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
August 6, 2024, 9:00 a.m.
Board Meeting Convenes at 9:00 a.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes of July 29-31, 2024
Consent Agenda of August 6, 2024
Public Comments
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Consent Agenda
Call for Hearings
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1.Call for Public Hearing – To designate a portion of Willow Grove Road a no parking zone scheduled for August 27, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. (13648) Call for Bids
Agreements/Contracts/Bid Awards Correspondence
2. Letters/Notices
a.Letter dated 8/6/2024 to Robert P. Griffith appointing him to the Rural PartialCounty Library District Board of Trustees, representing Position 1. This is a 5year term that expires December 31, 2029. (13643)
b.Letter dated 8/6/2024 to Travis Buck reappointing him to the Building & Planning Advisory Council, representing the Environmental Community. This is a 4-year term that expires July 31, 2028. (13644)
c.Letter dated 8/6/2024 to Francis Naglich reappointing him to the Building & Planning Advisory Council, representing Economic Development Council (EDC). This is a 4-year term that expires July 31, 2028. (13645)
d.Letter dated 7/17/2024 from Judge Imboden, Presiding Judge, regarding the change in management of the Cowlitz County Probation Department from the Corrections Department to the District Court. (13646)
e.Federal Energy Regulatory Commission dated 7/17/2024 regarding the Order Approving Wildlife Habitat Management Plan Pursuant to Article 403. (13647)
Regular Public Meeting
August 6, 2024, 9:00 a.m.
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Meeting Date: 08/06/2024
ORDER FIXING DATE OF HEARING - Proposed Ordinance - No Parking Zones - Portion of Willow Grove Road
Submitted For: Susan Eugenis, Public Works
Department: Public Works
Subject and Summary Statement
Submitted By: Emilie Cochrane, Public Works
Information
Attached is a Resolution fixing the date of a public hearing on a proposed Ordinance to designate a portion of Willow Grove Road in the vicinity of Willow Grove Park a "No Parking Zone".
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 adopt said Resolution, set a time for public hearing and publish the notice.
Attachments
Call for Hearing Notice of Public Hearing
Inbox
Susan Eugenis
Mike Moss, Public Works
Form Started By: Emilie Cochrane
Form Review
Reviewed By
Susan Eugenis
Mike Moss
Date
08/01/2024 07:13 AM
08/01/2024 08:18 AM
Started On: 07/30/2024 08:30 AM
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COWLITZCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS OF COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON
In the Matter of Designating a )
RESOLUTION NO. _________________ Portion of Willow Grove Road )
In Cowlitz County, Washington as )
ORDER FIXING DATE OF HEARING A “No Parking Zone” )
WHEREAS, the County Engineer of Cowlitz County has investigated and found that vehicular parking along portions of Willow Grove Road in the vicinity of Willow Grove Park is a risk to the safety of the traveling public and has recommended “No Parking Zones” be established thereon; and,
WHEREAS, it appears to this Board that it is in the best interest of public safety and in compliance with the laws of the State of Washington, pursuant to RCW 36.32.120(7) and 46.61.560 through 46.61.575; and
WHEREAS, it appears as if the “No Parking Zone” list on file with the County Engineer should be amended to include portions of Willow Grove Road in the vicinity of Willow Grove Park; and
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that a public hearing will be held on the day of August, 2024 at the hour of ____ a.m., in the chambers of the Board, Third Floor, County Administration Building, 207 Fourth Avenue North, Kelso, Washington to hear all concerned in the matter of the proposed amendment to the “No Parking Zone” list on file with the County Engineer; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that notice be given not less than ten (10) days prior to the public hearing as required by law.
DATED this _____ day of August, 2024.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Richard R. Dahl, Chairman
ATTEST: Arne Mortensen, Commissioner
Kelly Dombrowsky
Dennis P. Weber, Commissioner Clerk of the Board
NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the ___ day of August, 2024, at the hour of ____ o’clock a.m., a public hearing will be held before the Board of County Commissioners of Cowlitz County, Washington, in the Chambers of the Board in the County Administration Building, third floor, 207 Fourth Avenue North, Kelso, Washington, for the purpose of determining whether or not an amendment to the “No Parking Zone” list on file with the County Engineer be adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Cowlitz County, Washington. The proposed amendment would establish a ‘No Parking Zone’ on a portion of Willow Grove Road.
Complete copies of the proposed ordinance are available at the office of the Board of County Commissioners, Third Floor, County Administration Building, 207 Fourth Avenue North, Kelso, Washington, 98626, or the Department of Public Works, 1600 - 13th Avenue South, Kelso Washington, 98626.
Any person may appear to present testimony against or in favor of the proposed ordinance at the date and time given above.
The County Administration Building is accessible for persons with disabilities.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Published: _______________
PUBLICATION REQUIREMENTS: To be published in one issue, not less than ten (10) days prior to the date of hearing.
