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 24, 2025, 9:00 a.m.
Board Meeting Convenes at 9:00 a.m.
Invocation by Invitation
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes of June 16-18, 2025
Consent Agenda of June 24, 2025
Public Hearing 9:30 a.m.
Board of Health 10:00 a.m.
Public Comments
Citizen Participation may be anonymous. See RCW 42.30.040
Consent Agenda
Agreements/Contracts/Bid Awards
1. Interlocal Agreement among Clark, Cowlitz, and Wahkiakum Counties to form the Southwest Washington Workforce Investment Area for the period of July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2029. (14219)
Board Correspondence
2. Letters/Notices
a. Letter dated 6/24/2025 to Adam Stein appointing him to the Southwest Washington Workforce Development Council representing the Private Sector, Cowlitz County. This is a 3-year term, expiring on June 30, 2028. (14214)
b. Letter dated 6/24/25 to Adrienne Watson reappointing her to the Southwest Washington Workforce Development Council representing the Private Sector, Cowlitz County. This is a 3-year term, expiring on June 30, 2028. (14216)
c. Letter dated 6/24/2025 to Corey Giles reappointing him to the Southwest Washington Workforce Development Council representing the Private Sector, Cowlitz County. This is a 3-year term that expires on June 30, 2028. (14217)
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d. Letter dated 6/24/2025 to Mike Bridges reappointing him to the Southwest Washington Development Council representing Organized Labor, Cowlitz County. This is a 3-year term that expires on June 30, 2028. (14218)
e. Letter dated 6/24/2025 to Ted Sprague reappointing him to the Southwest Washington Development Council representing Economic Development, Cowlitz County. This is a 3-year term that expires June 30, 2028. (14215)
Vouchers
The following vouchers/warrants are approved for payment.
Purpose District No. 2 7000000492-7000000493 1,185.55
Purpose District No. 2 7000004217-7000004224 49,371.27 Special Purpose District No. 2 7000000494-7000000495 1,100.62 Special Purpose District No. 2 7000004225-7000004230 19,956.76
$ 5,469,963.29
9:30 a.m. Public Hearing
3. Resolution Granting Light Speed Networks a Ten-Year Non-exclusive Telecommunications Franchise for Telecommunication Systems and Appurtenances within the County Rights-of-Way. (14222)
10:00 a.m. Board of Health
10:00 am - Call Meeting to Order
Old Business o Review Minutes o Opioid Funds New Business o Mission Statement
Regular Public Meeting
June 24, 2025, 9:00 a.m.
o County Health Priorities
o Health Assessments – National & Local
o Mental Health – Workshop meeting proposal
Public Comment Period
o Citizen Participation may be anonymous. See RCW 42.30.040
Executive Session (as needed)
Adjourn Meeting
Updates
Chairman Updates
Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, July 9th @ 2:30 p.m. – Rotary Foundation of Woodland (Scott Hill Park Sports Complex)
Closures/Cancelations
Thursday, July 3rd – Office closed
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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