2023-01-04 Directors UpdateDirectors’ Update
January 4, 2023
9:01 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Swope, Commissioner Brummer, Commissioner Pollock, County Manager Erik
Martin, Steve Wohld, Jenn Libby-Jones, Becky Butler, Lee Napier, Josh Metcalf, Doug Carey, Nic Scott,
Amber Smith, Matt Jaeger, Gary Fredricks, BJ Kuykendall, Eric Eisenberg, Ross McDowell, Lara McRea,
Mindy Brooks, Josh Weiss, Troy Nichols, Tammy Martin, Kate Chatterton
Guest(s): Isabel Vander Stoep, unnamed guest, John Christian
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Public comment: None.
Directors’ Update items
Jenn Libby-Jones discussed a notice to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for VHF engineering study, a
project of the American Rescue Plan Act funding.
Rieva Lester discussed a resolution to set Lewis County's 2023 mileage rate at 65.5 cents per mile
effective Jan. 1, 2023.
Eric Eisenberg discussed a resolution to approve a First Amended Agreement with AMP Insights
concerning consultant services for a water bank.
Doug Carey discussed a resolution to listing the bids received and contractor selected for the East
County Sheriff's Substation project.
Commissioner Pollock made a motion to move one notice item, two consent items and three
deliberation items to the Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, BOCC Business Meeting agenda. Commissioner
Brummer seconded. Motion passed 3-0.
Announcements
Steve Wohld discussed changes in Internal Services, including the retirement of the Facilities
Administrator.
Meja Handlen said the Sheriff’s Office has taken over animal control.
Amber Smith said HR / Risk has started its public defense coordination.
Wednesday Workshop
2023 Legislative Session: Josh Weiss and Troy Nichols discussed the 2023 Legislative session and the
work they will provide to advance the county’s priorities and review bills going before the lawmakers.
Josh said the first deadline for bills is Feb. 17. Josh noted that bills typically are included in a preview
roundup on the Wednesday preceding the week in which the Legislature will review them. He said his
team will review the bill roundups and flag proposals they believe the county would have an interest in.
The commissioners said they’d like to meet with Josh and Troy weekly at the start of the Monday Wrap-
Up / County Manager update.
Wednesday Workshop
Commissioner Swope asked that those present think of ways to further improve the culture of the
workplace.
Becky Butler said the county’s Broadband team will meet the next day.
Meja Handlen invited the group to a Three Kings event planned for Jan. 7 at the Blue Pavilion.
Doug Carey said the contractor working on the Community Development building will begin working on
electrical installation beginning the following week.
Attendees shared their professional and personal goals for 2023.
Correspondence
Commissioner Pollock discussed emails the county had received regarding a PUD project and a Swofford
Pond project. Rieva Lester noted that both items are on the agenda for Monday’s Wrap-Up.
Meeting adjourned at 10:24 a.m.