2024-10-16 ESC Directors UpdateDirectors’ Update
October 16, 2024
9:01 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Brummer, Commissioner Pollock, Commissioner Swope, County Manager Ryan
Barrett, Becky Butler, Scott Tinney, Meja Handlen, Mindy Brooks, Josh Metcalf, Doug Carey, Gabe
Anzelini, Amanda Price, Daleyn Coleman, John Abplanalp, Eric Eisenberg, Sarah Hensley, Brad Clark, BJ
Kuykendall, Graham Gowing, Marni Larson, Sherri Dokken, Susie Palmateer, Tom Stanton, Linda Mastin,
Preston Pinkston, Jonathan Meyer (10:30 a.m.)
Guest(s): None
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Public comment: None.
ESC
Clerk Scott Tinney said the Clerk’s Office has seen an uptick in passport applications as the deadline for
True ID nears. He also noted that the Clerk’s Office is moving to electronic records.
DIRECTORS’ UPDATE
Gabe Anzelini discussed a request for proposals (RFP) for Security Camera replacement and installation
in the Law & Justice Building.
Josh Metcalf discussed a notice of finding of no significant impact and intent to request release of funds
for the LCWD No. 1 New Water Reservoir Project in Randle.
Josh Metcalf discussed a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to provide Countywide Annual Cultural
Resources Services for 2025-2027.
Mindy Brooks discussed a notice of public hearing to consider Ordinance 1359 to adopt the reconciled
2045 population and housing allocations.
Meja Handlen discussed a resolution to approve Contract #C15-0231-24 between Coastal Community
Action Plan (CAP) and Lewis County.
Sarah Hensley discussed a resolution to award a contract to Granicus (Smart Gov) of Carahsoft
Technology Corporation for software replacement.
Gabe Anzelini discussed a resolution for the declaration of surplus personal property.
Josh Metcalf discussed a resolution to approve an Interlocal Agreement between Lewis County and the
Port of Chehalis for administration of all necessary activities to construct a fish passage structure on
Bishop Road MP 2.839 at Berwick Creek.
Eric Eisenberg discussed a resolution to ratify a contract with Knight Fire to design and install a fire
sprinkler system in the Lewis County Homeless Shelter.
Rieva Lester discussed a resolution to appoint Rob Maricle to the East Lewis County Public Development
Authority (ELCPDA) Board of Directors.
Commissioner Pollock made a motion to move four notice items, two consent items and six deliberation
items to the Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, BOCC Business Meeting agenda. Commissioner Swope seconded.
Motion passed 3-0.
Public Works, Community Development and Public Health and Social Services fee schedule: Mindy
Brooks, Meja Handlen and Josh Metcalf discussed proposed fee increases to make public services self-
sufficient. Staff discussed the potential staff cuts and / or permit limits that if the commissioners decide
not to impose full-recovery efforts, there would be.
Code Enforcement: Meja noted that Code Enforcement is funded through the General Fund, tipping
fees and grants. Meja and Mindy discussed the possibility of splitting Code Enforcement between PHSS
and Community Development.
United Way: Commissioner Brummer noted that United Way Director Chris Judd will give 10-minute
presentation during the Oct. 22 Business Meeting.
At 9:57 a.m., Commissioner Brummer recessed the meeting until 10:30 a.m.
Commissioner Brummer resumed the meeting at 10:30 a.m., with Jonathan Meyer in attendance.
Opioid settlement: At 10:30 a.m., Commissioner Brummer announced that the Board would be going
into executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) until 10:34 a.m. to discuss opioid litigation.
Executive session ended at 10:34 a.m. Commissioner Brummer noted that no decisions had been made.
Commissioner Pollock made a motion to authorize Becky Butler to sign the opioid agreement outside
counsel has provided. Commissioner Swope seconded. Motion passed 3-0.
Meeting ended at 10:35 a.m.