Arne Mortensen, Commissioner District 1
Dennis Weber, Commissioner District 2
Richard R. Dahl, Commissioner District 3
Kelly Dombrowsky, Clerk of the Board
Regular Public Meeting
April 16 , 202 4 , 9:00 a.m.
Board Meeting Convenes at 9:00 a.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes of April 8-10, 2024
Consent Agenda of April 16, 2024
Call for Hearing
Motion Items
Public Comments
o Citizen Participation may be anonymous. See RCW 42.30.040
Consent Agenda
Call for Hearing
1. Call for Hearing for the Amended Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program for the years 2024 – 2029 scheduled for May 14, 2024, at 9:30 a.m.
Agreements/Contracts/Bid Awards
2. Water Quality Stormwater Capacity Agreement with the Washington State Department of Ecology to provide the Stormwater Fund with $130,000 to continue implementation of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Municipal Permit.
3. Interlocal Agreement with the City of Kelso to provide administrative or engineering services, construction and maintenance services, as needed. The total of all services provided from one agency to the other shall not exceed $320,000 per calendar year.
4. Interagency Agreement No. K9024 with Washington State Department of Enterprise Services to provide energy/utility conservation project management services in an effort to reduce energy and operational costs countywide.
April 16, 2024, 9:00 a.m.
5. Interagency Agreement with the Cowlitz County Noxious Weed Control Board (Weed Board) and the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) to provide grant funding in the amount of $3,000 for a project to survey for and control Class A noxious weeds, including false brome, eggleaf spurge, and giant hogweed within Cowlitz County.
6. Interlocal Agreement between Washington State University, through Washington State University Extension and Cowlitz County to continue its coordination and cooperation with WSU extension to provide residents of Cowlitz County with educational programs in WSU Extension program areas. The total funds provided is $108,088 for the period from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2025.
Board Correspondence
7. Letters/Notices
a. Letter dated 4/16/2024 to Steven Madsen reappointing him to the Homeless Housing Task Force. This is a 2-year term that expires on April 30, 2024.
b. Letter dated 4/8/2024 from Kim Hort resigning from her position as IT Director for Cowlitz County, effective May 4, 2024.
c. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Notice dated 3/28/2024 regarding Project No. 935-153 - Washington Merwin Hydroelectric Project PacifiCorp.
Vouchers
8. Voucher Ratification for February 2024 Drainage Improvement District No. 1 payments of the expenses incurred in January for $11,971.64.
Motion Items
Commissioners Office
9. Filing Resolutions from Cowlitz County Emergency Medical Service District No. 1 to propose authorization of a one-year excess levy in 2024 for collection in 2025 upon all
Regular Public Meeting
April 16, 2024, 9:00 a.m.
taxable property within the District of $554,130 for the August 6, 2024, ballot and the November 5, 2024, ballot. The proceeds of the levy are to be used for operating funds, maintenance, and salaries for an estimated period of three years.
10. Resolution from the Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments (CWCOG) supporting the Metropolitan Planning Organization Boundary Expansion to include the Longview Metropolitan Statistical Area and Rainier, OR Urban Growth Boundary.
Updates
Chairman Updates
Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, April 24th @ 2:30 p.m. – Lodging Sales Tax and Cumulative Reserve
Citizen Comments – Citizen participation may be anonymous. See RCW 42.30.040
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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AS-13456
BOCC Agenda
Meeting Date: 04/16/2024
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT - Cowlitz County and City of Kelso
Submitted For: Susan Eugenis, Public Works
Department: Public Works
Subject and Summary Statement
Submitted By: Emilie Cochrane, Public Works
Information
Attached is an Interlocal Agreement between Cowlitz County and the City of Kelso for the purpose of each agency providing to the other, administrative or engineering services, construction and maintenance services, as needed. The total of all services provided from one agency to the other shall not exceed $320,000 per calendar year. There is a current Interlocal Agreement in place but the City of Kelso would like to increase the annual amount.
