s consultant is nearing completion on the county’s parks plan. She said she would like to hold the parks plan presentation May 9 with the resolution to be approved May 11. The commissioners approved the timeline. Steve Wohld and Connie discussed the possibility of keeping the parks open year-round. Minute folders: Commissioner Swope made a motion to approve minute folders for the weeks of March 28 and April 4, 2022. Commissioner Grose seconded. Motion passed 3-0. Calendars: Commissioner Pollock said she has a CRAB meeting later in the week. Commissioner Swope said he would attend the May 16-18 Land Steering Group Values Planning Process. Correspondence: Commissioner Grose said citizens have been appreciative that the county rescinded the no-spray agreement fees. He said more work is needed regarding biosolids. Commissioner Pollock said she had received notice that the county’s .09 “Distressed Counties” funding would continue through Aug. 31, 2032. Announcements / new business: Commissioner Swope discussed an award Public Works recently won. Commissioner Pollock said the Port of Chehalis has asked that agriculture be included on the CEDS list. Commissioner Pollock discussed the Transmission Corridor she attended the previous week and said the group is concerned that some state processes recently were fast-tracked and therefore did not include local input. Executive session: At 9:40 a.m., Commissioner Pollock announced that the Board would be going into executive session under RCWs 42.30.110(1)(b) and 42.30.110(1)(c) for 10 minutes to discuss real estate transactions. Executive session started at 9:41 a.m. • At 9:51 a.m., the Board extended executive session for 5 minutes. • At 9:56 a.m., the Board extended executive session for 5 minutes. • At 10:01 a.m., the Board extended executive session for 3 minutes. • At 10:04 a.m., the Board extended executive session for 3 minutes. Executive session ended at 10:07 a.m. Commissioner Pollock noted that no decisions had been made. Commissioner Swope made a motion to authorize Internal Services to work on the feasibility regarding a property discussed during executive session for the amount discussed during executive session. Commissioner Grose seconded. Motion passed 3-0. Meeting adjourned at 10:09 a.m.