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 April 7, 2026, 9:00 a.m. Board Meeting Convenes at 9:00 a.m. • • • • • • • • •
Invocation by Invitation Live KLTV Pledge of Allegiance ZOOM Stream Link Link Minutes of March 30-31, 2026 Consent Agenda of April 7, 2026 Phone Option: (253) 215-8782 Webinar ID: 820 1961 3917 Agreements/Contracts/Bid Awards Board Correspondence Public Hearing Continuation – 9:30 a.m. ADA Title II Web Compliance – 10:00 a.m. Public Comments Print Agenda o Citizen Participation may be anonymous. See RCW 42.30.040
Consent Agenda Agreements/Contracts/Bid Award Public Works 1. Contract Execution and Bond in Lieu of Retainage with Quigg Bros., Inc. for the Tower Road Bridge at Rock Creek project. The total amount is $2,683,985.00. (14790) 2. Agreement for Special Deputy Prosecutor services with Daniel P. Kenny, Attorney with Ogden Murphy Wallace, PLLC to provide Professional Services to Public Works and Facilities on Telecommunications. (14794) Resolutions Public Works 3. Resolution for the County Road Project No. 821 for the Mill Creek Bridge No. 1 Replacement project for engineering and right-of-way acquisition. The total amount is $800,000. (14787) 4. Resolution for County Road Project No. 822 for the Whitewater Road Curve Improvement Project for engineering and right of way acquisition. The total amount is $90,000. (14788) Board Correspondence 5. Letters/Notices a. Contract Completion Letter with Western United Civil Group LLC for the Garlock Road Delameter Creek Fish Passage project. (14782) Page 1 of 3
Regular Public Meeting April 7, 2026, 9:00 a.m. b. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Notice dated 03/30/2026 regarding the Order Approving Annual Wildlife Habitat at Management Plan Pursuant to Article 403. (14785) c. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Notice dated 03/30/2026 regarding the 2020 Gate Inspection Report Recommendations Plan and Schedule updates, Swift No.1 Project. (14786) d. Letter dated 4/7/2026 to Brian Evola reappointing him to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee representing Waste Management. This is a 2-year term that expires on March 31, 2028. (14792) e. Letter dated 4/7/2026 to Elena Jukes appointing her to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee representing Agricultural. This is a 2-year term that expires on March 31, 2028. (14793) Vouchers The following vouchers/warrants are approved for payment. Fund Claims Claims Claims Claims Special Purpose District 1 Special Purpose District 1 Special Purpose District 1 Special Purpose District 2 Special Purpose District 2 Special Purpose District 2 Special Purpose District 2 Public Facilities District 1 Public Facilities District 1 Total
Voucher Numbers 1000070933-1000071026 1000026233-1000026335 1000026336-1000026428 1000071027-1000071115 5000020959-5000020992 5000003895-5000003910 5000020993-5000020995 7000004491-7000004493 7000000614-7000000614 7000000615-7000000616 7000004494-7000004496 9000000889-9000000896 9000000297-9000000302
Amount $ 128,284.92 825,031.64 1,134,983.74 226,063.30 39,933.98 32,061.23 12,916.03 3,633.01 6,570.45 6,063.02 221.26 23,346.09 15,258.23 $ 2,454,366.90
Motion Items Public Works 6. Bid Award to NW Construction General Contracting for the Camelot LOSS Project. The total cost is $799,519.84. (14789)
Public Hearing Continuation – 9:30 a.m. Public Works 7. Resolution Ordering the Vacation of a Portion of Toteff Road. (14791)
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Regular Public Meeting April 7, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Work Session – 10:00 a.m. Information Technology • ADA Title II Web Compliance
Updates Chairman Updates Cancellations: • Monday, May 25th – Office Closed • Tuesday, May 26th – Meetings canceled Upcoming Meetings: • Tuesday, April 14th @ 10 a.m. – Mount St. Helens Discussion • Tuesday, April 28th @ 10 a.m. – Board of Health • Tuesday, June 23rd @ 10 a.m. – Department of Ecology 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. • • •
Agenda Online Address: https://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/535/Agendas---Regular-Public-Meetings ZOOM Invitation Address (for all meeting days): o https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82019613917 KLTV Live Feed Address: http://www.kltv.org
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