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 approve the Interlocal Agreement between Cowlitz County and the City of Kelso.
Attachments
Interlocal Agreement - City of Kelso
Inbox
Susan Eugenis
Reviewed By Susan Eugenis Mike Moss
AS-13459
BOCC Agenda
Meeting Date: 04/16/2024
Interagency Agreement - Washington State Department of Enterprise Services - WADES
Submitted For: Savannah Clement Submitted By: Ashley Claussen
Department: Facilities Maintenance
Subject and Summary Statement
Information
Attached is Interagency Agreement No. K9024 with Washington State Department of Enterprise Services for participation in their energy program. The Energy Program will provide energy/utility conservation project management services in an effort to reduce energy and operational costs countywide.
The agreement will run through December 31, 2028. Individual project management fees will be assessed based on the total project value as detailed in the attached agreement.
Will Staff Attend - NAME OF STAFF
No
Department Recommendation
Facilities Maintenance recommends that the Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners move to approve and authorize Interagency Agreement No. K9024 with the Dept, of Enterprise Services Energy Program.
AS-13461
BOCC Agenda
Meeting Date: 04/16/2024
2024 WSDA Class A Grant K5362
Submitted For: Jennifer Mendoza
Department: Noxious Weed Control
Subject and Summary Statement
Submitted By: Beth Tanner
Information
Attached is contract K5362, an interagency agreement between Cowlitz County and its agent the Cowlitz County Noxious Weed Control Board (Weed Board) and the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA). This agreement provides grant funding in the amount of $3,000 for a project to survey for and control Class A noxious weeds, including false brome, eggleaf spurge, and giant hogweed within Cowlitz County. The period of performance will begin on April 8th, 2024 and end on June 30, 2024.
Will Staff Attend - NAME OF STAFF
Yes - Jennifer Mendoza
Department Recommendation
The Cowlitz County Noxious Weed Control Board recommends the Board of County Commissioners move to enter into the Washington State Department of Agriculture Contract No. K5362 to survey for and treat Class A noxious weeds including false brome, eggleaf spurge, and giant hogweed within Cowlitz County.
Fiscal Impact
Expenditure Required $: 0
Budget Sufficient Y-N: Y
Amendment Required Y-N: N
Source of Funds - What Dept ? : 10601
Grant Y-N: Y
WSDA K 5362 CLass A Grant
Attachments
Form Review
AS-13462
BOCC Agenda
Meeting Date: 04/16/2024
Interlocal Agreement WSU Extension
Submitted For: Kelly Dombrowsky, Clerk of the Board
Submitted By: Kelly Dombrowsky, Clerk of the Board
Department: WSU Extension
Subject and Summary Statement
Consent Information
Interlocal Agreement between Washington State University, through Washington State University Extension and Cowlitz County to continue its coordination and cooperation with WSU extension to provide residents of Cowlitz County with educational programs in WSU Extension program areas. The total funds provided is $108,088 for the period from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2025.
Will Staff Attend - NAME OF STAFF
Department Recommendation
Interlocal Agreement Attachments Form Review
Form Started By: Kelly Dombrowsky
Final Approval Date: 04/10/2024 Started On: 04/10/2024 08:41 AM
AS-13458
BOCC Agenda
Meeting Date: 04/16/2024
Letter 4/16/24 Steve Madsen reappoint Homeless Housing Task Force
Submitted For: Kelly Dombrowsky, Clerk of the Board
Submitted By: Kelly Dombrowsky, Clerk of the Board
Department: Commissioners Office Information
Subject and Summary Statement
Letter dated 4/16/2024 to Steven Madsen reappointing him to the Homeless Housing Task Force. This is a 2-year term that expires on April 30, 2024.
Will Staff Attend - NAME OF STAFF
Department Recommendation
Form Started By: Kelly Dombrowsky
Final Approval Date: 04/09/2024 Started On: 04/09/2024 01:46 PM
AS-13466
BOCC Agenda
Meeting Date: 04/16/2024
Letter dated 4/8/24 Kim Hort informing of resignation from IT Director of Cowlitz County
Submitted For: Kelly Dombrowsky, Clerk of the Board
Submitted By: Kelly Dombrowsky, Clerk of the Board
Department: Commissioners Office Information
Subject and Summary Statement
Letter dated 4/8/2024 from Kim Hort resigning from her position as IT Director for Cowlitz County, effective May 4, 2024.
Will Staff Attend - NAME OF STAFF
Department Recommendation
Letter Attachments Form Review
Form Started By: Kelly Dombrowsky
Final Approval Date: 04/10/2024 Started On: 04/10/2024 10:36 AM
AS-13465
BOCC Agenda
Meeting Date: 04/16/2024
FERC Notice 3/28/24 Washington Merwin Hydroelectric Project PacifiCorp
Submitted For: Kelly Dombrowsky, Clerk of the Board
Submitted By: Kelly Dombrowsky, Clerk of the Board
Department: Commissioners Office Information
Subject and Summary Statement
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Notice dated 3/28/2024 regarding Project No. 935-153 - Washington Merwin Hydroelectric Project PacifiCorp.
Will Staff Attend - NAME OF STAFF
Department Recommendation
Notice
Form Started By: Kelly Dombrowsky
Final Approval Date: 04/10/2024 Started On: 04/10/2024 10:34 AM Consent
Attachments
Form Review
AS-13454
BOCC Agenda
Meeting Date: 04/16/2024
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES - Drainage Improvement District No. 1 - February 2024 Vouchers
Submitted For: Susan Eugenis, Public Works
Department: Public Works
Subject and Summary Statement
Submitted By: Emilie Cochrane, Public Works
Information
On April 4, 2024, the Supervisor for Drainage Improvement District No. 1 ratified payments of the expenses incurred in January for $11,971.64. Attached is the Voucher Ratification outlining said expenses. These expenses are included in the 2024 Budget.
Department Recommendation
Drainage Improvement District No. 1 recommends approval of the February 2024 ratification of the vouchers in the total amount of $11,971.64.
APPROVED this day of , 2024.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Richard R. Dahl, Chairman
Arne Mortensen, Commissioner
Dennis P. Weber, Commissioner
Attest:
Kelly Dombrowski, Clerk of the Board
AS-13463
BOCC Agenda
Meeting Date: 04/16/2024
Cowlitz County Emergency Medical Service District No. 1 Filing Resolution Levy
Submitted For: Kelly Dombrowsky, Clerk of the Board
Submitted By: Kelly Dombrowsky, Clerk of the Board
Department: Commissioners Office Information
Subject and Summary Statement
Filing Resolution from Cowlitz County Emergency Medical Service District No. 1 to propose authorization of a levy in 2024 for collection in 2025 upon all taxable property within the District of $554,130 for an estimated period of three years. The money will be used to pay the costs of the Medical Program and to meet the other general expenses of the Emergency Medical Services District.
Will Staff Attend - NAME OF STAFF
Department Recommendation
Resolution November Ballot
Resolution August Ballot
Letter
Attachments
Form Review
AS-13469
BOCC Agenda
Meeting Date: 04/16/2024
Resolution Supporting MPO Boundary Expansion
Submitted For: Kelly Dombrowsky, Clerk of the Board
Submitted By: Kelly Dombrowsky, Clerk of the Board
Department: Commissioners Office Information
Subject and Summary Statement
Resolution from the Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments (CWCOG) supporting the Metropolitan Planning Organization Boundary Expansion to include the Longview Metropolitan Statistical Area and Rainier, OR Urban Growth Boundary.
Will Staff Attend - NAME OF STAFF
Department Recommendation
Resolution Attachments
Form Review
Form Started By: Kelly Dombrowsky
Final Approval Date: 04/11/2024 Started On: 04/11/2024 01:09 PM Motion