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
October 2 8 , 202 5 , 9:00 a.m.
Board Meeting Convenes at 9:00 a.m.
Invocation by Invitation
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes of October 20-22, 2025
Consent Agenda of October 28, 2025
Call for Public Hearings
Public Hearing – 9:30 a.m.
Board of Health – 10:00 a.m.
Public Comments
o Citizen Participation may be anonymous. See RCW 42.30.040
Proclamations
Proclamation recognizing October 2025 as the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month in Cowlitz County. (14451)
Consent Agenda
Call for Public Hearings
1. Set Closed Public Hearing To Consider Preliminary Rural Subdivision Plat Approval Recommendation, KT West Subdivision, Paine Road scheduled for November 4, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. (14446)
Regular Public Meeting
October 28, 2025, 9:00 a.m.
Agreements/Contracts/Bid Awards
2. Bid Award to JL Storedahl & Sons for the Purchase of Rock Delivery Stockpile for Roads. The total amount is $91,286.00. (14421)
3. Amendment #4 of the Contract with the Washington State Health Care Authority to provide funding to develop and implement the Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) in Jails program extending until June 30, 2026. The additional funding is $437,000. (14440)
4. Interlocal Agreement for Participation in the Spillman Records Management System
Cost Share Agreement with the City of Castle Rock. The fees will be $9,732 for 2026 and $10,180 for 2027. (14441)
5. Interlocal Agreement for Participation in the Spillman Records Management System
Cost Share Agreement with the City of Woodland. The fees will be $12,327 for 2026 and $12,895 for 2027. (14442)
6. Interlocal Agreement for Participation in the Spillman Records Management System
Cost Share Agreement with the City of Kelso. The fees will be $23,298 for 2026 and $24,432 for 2027. (14443)
7. Interlocal Agreement for Participation in the Spillman Records Management System
Cost Share Agreement with the City of Kalama. The fees will be $5,190 for 2026 and $5,430 for 2027. (14444)
8. Interlocal Agreement for Participation in the Spillman Records Management System
Cost Share Agreement with the City of Longview. The fees will be $59,368 for 2026 and $62,268 for 2027. (14445)
9. Contract with the Washington State Department of Ecology to provide a Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) crew to be used on Grant-Related Projects. The total amount will not exceed $16,940. (14447)
10. Personal Services Agreement with the Community Mediation Center for assisting Cowlitz County residents in resolving disputes through mediation. The total amount is $81,000 through December 31, 2027. (14452)
Board Correspondence
11. Letters/Notices
a. Affidavit of Posting Resume for the month of September 2025. (14435)
b. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Notice dated 10/16/2025 regarding the Thirteenth Part 12D Report, for a Comprehensive Assessment of the Merwin Project, is due by October 1, 2027. (14437)
c. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Notice dated 10/16/2025 regarding the 2024 DSSMR, Merwin, Yale, and Swift No. 1 Projects. (14438)
d. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Notice dated 10/16/2025 regarding the 2025 Dam Safety Inspection Follow-Up, Yale Project (14439)
Regular Public Meeting
October 28, 2025, 9:00 a.m.
e. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Notice dated 10/10/2025 regarding the Thirteenth Part 12D Report, for a Periodic Inspection of the Swift No.1 Project, is due by October 1, 2027. (14450)
Vouchers
The following vouchers/warrants are approved for payment.
Public Hearings – 9:30 a.m.
Finance Department 13. 2025 Budget Amendment (14449) Citizen Comments – Citizen participation may be anonymous. See RCW 42.30.040
Board of Health 10:00 a.m.
10:00 am - Call Meeting to Order
Old Business
o Review Minutes
New Business
o HHS – Solid Waste Complaint Response
o Health Officer Questions
o BOH Meeting Schedule Change
Public Comment Period
o Citizen Participation may be anonymous. See RCW 42.30.040
Executive Session (as needed)
Adjourn Meeting
Regular Public Meeting
October 28, 2025, 9:00 a.m.
Updates
Chairman Updates
Upcoming Events:
Tuesday, November 4 @ 10:00 a.m. – Excellence in Service Upcoming Cancelations:
Tuesday, November 11th – Canceled (Holiday)
Tuesday, November 18th – Canceled (No Quorum)
2026 Budget Calendar:
Tuesday, October 28th – 1:30 p.m.
Summary Revenue & Expenses General Fund Levy
Road Fund Levy
Wednesday, October 29th - 1:30 p.m.
5-Year Capital Improvement Plan
RCW 42.30.040 - Conditions of 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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