2026-05-13 Directors UpdateDirectors’ Update
May 13, 2026
9 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Brummer, Commissioner Swope, County Manager Ryan Barrett, Becky Butler,
Wes Anderson, Geoff Soderquist, Matt Patana, Grace Jimenez, Kimberly Edminster, Scott Gripp, Alex
Murray, Caroline Garibay, Graham Gowing, John Abplanalp, Natalie Kamieniecki, Rudy Rodriguez, Sarah
Hensley, Sherri Dokken, Tom Stanton, Christina Sanders
Guest(s): Unnamed guests
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Public comment: None.
Held: Authorizing legal defense and indemnity for Robert Snaza, Sean Swope, Jonathan Meyer and
Warren McLeod, and their marital community, if any, regarding a lawsuit brought by Paul Bromm -
Action No. 3:26-cv-05384. The commissioners said they will discuss the topic May 18.
Grace Jimenez discussed a resolution to rescind Resolution 24-370 and increase the balance of the Lewis
County Auditor Revolving fund.
Matt Patana discussed a resolution to rescind Resolution 10-115 and update Capital Facilities Planning
Committee membership.
Kimberly Edminster discussed a resolution regarding the intent to vacate an unimproved portion of
Fagley Road #609, Centralia.
Kimberly Edminster discussed a hearing for 26-001 (Washington Street): The vacation of an undeveloped
right of way, being a continuation of Washington Street in Mineral
Commissioner Swope made a motion to move two consent items, three deliberation items – excluding
the indemnity resolution – and one hearing to the Tuesday, May 19, 2026, BOCC agenda.
Commissioner Brummer seconded. Motion passed 2-0.
Executive session: At 9:07 a.m., Commissioner Brummer announced that the Board would be going into
executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) until 9:10 a.m. to discuss the Np Buffer Amicus Curiae with
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Scott Gripp.
At 9:10 a.m., Commissioner Brummer extended executive session until 9:12 a.m.
Executive session ended at 9:12 a.m. Commissioner Brummer noted that no decisions had been made.
Announcements / new business
Department representatives provided updates, including the following:
• Wildlife officials have approved measures to help deter attacks from a nuisance bird
• County ROAD-eo is May 14
• Plant sale, paint recycling and Relay for Life taking place at Fairgrounds over the weekend
Department of the Interior notice regarding a non-gaming land acquisition application: The
commissioners said they will discuss the topic May 18.
DNR public hearing re Alder Creek (Burton Christmas Tree farm) land exchange: The commissioners
said they will discuss the topic May 18.
Opportunity Zones letter of support: The commissioners agreed to sign the letter of support, which
identifies the top three priority census tracts as the Port of Centralia, the Port of Chehalis and
Randle/Packwood.
Meeting adjourned at 9:29 a.m.