2023-12-04 Wrap UpBOCC Wrap-Up
December 4, 2023
9 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Brummer, Commissioner Pollock, County Manager Ryan Barrett, David Bailey,
Jimmy Goodman, Meja Handlen, Lee Napier, Becky Butler, Josh Metcalf, Doug Carey, Kate Chatterton,
Mindy Brooks, Tom Stanton, Rudy Rodriguez
Guest(s): Unnamed guest, Julie Balmelli-Powe
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Commissioner Brummer opened the meeting at 9 a.m. and then recessed it until 9:30 a.m.
The meeting resumed at 9:30 a.m.
Executive Session: At 9:30 a.m., Commissioner Brummer announced that the Board would be going into
executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) until 9:40 a.m. to discuss the Nelson claim. Outside counsel
joined for the executive session portion of the meeting.
Executive session ended at 9:40 a.m. Commissioner Brummer noted that no decisions had been made.
Commissioner Pollock made a motion to authorize Amber Smith and outside counsel to continue
negotiating on the Nelson claim. Commissioner Brummer seconded. Motion passed 2-0.
.09 committee: The commissioners directed staff to reach out to the area mayors to find a mayor to
represent the small cities on the .09 / Distressed Counties advisory committee.
Public comment: None.
Meeting ended at 9:43 a.m.