2024-09-09 Wrap-UpBOCC Wrap-Up
September 9, 2024
9 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Brummer, Commissioner Pollock, Commissioner Swope, County Manager Ryan
Barrett, Meja Handlen, Becky Butler, Josh Metcalf, Doug Carey, Matt Jaeger, Gabe Anzelini, David Bailey,
Justia Madrigal, Mindy Brooks
Guest(s): Ron Johnson
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Public comment: None.
East Lewis County Public Development Authority (ELCPDA): The commissioners directed Rieva Lester to
draft a resolution to appoint Rob Maricle to the ELCPDA.
Fish barrier removals: Commissioner Pollock expressed concern regarding the replacement of a culvert
on the Newaukum Valley Road.
Executive session: At 9:16 a.m., Commissioner Brummer announced that the Board would be going into
executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) until 9:26 a.m. to discuss two topics: Sierra Pacific litigation
and a timber trespass on Short Road.
At 9:26 a.m., Commissioner Brummer extended executive session until 9:31 a.m.
Executive session ended at 9:31 a.m. Commissioner Brummer noted that no decisions had been made.
Commissioner Pollock made a motion to authorize and direct David Bailey to sign on the county’s behalf
the revised settlement and stipulated order of judgement regarding the Sierra Pacific litigation.
Commissioner Swope seconded. Motion passed 3-0.
Commissioner Pollock made a motion to authorize the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office to send a demand
letter to Rodney Meade regarding timber trespass as discussed in executive session. Commissioner
Swope seconded. Motion passed 3-0.
Minute folders: Commissioner Pollock made a motion to approve minute folders for the weeks of June
17; July 15, 22 and 29; and Aug. 5, 12 and 19. Commissioner Swope seconded. Motion passed 3-0.
Meeting ended at 9:35 a.m.