2024-05-01 Directors UpdateDirectors’ Update
May 1, 2024
9:01 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Brummer, Commissioner Pollock, Commissioner Swope, County Manager Ryan
Barrett, Josh Metcalf, Lee Napier, Becky Butler, Doug Carey, Eric Eisenberg, BJ Kuykendall, Jenn Libby-
Jones, Gary Fredricks, Justin Stennick, Tammy Martin, Kate Chatterton, Alex Murray, Casey Mauermann,
Graham Gowing, Justia Madrigal, Matt Thuston, Meja Handlen, Mindy Brooks, Sarah Hensley, Sherri
Dokken, Matt Jaeger
Guest(s): None
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Public comment: None
Josh Metcalf discussed a notice of hearing for the proposed vacation of an undeveloped right of way,
being a continuation of Cannon Road in Packwood.
Grace Jimenez discussed a resolution to approve a personal services agreement for cost allocation plan
development with Matrix Consulting Group.
Justia Madrigal discussed a resolution to approve Emergency Housing Fund (EHF) Contract #24-4619D-
114 Amendment A between the Washington State Department of Commerce Housing Division,
Homelessness Assistance Unit (HAU) and Lewis County.
Jenn Libby-Jones discussed a resolution to list the Proposals Received and Contractor Selected for the
Radio Microwave Network Project.
Lee Napier discussed a resolution to approve the Twenty-Seventh Supplement Agreement between
West Consultants Inc. and Lewis County, acting as Fiscal Agent for the Chehalis River Basin Flood
Authority, and authorize the Director of Community Development to sign on behalf of Lewis County.
Lee Napier discussed a resolution to approve Amendment No. Two (2) Interagency Agreement between
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) and Lewis County, acting as Fiscal Agent for
the Chehalis River Basin Flood Authority.
Lee Napier discussed a resolution to approve the interlocal agreement with City of Chehalis for fire
investigation services for the unincorporated areas excluding the service boundary of Riverside Fire
Authority.
Josh Metcalf discussed a resolution to list the bids received and contractor selected for the Lucas Creek
Tributary MP 4.24 and MP 4.39 Fish Passage Construction Project, CMP No. 15-2331 and 15-2332.
Josh Metcalf discussed a resolution to approve a contract to purchase aerial photos and related
software and services from Eagleview through sole source purchasing.
Josh Metcalf discussed a resolution to initiate a county road construction project and assign a County
Road Project (CRP) number.
Doug Carey discussed a resolution to accept a Grant Award from the Department of Archaeology and
Historic Preservation for the repair and rehabilitation of the Historic Lewis County Courthouse.
Doug Carey discussed a resolution to ratify signature for the Community Development Building-Acoustic
Ceiling Contract.
Eric Eisenberg said he’d like to delay the night-by-night shelter bid award.
Eric Eisenberg discussed a resolution to approve an interlocal agreement with the Chehalis River Basin
Flood Control Zone District for shared services.
Eric Eisenberg discussed a resolution to approve an amendment to an interlocal agreement for .09
(“Distressed Counties”) monies for the Chehalis River Basin Flood Control Zone District.
Josh Metcalf discussed a hearing for the vacation of a portion of undeveloped Beryl Road in Randle.
Becky Butler discussed a hearing for Ordinance 1355, which would repeal and rescind Ordinance 1202.
Commissioner Pollock made a motion to move one notice item, two consent items, 13 deliberation
items and two hearings to the Tuesday, May 7, 2024, BOCC agenda. Commissioner Swope seconded.
Motion passed 3-0.
Executive session: At 9:26 a.m., Commissioner Brummer announced that the Board would be going into
executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) until 9:36 a.m. to discuss two topics: Timber trespass on
Short Road and Carrot Project litigation.
At 9:36 a.m., Commissioner Brummer extended executive session until 9:40 a.m.
Executive session ended at 9:40 a.m. Commissioner Brummer noted that no decisions had been made.
Announcements / roundtable / new business / Wednesday Workshop
Department heads provided project and program updates, including:
• Efforts to expand the county’s recruitment pool.
• Work on Internal Service rates and budget training.
The commissioners agreed to sign two items:
• Letter of support regarding Cascade Community Healthcare’s grant application.
• Goodbye / thank you for Eric Johnson.
Meeting adjourned at 10:03 a.m.