Board of Cowlitz County Commissioners
Steve Rader, Commissioner District 1
Steven L. Ferrell, Commissioner District 2
Richard R. Dahl, Commissioner District 3
Kelly Grayson, Clerk of the Board
Regular Public Meeting
June 2 , 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Board Meeting Convenes at 9:00 a.m.
Invocation by Invitation
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes of May 18-19, 2026
Consent Agenda of June 2, 2026
o Call for Public Hearings
o Agreements/Contracts/Bid Awards
o Board Correspondence
o Vouchers
Motion Items
Public Hearing
Public Comments
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Consent Agenda
Call for Public Hearings Building & Planning and Parks & Recreation
1. Call for Public Hearing - Amend and Update the Building & Planning Department Fees and Parks and Recreation scheduled for June 30, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. (14843) Agreements/Contracts/Bid Awards Commissioners
2. Memorandum of Understanding Between the Prosecutor of Cowlitz County and The Board of County Commissioners for Cowlitz County - Public Record. (228633)
3. Memorandum of Understanding Between the Treasurer of Cowlitz County and The Board of County Commissioners for Cowlitz County - Public Records. (228480)
4. Memorandum of Understanding Between the Auditor of Cowlitz County and The Board of County Commissioners for Cowlitz County - Public Records (228740) Finance Department
5. Amendment #1 with Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments (CWCOG) for the extension of Rural Development Funds for the Beneficial Study for Dredge Materials and Mt. Saint Helens Sand. (228741)
Regular Public Meeting
June 2, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Correspondence
6. Letters/Notices
a. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Notice dated 05/20/2025 regarding the 2024 Detailed Gate Inspection Report, Merwin Project. (14846)
b. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Notice dated 05/20/2026 regarding the Authorization for Construction, Yale Spillway Gate Bulkhead, Yale Project. (228690)
c. Executed Temporary Construction Easement for the improvements to an existing driveway for the Tower Road Bridge at Rock Creek Project. (14847)
d. Letter dated 6/2/2026 Reappointing Harold Palmer to the Building & Planning Advisory Council. This is a 4-year term that expires 7/31/2030. (228641)
e. Letter dated 6/2/2026 Appointing Jeanne Devitt to the Board of Equalization. This is a 3-year term that expires 7/31/2029.(228639)
Vouchers
The following vouchers/warrants are approved for payment.
1000026989-1000027091 1,439,249.16 Claims 1000027092-1000027106
Claims 1000072194-1000072268 153,739.03
Claims 1000027107-1000027197
Special Purpose District No. 1 5000021125-5000021178
Special Purpose District No. 1 5000004003-5000004031
Special Purpose District No. 1 5000021179-5000021199
Special Purpose District No. 1 5000004032-5000004037
Special Purpose District No. 2 7000004554-7000004558
Special Purpose District No. 2 7000004559-7000004563
Special Purpose District No. 2 7000000635-7000000635
Public Facilities District No. 1 9000000904-9000000910 Public Facilities District No. 1 9000000310-9000000317 Payroll 164516-164546 Payroll 299967-300509 1,341,213.85
7. Bid Award to Construction Ahead Inc. dba Pavement Surface Control for the 2026/2027 Countywide Pavement Striping Project. The total amount is $938,165.50. (14844) 1,155,443.76 87,177.82 600,630.95 247,431.40 17,184.11 6,342.19 848.69 505.91 21,288.30 112,895.66 25,052.48 $ 6,412,300.56
Regular Public Meeting
June 2, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Public Hearing
Finance Department
8. 9:30 a.m. - 2026 Budget Amendment and for Dissolution of Funds. (228670)
Work Session
10:00 a.m. – Forest Service Gifford Pinchot
Updates
Chairman Updates
Upcoming Meetings:
Tuesday, June 23rd @ 10 a.m. – Department of Ecology
Tuesday, June 30th @ 10 a.m. – Board of Health
Tuesday, July 7th @ 10 a.m. – Mount St. Helens Bullet Point Discussion Cancellations:
Monday & Tuesday, June 15-16 – Meetings canceled
RCW 42.30.040 – Conditions to attendance not to be required. A member of the public shall not be required, as a condition to attendance at a meeting of a governing body, to register his or her name and other information, to complete a questionnaire, or otherwise to fulfill any condition precedent to his or her attendance. People may remain anonymous when logging on to Zoom by creating any name and email of their choosing. In a meeting, public comment will be received, either or both, orally (raise hand in Zoom or use *9 on phone) and by writing. Note: Written comments may be sent to the Board at any time. For oral presentations, the Board may set a time for comments and speakers.
All matters listed with the Consent Agenda were previously distributed to each Board Member for reading and study, were available for public viewing, are considered items of regular County business, and will be approved, without separate discussion, by one motion of the Board of County Commissioners. An item may be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda for separate discussion and voting at the request of any Board Member.
