2023-12-04 CM UpdateCounty Manager Update
December 4, 2023
10:15 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Swope, Commissioner Brummer, Commissioner Pollock, County Manager Ryan
Barrett, Eric Eisenberg, Lee Napier, Becky Butler, Meja Handlen, Josh Metcalf, Matt Jaeger, Erika Katt
Guest(s): Julie Balmelli-Powe
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Public comment: None.
Inclement weather: Erika Katt provided flooding and weather updates.
Winlock annexation: Not discussed.
American Rescue Plan Act update: Becky Butler provided updates regarding Treasury’s changes to
allowable ARPA uses. She said the Treasury will no longer cover most internal costs charged to ARPA.
The commissioners directed staff to advocate for an extension for ARPA rules.
Lewis County Seniors: The commissioners reviewed the draft proposal for Lewis County Seniors funding
for 2024. The commissioners requested the group provide a per-meal cost at its next update. They also
directed staff to create a certification process by which the group will certify that funding provided by
Lewis County will be used solely for the group’s nutrition program.
2024 budget: Becky said the 224 budget hearing will take place later in the day.
Legislative request: The commissioners previewed the Legislative agenda being discussed Dec. 6.
Meeting ended at 10:50 a.m.