2024-12-04 Directors' UpdateDirectors’ Update
December 4, 2024
Time
Present: Commissioner Brummer, Commissioner Pollock, Commissioner Swope, County Manager Ryan
Barrett, Becky Butler, Mindy Brooks, Meja Handlen, Josh Metcalf, Doug Carey, BJ Kuykendall, Alex
Murray, Erika Katt, Gabe Anzelini, Undersheriff Kevin Engelbertson, Kate Chatterton, Sarah Hensley,
Bradley Clark, Casey Mauermann, Graham Gowing, Matt Thuston, Natalie Mauermann, Preston
Pinkston, Sherri Dokken, David Bailey, Bradley Clark
Guest(s): Unnamed guests
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Public comment: None.
Josh Metcalf discussed a notice of hearing regarding a franchise renewal to Hampton Lumber Mills,
Washington, Inc. to install, construct, operate, and maintain stormwater facilities in Lewis County road
rights-of-way.
Eric Eisenberg discussed a resolution to ratify a contract with Schwiesow Construction Inc. for Lewis
County Permanent Shelter renovations, Project #31-2408 Construction.
Alex Murray discussed a resolution to approve a contract to provide floor matt cleaning services for
county campus buildings.
Josh Metcalf discussed a resolution to accept a bid on tax title property off of Coal Street in Toledo.
Josh Metcalf and Erika Katt discussed a resolution to accept an agreement between Lewis County and
Washington State Military Department for the State Homeland Security Grant Program contract #E25-
208.
Sarah Hensley discussed a resolution to approve the Twenty-Eighth 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
Sarah Hensley discussed a resolution to approve Amendment No. Three (3) Interagency Agreement
between Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) and Lewis County, acting as Fiscal
Agent for the Chehalis River Basin Flood Authority.
Mindy Brooks discussed a hearing to adopt Ordinance 1358 to amend Chapters 17.05, General
Provisions, 17.10, Definitions, and 17.130, Adequate Public Facilities of the Lewis County Code.
Commissioner Pollock made a motion to move one notice item, two consent items, six deliberation
items and one hearing to the Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, BOCC agenda. Commissioner Swope seconded.
Motion passed 3-0.
At 9:14 a.m., Commissioner Brummer announced that the Board would be going into executive session
under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) until 9:24 a.m. to discuss Hornburg litigation and the Wing and Graham tort
claim.
At 9:24 a.m., Commissioner Brummer extended executive session until 9:29 a.m.
Executive session ended at 9:29 a.m. Commissioner Brummer noted that no decisions had been made.
Commissioner Pollock made a motion to amend the Directors’ Update agenda to include an executive
session discussion regarding a tort claim related to the Coroner’s Office. Commissioner Swope
seconded. Motion passed 3-0.
At 9:31 a.m., Commissioner Brummer announced that the Board would be going into executive session
under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) until 9:34 a.m. to discuss a tort claim related to the Coroner’s Office.
Executive session ended at 9:34 a.m. Commissioner Brummer noted that no decisions had been made.
New business / roundtable
Becky Butler discussed an upcoming hearing for a budget amendment and reminded the group of
training being offered in December.
BJ Kuykendall and Doug Carey discussed upcoming waterline work at the Fairgrounds that will affect the
Twin Cities Senior Center. Commissioner Brummer directed BJ to reach out to the seniors about the
project timeline.
Wednesday Workshop
Community Development permit process (Ordinance 1358): Mindy Brooks provided an overview of the
changes and timelines included in proposed Ordinance 1358.
Commissioner Brummer noted that Stephanie Miller will give 15-minute presentation Dec. 10 in
celebration of Drug Court's 20th anniversary.
Meja Handlen discussed correspondence received related to the animal shelter.
Ryan Barrett discussed correspondence received regarding frontage requirements at the homeless
shelter.
Meeting ended at 10:10 a.m.