The Board of Commissioners may add and take action on other items not listed on this Agenda.
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Meeting Date: 06/02/2026
TEMPORARY EASEMENT - Tower Road Rock Creek Culvert Replacement - Project No. 1801 - Michael and Annette Belfield
Submitted For: Susan Eugenis, Public Works
Department: Public Works
Subject and Summary Statement
Submitted By: Lynn Ruffe, Public Works
Information
Attached is an additional Temporary Construction Easement acquired for Construction Purposes to the make improvements to the existing driveway of the Belfield’s for the Tower Road Bridge at Rock Creek project. The subject property is parcel WG1613010 and owned by Michael and Annette Belfield. This document was signed on April 27, 2026, accepted by the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners on April 28, 2026, and recorded at the Cowlitz County Auditor’s Office on May 19, 2026, under Auditor’s File Number 3790053.
Will Staff Attend - NAME OF STAFF or No
Yes
Department Recommendation
It is the recommendation of the Department of Public Works that the Board acknowledge the additional Temporary Construction Easement from Michael and Annette Belfield for the Tower Road Bridge at Rock Creek project for the Commissioners official record.
Attachments
Belfield Easement
Vicinity Map
Inbox
Susan Eugenis
Mike Moss, Public Works
Form Started By: Lynn Ruffe
Form Review
Reviewed By Date
Susan Eugenis 05/26/2026 03:38 PM
Mike Moss 05/27/2026 07:11 AM
Started On: 05/26/2026 03:13 PM
After Recording Return Document to
Cowlitz County Dept of Public Works
1600 - 13th Avenue South Kelso, WA 98626-2851
3790053
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AFFIDAVIT NO, ql-t k3r, COWLITZ COUNW TREASURER Date 5I714'Ltt t/iln Deputy
Document Title: Temporary Construction Easement
Grantor(s): Michael and Annette Belfield
Grantee(s): Cowlitz County
Abbr. Description: Ptn of Sec 15-10N-1W
Additional Depiction on page 3
Assessor/s Tax Parcel Number: WG1613010
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT
Proiect:1801
Tower Road Bridge at Rock Creek
The Grantor Michael and Annette Belfield, for and in consideration of TEN AND NO/100 (510.00) DOLLARS, and other valuable consideration, conveys and grants unto the COWLITZ COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Washington, and its assigns, Grantee, under the imminent threat of the Grantee's exercise of its right of Eminent Domain, the right, privilege and easement over, upon, and across the hereinafter described la nds for the purpose of allowing construction personnel and equipment access upon, and adjacent to, said property to perform construction activities that may include the following: grading, paving, concrete placement, constructing landscaping and driveway improvements, tree and/or landscaping removal and other related functions necessary to the construction of the Tower Road Bridge at Rock Creek project.
Said lands being situated in Cowlitz County, State of Washington, and described in Exhibit B, attached hereto and made a part hereof.
The term of this Temporary Easement shall commence on the date of acceptance of this Temporary easement and shall terminate on 6-11-2028, hereinafter the "Term".
It is further agreed that this Temporary Easement may be extended by up to one year at the Grantee's option. The rate associated with this extension shall be at the same rate as the original Temporary Easement, or at the newly established rate determined by an updated appraisal; whichever is higher. Grantee shall notify Grantor in writing, and render payment, prior to exercising this option.
Page I of3
Parcel Number: W(lI 6l 3010
It is understood and agreed that delivery of this temporary easement is hereby tendered and that the terms and obligations hereof shall not become binding upon the COWtlTz COUNry unless and until accepted and approved hereon in writing for the COWLITZ COUNry, by its authorized agent.
Dated: 4- el, 2076
GRANTOR(S):
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Name: Michael Belfield
Name: Annette Belfield
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on this ?![ day of lrQtt1-t- 2026, before me personally appeared Michael and Annette Belfield, to me known to be the individuals described i foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they signed an voluntary act and deed, for the uses and purposes rn men d.
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BOARD OF COUNry COMMISSIONERS OF COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON
JASON LAXGELIERS Notary Publlc State of Wa:hiniton Commlislon , 2!0074,|3 ,ty Comm. Expir6lt r 31,2027 t 2026.
Richa rd R. Dahl, Chairman (Authorized to sign by Board per R 36.32.100)
Attest: Attested by Kel
Dated: C 1i ,v:I G on, Clerk of the Page 2 of3
COWLITZ COUNTY
WASHINGTON
Parcel Number: WG l613010
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EXHIBIT'B'
+28.40
STA:51+23.29 OFF:74.31'L sTA:51+22.98 OFF:69.32'L
1,294 SQ FT t (0.03 AcRES)
OFF:68.00'L
MICHAEL BELFIELD AND ANNETTE BELFIELD PARCEL WG16,I301O AFN 3437819
Meeting Date: 06/02/2026
BID AWARD - 2026 Countywide Pavement Striping - Project No. 2066-26 - Construction Ahead Inc. dba Pavement Surface Control
Submitted For: Susan Eugenis, Public Works
Department: Public Works
Subject and Summary Statement
Submitted By: Lynn Ruffe, Public Works
Information
Bids were received and opened on May 11, 2026 for the 2026/2027 Countywide Pavement Striping Project. We received three bids as shown in the attached bid tabulation.