BILLING INFORMATION:
1) AFFIDAVIT TO: Cowlitz County Commissioners ATTN: Clerk of the Board
2) BILL and AFFIDAVIT TO: Cowlitz County Department of Public Works P.O. 00998
1600 13th Avenue South Kelso, WA 98626
BOCC Agenda
Meeting Date: 08/06/2024
Letter 8/6/24 Robert Griffith appointment to Rural Partial-County Library District Board of Trustees
Submitted For: Kelly Dombrowsky, Clerk of the Board
Submitted By: Kelly Dombrowsky, Clerk of the Board
Department: Commissioners Office
Subject and Summary Statement
Information
Letter dated 8/6/2024 to Robert P. Griffith appointing him to the Rural Partial-County Library District Board of Trustees, representing Position 1. This is a 5-year term that expires December 31, 2029.
Will Staff Attend - NAME OF STAFF
Department Recommendation
Letter
Form Started By: Kelly Dombrowsky
Attachments
Form Review
Started On: 07/29/2024 12:55 PM Final Approval Date: 07/29/2024
Board of Commissioners
COMMISSIONERS
Arne Mortensen District 1
Dennis P. Weber District 2
Richard R. Dahl District 3
CLERK OF THE BOARD
Kelly Dombrowsky
County Administration Building 207 Fourth Avenue North Kelso, WA 98626
TEL (360) 577-3020
FAX (360) 423-9987
www.co.cowlitz.wa.us
August 6, 2024
Robert P. Griffith
Dear Mr. Griffith,
The Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners, at its regularly scheduled meeting, was pleased to appoint you to serve on the Rural Partial-County Library District Board of Trustees, representing Position 1. This is a 5-year term that expires December 31, 2029.
We are grateful for your willingness to work in this capacity and delighted that you have agreed to serve.
Sincerely,
Board of County Commissioners Of Cowlitz County, Washington
Richard R. Dahl, Chairman
Arne Mortensen, Commissioner
Dennis Weber, Commissioner
cc: Commissioner’s Record Cowlitz County Rural Partial County Library District
BOCC Agenda
Meeting Date: 08/06/2024
Letter 8/6/24 Travis Buck reappointing Building & Planning Advisory Council
Submitted For: Kelly Dombrowsky, Clerk of the Board
Submitted By: Kelly Dombrowsky, Clerk of the Board
Department: Commissioners Office
Subject and Summary Statement
Information
Letter dated 8/6/2024 to Travis Buck reappointing him to the Building & Planning Advisory Council, representing the Environmental Community. This is a 4-year term that expires July 31, 2028.
Will Staff Attend - NAME OF STAFF
Department Recommendation
Letter
Form Started By: Kelly Dombrowsky
Attachments
Form Review
Started On: 07/29/2024 12:59 PM Final Approval Date: 07/29/2024
Board of Commissioners
COMMISSIONERS
Arne Mortensen District 1
Dennis P. Weber District 2
Richard R. Dahl District 3
CLERK OF THE BOARD
Kelly Dombrowsky
County Administration Building 207 Fourth Avenue North Kelso, WA 98626
TEL (360) 577-3020
FAX (360) 423-9987
www.co.cowlitz.wa.us
August 6, 2024
Travis Buck
Dear Mr. Buck,
The Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners, at its regularly scheduled meeting, was pleased to reappoint you to serve on the Building & Planning Advisory Council, representing the Environmental Community. This is a 4-year term that expires July 31, 2028.
We are grateful for your willingness to work in this capacity and delighted that you have agreed to serve.
Sincerely,
Board of County Commissioners Of Cowlitz County, Washington
Richard R. Dahl, Chairman
Arne Mortensen, Commissioner
Dennis Weber, Commissioner
cc: Commissioner’s Record Building & Planning
BOCC Agenda
Meeting Date: 08/06/2024
Letter 8/6/24 Francis Naglich reappointing her to Building & Planning Advisory Council (EDC)
Submitted For: Kelly Dombrowsky, Clerk of the Board
Submitted By: Kelly Dombrowsky, Clerk of the Board
Department: Commissioners Office
Subject and Summary Statement
Information
Letter dated 8/6/2024 to Francis Naglich reappointing him to the Building & Planning Advisory Council, representing Economic Development Council (EDC). This is a 4-year term that expires July 31, 2028.
Will Staff Attend - NAME OF STAFF
Department Recommendation
Letter
Form Started By: Kelly Dombrowsky
Final Approval Date: 07/29/2024
Attachments
Form Review
Started On: 07/29/2024 01:03 PM
Board of Commissioners
COMMISSIONERS
Arne Mortensen District 1
Dennis P. Weber District 2
Richard R. Dahl District 3
CLERK OF THE BOARD
Kelly Dombrowsky
County Administration Building 207 Fourth Avenue North Kelso, WA 98626
TEL (360) 577-3020
FAX (360) 423-9987
www.co.cowlitz.wa.us
August 6, 2024
Francis Naglich
Dear Ms. Naglich,
The Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners, at its regularly scheduled meeting, was pleased to reappoint you to serve on the Building & Planning Advisory Council, representing the Economic Development Council (EDC). This is a 4-year term that expires July 31, 2028.
We are grateful for your willingness to work in this capacity and delighted that you have agreed to serve.
Sincerely,
Board of County Commissioners Of Cowlitz County, Washington
Richard R. Dahl, Chairman
Arne Mortensen, Commissioner
Dennis Weber, Commissioner
cc: Commissioner’s Record Building & Planning
BOCC Agenda
Meeting Date: 08/06/2024
Letter 7/17/24 from Marin Fox Regarding Cowlitz County Probation Department
Submitted For: Kelly Dombrowsky, Clerk of the Board
Submitted By: Kelly Dombrowsky, Clerk of the Board
Department: Commissioners Office
Subject and Summary Statement
Information
Letter dated 7/17/2024 from Marin Fox regarding the change of management of the Cowlitz County Probation Department from the Correction Department to the District Court.
Will Staff Attend - NAME OF STAFF Department Recommendation
Letter
Form Started By: Kelly Dombrowsky
Attachments
Form Review
Started On: 07/29/2024 01:30 PM Final Approval Date: 07/29/2024
BOCC Agenda
Meeting Date: 08/06/2024
FERC Notice 7/24/24 Order Approving Annual Wildlife Habitat Management Plan
Submitted For: Kelly Dombrowsky, Clerk of the Board
Submitted By: Kelly Dombrowsky, Clerk of the Board
Department: Commissioners Office
Subject and Summary Statement
Information
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Notice dated 7/17/2024 regarding the Order Approving Annual Wildlife Habitat Management Plan Pursuant to Article 403.
Will Staff Attend - NAME OF STAFF
Department Recommendation
Notice
Form Started By: Kelly Dombrowsky
Attachments
Form Review
Started On: 07/29/2024 02:07 PM Final Approval Date: 07/29/2024
188 FERC lt 62,031
Public Utility District No. I of Cowlitz County, Washington Project No. 2213-034
ORDER APPROVING ANNUAL WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT PLAN
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 403
(lssued July 17 ,2024)
1 . On June I I , 2024, Public Utility District No. 1 of Cowlitz County, Washington (licensee) filed its 2024 annual wildlife habitat management plan (annual plan) for the Swift No. 2 Hydroelectric Project No. 2213.r The annual plan was filed pursuant to Article 403 of the License Order and section 10.8.3 of the settlement agreement for the project. The project is located on the North Fork Lewis River in Cowlitz and Skamania counties, Washington.
2. Article 403 of the License Order requires the licensee to file annual plans each year, for Commission approval, outlining the proposed wildlife measures and costs for implementing the annual plan. Settlement agreement section 10.8.3 requires the licensee to annually submit a written plan to the Terrestrial Coordination Commiuee (TCC) to use the funds available to implement the wildlife habitat management plan on their lands.2
3. The purpose of the annual plan is to describe the proposed wildlife measures and anticipated costs for work to be completed during 2024 on the 525 acres ofproject lands within the Swift No. 2 Wildlife Management Area. The annual plan proposes to conduct follow-up surveys at sites where weed control efforts have been implemented, treat high
I Order lssuing New License (123 FERC n62,259), issued June 26,2008 (License Order).
2 The TCC includes the licensee, National Park Service, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, National Marine Fisheries Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), U.S. Forest Service, Clark County, Cowlitz County, Cowlitz Indian Tribe, Yakama Nation, American Rivers, Trout Unlimited, Washington Interagency Committee, Skamania County, Cowlitz-Skamania Fire District No. 7, North Country Emergency Medical Service, City of Woodland, Woodland Chamber of Commerce, Lewis River Community Council, Lewis River Citizens Arlarge, Fish First, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Native Fish Society, and the Lower Columbia River Fish Recovery.
priority weed infestations, and inspect accessible land to evaluate public access activity and identifo habitat concerns or changes in habitat conditions.
4. The licensee provided a draft annual plan to the TCC for review on trday 1,2024, and requested that written comments on the annual plan be provided by June 6,2024. The licensee received comments from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (Washington DFW). The Washington DFW commended the licensee for the creation and maintenance of the forage patch cuVmeadow and the inclusion of invasive plant and public access inspections for this area. The Washington DFW also stated that it supports saving and accumulating funds for a meaningful forestry action in the future while maintaining invasive plant species control and public access in the present.
5. The annual plan provides specific schedule and budget information so that members of the TCC are fully informed regarding specific actions implemented to eniance wildlife habitat on project lands duing 2024. The annual plan meets the requirements of Article 403 and the settlement agreement and should be approved.
The Director orders:
(A) Public Utility District No. I of Cowlitz County, Washington's 2024 ann:ual wildlife habitat management plan, filed June 11,2024, pursuant to Article 403 of the license and settlement agreement section 10.8 for the Swift No. 2 Hydroelectric Project No. 2213, is approved.
(B) This order constitutes final agency action. Any party may file a request for rehearing ofthis order within 30 days from the date of its issuance, as provided in section 313(a) of the Federal Power Act, l6 U.S.C. $ 825/, and the Commission's regulations at 18C.F.R.$385.713(2023). Thefilingofarequestforrehearingdoesnotoperateasa stay ofthe effective date ofthis order, or ofany other date specified in this order. The licensee's failure to file a request for rehearing shall constitute acceptance of this order.
For Alicia Jackson Chief, Land Resources Branch Division of Hydropower Administration and Compliance