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
May 5 , 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Board Meeting Convenes at 9:00 a.m.
Invocation by Invitation
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes of April 27-28, 2026
Consent Agenda of May 5, 2026
o Agreements/Contracts/Bid Awards
o Board Correspondence
o Vouchers
Motion Items
Public Comments
o Citizen Participation may be anonymous. See RCW 42.30.040
Consent Agenda
Agreements/Contracts/Bid Awards Public Works
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1. Bond in Lieu of Retainage and Contract with Lakeside Industries for the 2026 Countywide Pavement Overlay project. The total amount is $2,732,633.00. (14823) Event Center
2. Agreement with Rotary Club of Longview and Cowlitz County Tourism for the Tourism Large Grant Award for the Martins Dock Infrastructure Improvements. The total Grant Amount is $60,000. (14824)
3. Agreement with Watson Creative for marketing, brand development and planning services for the Event Center. The total amount is $50,000.00 reimbursed by the Public Facilities District (14825) Information Technology
4. Resolution Rescinding 06-086 and Updating the Cowlitz County Cellular Phone Policy
Board Correspondence
5. Letters/Notices
a. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Notice dated 04/22/2025 regarding the 2025 Spillway Gate Operation Certifications. (14821)
Regular Public Meeting
May 5, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
b. Letter dated 5/4/2026 to Washington Counties Risk Pool (WCRP) Rescinding Notice of Potential Withdrawal from WCRP. (14826)
c. Letter dated 4/25/26 from the Regional Director at the State of Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife regarding the Notice of Property Acquisition in Cowlitz County: RCO Grant Applications #26-1283 (Hoffstadt Hills Phase 2) and #26-1295 (Imboden Road Access). (14827)
Vouchers
The following vouchers/warrants are approved for payment.
Motion Items
Juvenile Detention
6. Amended Agreement with Wahkiakum County for Juvenile Detention Services to extend the contract period, increase the bed rate, and add new contract language to reflect current standards. The bed rate is $250 per day. (14775)
7. Amended Agreement with Pacific County, Washington for Juvenile Detention Services to extend the contract period, increase the bed rate, and add new contract language to reflect current standards. The bed rate is $250 per day. (14776)
Regular Public Meeting
May 5, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Updates
Chairman Updates
Upcoming Meetings:
Monday, May 4th @ 11 a.m. – Critical Areas Ordinance Update
Tuesday, May 5th @ 10 a.m. – Humane Society of SW WA
Tuesday, June 2nd @ 10 a.m. – Forest Service Gifford Pinchot
Tuesday, June 23rd @ 10 a.m. – Department of Ecology
Tuesday, June 30th @ 10 a.m. – Board of Health Cancellations:
Monday, May 25th – Office Closed
Tuesday, May 26th – 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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