Will Staff Attend - NAME OF STAFF or No
Yes
Department Recommendation
It is the recommendation of the Department of Public Works that the Board move to award the 2026/2027 Countywide Pavement Striping Project to the lowest responsible bidder, Construction Ahead Inc. dba Pavement Surface Control, at a total cost of $938,165.50
APPROVED this 2nd day of June 2026.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Richard R. Dahl, Chairman
Steve Rader, Commissioner
Steven L. Farrell, Commissioner
Attest:_______________________________ Kelly Grayson, Clerk of the Board
Fiscal Impact
Expenditure Required $: 938,165.50
Budget Sufficient Y-N: Y
Amendment Required Y-N: N
Source of Funds - What Dept ? : Roads
Grant Y-N: N
Inbox
Roger Maurer
Susan Eugenis
Lynn Ruffe
Roger Maurer
Susan Eugenis
Mike Moss, Public Works
Form Started By: Lynn Ruffe
Form Review
Reviewed By Date
Roger Maurer 05/19/2026 03:41 PM
Susan Eugenis 05/20/2026 07:00 AM
Lynn Ruffe 05/20/2026 07:50 AM
Roger Maurer 05/20/2026 07:58 AM
Susan Eugenis 05/26/2026 03:14 PM
Mike Moss 05/27/2026 07:27 AM
Started On: 05/19/2026 03:33 PM
BID TABULATION
BID TABULATION
BOCC Agenda
Meeting Date: 06/02/2026
Public Hearing for Budget Amendment and for Dissolution of Funds- June 2026
Submitted For: Shawn Roewe
Submitted By: Taunya Richardson Department: Office of Financial Management
Information
Subject and Summary Statement
The Office of Financial Management advised the Board of Commissioners that an amendment is needed to adjust the 2026 Cowlitz County budget to increase appropriations to account for additional expenditures, transfers and revenues and to dissolve fund (41801) Cowlitz Co Cafe Food Service, as the fund is no longer necessary. Other adjustments to transfer funds from the dissolved fund (41801) to the fund (00199) General Fund will be necessary.
Will Staff Attend - NAME OF STAFF
Shawn Roewe, Finance Director
Department Recommendation
The Office of Financial Management recommends that the Board of Commissioners approve the amendments for the 2026 Cowlitz County budget and increase the budget, as specifically set out in Attachment A.
Attachments
Resolution Attachment a for June 2026
Form Started By: Taunya Richardson
Form Review
Started On: 05/26/2026 03:47 PM
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON
In the Matter of Adopting Amendments ) to the 2026 Cowlitz County Budgets )
RESOLUTION NO.
WHEREAS, the hour of 9:30 a.m. having been fixed as the time for a hearing on a resolution calling for the adoption of an amendment to the 2026 Cowlitz County budget approved on December 23, 2025 to account for unanticipated expenditures and revenues; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment is presented in detail in Attachment “A”; and
WHEREAS, the staff has advised the Board of County Commissioners that the Enterprise fund called Cowlitz Co Café Food Service (41801) revenues and expenses is no longer needed; and
WHEREAS, the Enterprise fund called Cowlitz Co Café Food Service (41801) should be closed; and
WHEREAS, grant the Cowlitz County Auditor’s office to move the remaining monies, inventory, cash & investments, from the dissolved Cowlitz Co Café Food Service (41801) to the General Fund (00199) with inventory being transferred to General Fund (00199), effective June 2, 2026
WHEREAS, those persons who wished to speak for or against the amendment were allowed to join the meeting in the Commissioner’s hearing room, call into the remote public participation, or submit written comments.
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the County Treasurer is authorized to appropriate amounts more particularly itemized in Attachment “A”; and the County Auditor is authorized to draw warrants on said budgets as amended upon the presentation and approval of properly executed vouchers. The adjustment and amendments to the 2026 Cowlitz County budget are approved and adopted.
DATED: June 2, 2026
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Richard R. Dahl, Chairman
ATTEST: Steve Rader, Commissioner
Kelly Grayson, Clerk of the Board
Steven L. Ferrell, Commissioner
Attachment A Amended Budget - Fiscal Year June 2026
GENERAL FUND: ADJUSTMENTS TO EXPENDITURES & ANTICIPATED REVENUES
Boundary Review Brd
Subtotal Revenue Increase/(Decrease): 2,072,155 GRAND TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUES 2,072,155 5,372,031
FUNDS: