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 September 29, 2026, 9:00 a.m. Board Meeting Convenes at 9:00 a.m. • • • •
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Invocation by Invitation Live KLTV Pledge of Allegiance ZOOM Stream Link Link Minutes of September 21-22, 2026 Consent Agenda of September 29, 2026 Phone Option: (253) 215-8782 Webinar ID: 820 1961 3917 o Contracts/Agreements/Bid Awards o Correspondence o Motion Items o Work Session – 10:00 a.m. Public Comments o Citizen Participation may be anonymous. See RCW 42.30.040
Consent Agenda Contracts/Agreements/Bid Awards Prosecuting Attorney 1. Agreement for Special Deputy Prosecutor Services with Bret B. Schoepper with GRESS&CLARK to provide professional services to the County as a Special Deputy Prosecuting Attorney. (234392) Roads Administration 2. Interlocal Agreement between Cowlitz County and Public Utility District No. 1 of Cowlitz County, Washington (PUD) for the installation of the PUD’s electrical power and illumination facilities for the County’s Tower Road Bridge at Rock Creek Project. The reimbursement shall not exceed $25,000.00. (234490) 3. Bid award to Grade Werks Excavating LLC for the Westside Highway Slide Repair Project at a total cost of $495,615.00. (234511) Correspondence 4. Letters/Notices/Executed Contract a. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) letter dated 09/21/2026 regarding the Right Abutment Seepage Monitoring Improvements, Swift No.1 Project. (234461)
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Regular Public Meeting September 29, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Motion Items Roads Administration 5. Award a contract to Lester Equipment Repair in the amount of $200,000 and authorize the Director of Public Services to execute the contract and any documents necessary to administer the contract on behalf of the County. (234509)
Work Session – 10:00 a.m. •
Board of Health Interviews
Updates Chairman Updates Upcoming Meetings/Important Dates: • Monday, October 12th @ 9:30 a.m. – Board of Health Interview • Tuesday, October 20th @ 9:30 a.m. – Board of Health Appointments RCW 42.30.040 – Conditions to attendance not to be required. A member of the public shall not be required, as a condition, to attend 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 comments 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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234392
BOCC
Consent
Agenda
Agenda
Meeting Date: 9/ 29/ 2026 Special Deputy Prosecutor Appointment Submitted By: Bailey Silva, Public Records Manager Submitted For: Ryan Jurvakainen,
Department:
Prosecuting
Elected Official
Attorney
Information
Subject and Summary Statement Agreement
for Special Deputy Prosecutor
Services
with Brett B. Schoepper
with GRESS&
CLARK
to
provide professional services to the County as a Special Deputy Prosecuting Attorney. Staff Attendance
Department
Recommendation
Attachments SCHOEPPER_
SDPA_ WC AGRMT
SIGNED
Form
Task
User Silva,
Bailey
Agenda
Item Submission
Miller, Julie
Department
Approver
Reed, Pervie
Clerk of the Board
Review
Action
Timestamp
Submit
9/ 17/ 2026
4: 47: 00 PM
Approve
9/ 21/ 2026
8: 20: 00 AM
Approve
9/ 21/ 2026
8: 45: 00 AM
Review
Review
AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into on the date Special Deputy attested date, as between COWLITZ COUNTY (" County"),
agreement
sets
PROSECUTING
and BRETT B. SCHOEPPER ("
Prosecuting Attorney"), Gress, Clark, Young&
COWLITZ
Special
ATTORNEY
Deputy"), attorney with
Schoepper, of Beaverton, OR(" GRESS& CLARK").
forth the terms and conditions
upon
This
which said GRESS& CLARK and its
attorney will provide professional services as a Special Deputy Prosecuting Attorney. THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS: 1.
Attorney' s Services.
The Special Deputy shall provide legal services to the County and its Human Resources and Risk Management divisions, and to the Prosecuting Attorney in connection with select pending Workers Compensation cases, and any supplemental proceedings assigned by the Prosecuting
Attorney and the County. The below signing Special Deputy shall coordinate such services with the Cowlitz Prosecuting Attorney and the County. When appropriate, the Special Deputy may directly seek the assistance Attorney, and may generally
of other GRESS&
CLARK attorneys, approved by the Prosecuting
consult with other members
of GRESS&
CLARK in providing
legal services to the County. Any advice or work submitted to the County or any legal filings and representation made on behalf of the County shall only be by the Special Deputy and any assisting attorneys admitted to the Washington State Bar. It shall be the responsibility of Brett B. Schoepper to notify the County Prosecutor, through his Chief Civil Deputy, of the details of all verbal advice given by Special Deputy Schoepper or other
members
of GRESS&
CLARK, whether to or in the name of the Cowlitz Prosecuting
Attorney or to the County, or otherwise.
I I P a g e
It shall further be the responsibility of Brett B. Schoepper and other members and employees of, if applicable, to copy the Chief Civil Deputy Prosecutor and respective County
representatives on all emails, memoranda, pleadings, briefings, notices, and all other written communications sent to and from Special Deputy Schoepper or other attorneys or employees of GRESS&
CLARK, in connection with work undertaken pursuant to this agreement while
Special Deputy Schoepper is performing work on behalf of the Prosecuting Attorney and County. Such copies may be sent by email unless such communication is infeasible in a particular instance. 2.
Compensation and Terms of Payment.
a.
Compensation for services shall be based on Special Deputy' s hourly rates and direct
expenses. The hourly rates for any advice or work submitted to County, or any legal filings and representation made on behalf of County shall be computed in accordance with Attachment 1, attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein. Such rates shall be applied to time actually spent by a Special Deputy in performing services required hereunder. Direct expenses shall be those identifiable non-attorney costs reasonably and necessarily incurred by the Special Deputy in performing services required hereunder. b.
Unless otherwise agreed, the Special Deputy shall submit detailed monthly billings only
to the Prosecuting Attorney, identifying the legal matters, date and services rendered, attorney, and the time spent on a specific service according to hourly rate for a given attorney( s) and staff. A separate monthly billing shall be directed to the respective County Risk Management division and limited to identifying the legal matter, and the date and time spent on the legal matter
according to hourly rate for a given attorneys) and staff. Costs for which reimbursement is sought shall be itemized with the Prosecuting Attorney and summarized for the County contact.
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The County shall make payments
to GRESS&
CLARK on behalf of the Special Deputy based
on the County' s customary payment schedule. 3.
This Agreement shall become effective upon the filing of a signed
Termination.
Appointment of Special Deputy Prosecutor with the Cowlitz County Auditor' s Office. Either the
County Board of Commissioners or Special Deputy, or the Prosecuting Attorney through rescinding the Special Deputy appointment( s), may terminate this contract at any time and for any reason. Termination shall be effective upon giving written notice to the other party. If not earlier terminated,
4.
this Agreement
Independent
Contractor.
shall expire on December
31, 2028.
Special Deputy is an independent contractor of the County
and Prosecuting Attorney, and as such is not subject to the County and Prosecutor' s immediate control or direction in the performance of the required services. Neither Special Deputy nor any
of said Deputy' s employees or agents shall be deemed to be an official, employee, or agent of the County or its officials.
Special
Deputy and GRESS& CLARK are solely responsible for their
acts and for the acts of their officers, employees, agents, and subcontractors.
Additionally, any
Special Deputy makes the following assurances: a.
Special
Deputy or GRESS& CLARK is customarily engaged in an independently
established trade, occupation, profession, or business, of the same nature as that involved in this agreement.
b.
Special Deputy
or
GRESS&
CLARK has a principal place of business that is
eligible for a business deduction for federal income tax purposes. Special Deputy is responsible for the costs of such principal place of business. C.
Special
Deputy or GRESS& CLARK is responsible for filing with the Internal
Revenue Service, at the next applicable filing period, a schedule of expenses for the business Special Deputy is conducting. d.
Special
Deputy or GRESS& CLARK has established, or shall promptly establish,
an account for the business with the Washington Department of Revenue, and with other state
3
1P age
agencies as the circumstances
may
Special
require.
Deputy or GRESS& CLARK shall pay all
required state taxes normally paid by employers and businesses. Special Deputy or GRESS& CLARK has registered for and received a unified business identifier number from the
State of Washington. Special Deputy and assisting attorneys are professionally licensed and shall maintain licensing as a Washington attorney( s). C.
Special Deputy
or
GRESS& CLARK maintains a separate set of books or records
that reflect all items of income and expenses of the business Special Deputy is conducting. f.
Special Deputy or GRESS&
CLARK shall keep detailed and accurate records of
all work performed under this Agreement and shall make such records available to the Cowlitz Prosecuting Attorney and the County at all reasonable times. g.
No work assigned to Special Deputy under this Agreement may be assigned or
subcontracted without the prior written consent of both County and Prosecuting Attorney. 5.
Insurance— Standard of Care.
Special
Deputy and GRESS& CLARK shall comply
with all applicable professional standards of care in connection with any services rendered hereunder, and the terms of the Special Deputy Prosecuting Attorney appointment. For legal
services tendered, Special Deputy and assigns shall maintain professional liability insurance in a form and subject to coverage limits acceptable to the County and provide proof of coverage if requested.
6.
Entire Agreement.
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties, and
supersedes all prior agreements, contracts and understandings, written or oral. This Agreement may be amended only in writing signed by the parties. 7.
Jurisdiction.
This Agreement has been and shall be construed as having been made by
both parties, and delivered within the State of Washington, and it is agreed by the parties hereto that this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington, both as to interpretation and performance. Venue shall be in Cowlitz County, Washington on all matters.
4 1 P a g e
8.
The parties mutually agree to resolve any disputes regarding interpretation
Disputes.
or enforcement of the terms and conditions of this Agreement by good-faith negotiation. BOARD OF COMNIISSIONERS
GRESS CLARK YOUNG &
COWLITZ COUNTY, WASH
SCHOEPPER, BEAVERTON, OR
13 Brett B.
Richard Dahl, Chair Authorized
to
sign
under RCW
36. 32. 100)
Date:
Clerk of the Board
APPROVED:
COWLITZ COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTY
RYAN P. JURVAKAINEN, Prosecuting Atty
5
Page
oepper,
PA& er
authorized by to sign for GRESS& CLARK)
ATTEST:
Kelly Grayson
c
ATTACHMENT
GRESS CLARK YOUNG & PROFESSIONAL
SERVICE
1
SCHOEPPER
RATES
2026 -
2028*
Hourly Rate
Professional Brett B. Schoepper
Attorney
1cA r v r\ c r
Associate Attorney Paralegal Other
Subject to annual renegotiation and amendment after September 30, 2027]
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Pages:
2026
Filed Cowlitz
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APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL DEPUTY PROSECUTOR KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That I, RYAN P. JURVAKAINEN, Attorney for Cowlitz County, Washington, have on the day and year set forth hereinafter, appointed, and by these presents do appoint Washington licensed attorney and duly authorized representative, BRETT B. SCHOEPPER, of Gress, Clark, Young & Schoepper, of Beaverton, OR ( hereinafter " GRESS& CLARK") as my true and lawful special deputy in the matter of pending Workers Compensation cases and any supplemental proceedings as may be assigned, pursuant to a professional services agreement between Cowlitz County, Cowlitz Prosecuting Attorney and, thereafter executed by Brett B. Schoepper on its behalf.
This appointment shall commence on the day and year set forth below and shall continue coextensive with my term of office until such time as it is revoked or until the legal services in said shall have been completed. matter Furthermore, I give the duly authorized representative of GRESS& CLARK, BRETT B. SCHOEPPER full power and authority to appear in court or hearings and act in my name the same as I would in law be empowered to do if personally present, for the express purpose of fulfilling the general grant of authority above stated. IN WITNESS
WHEREOF,
I have hereunto set my hand this ® 7 day of September,
R STATE OF OREGON,
2026.
JURVAKA NEN, Prosecuting Attorney
County of Washington) : ss.
I, BRETT B. SCHOEPPER, of GRESS& CLARK, do solemnly swear that the appointee( s) hereunder will support the Constitution of the United States and the laws of the Constitutiop of
the State of Washington, and the appointee( s) will fulfill the offices of special deputy prosecutor for the express purpose stated above to my/ their best ability, so help me God. Gress, Clark, Young&
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Brett B. Sc Subscribed
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and sworn to before me this
OFMCIAL STAMP moagm NOTARY
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234490
BOCC
Consent
Agenda
Agenda
Meeting Date: 9/ 29/ 2026 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT- Cowlitz County and Public Utility District No. 1 of Cowlitz County Submitted By: Averie Mejia, Administrative Assistant III Submitted For: Susan Eugenis, County Engineer Department:
Roads
Administration
Information
Subject and Summary Statement
Attached is an Interlocal Agreement between Cowlitz County and Public Utility District No. 1 of Cowlitz County, Washington( PUD). The purpose of this agreement is to identify the terms and conditions for the installation of the PUD' s electrical power and illumination facilities for the County' s Tower Road Bridge at Rock Creek Project. The County' s reimbursement to the PUD shall not exceed 25, 000. 00 without prior approval from County and PUD. Staff Attendance Susan
Eugenis
Department
Recommendation
It is the recommendation of the Department of Public Works that the Board move to approve said
Interlocal Agreement between Cowlitz County and the PUD for the installation of the PUD' s electrical power and illumination facilities for the County' s Tower Road Bridge at Rock Creek Project. Attachments
Interlocal Agreement-
Cowlitz PUD
Form
Task
User Mejia,
Averie
Maurer,
Roger
Review
Action
Timestamp
Submit
9/ 22/ 2026
9: 19: 00 AM
Review-
Submit
9/ 22/ 2026
9: 32: 00 AM
Approver
Approve
9/ 22/ 2026
10: 39: 00 AM
Legal Review
Approve
9/ 22/ 2026
10: 49: 00 AM
Clerk of the Board
Approve
9/ 22/ 2026
10: 50: 00 AM
Agenda
Item
Preliminary
Submission
PW1 Eugenis,
Susan
Department Review
Jensen,
Doug
Reed, Pervie
Review
Docusign
Envelope
ID: A7115675-
0536- 829C- 815A- 0965526DFD4A
INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT
THIS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT is made and entered into pursuant to Chapter 39. 34 of the Revised Code of Washington, by and between Cowlitz County, Washington, a political subdivision of the State of Washington, acting by and through its Board of Commissioners, (" County") and Public Utility District No. 1 of Cowlitz County, Washington, a municipal corporation of the State its Board of Commissioners, (" PUD"), individually the acting by and through
of Washington,
Party"
and collectively the " Parties",
on the dates shown
below;
and
WHEREAS, the County will be constructing the Tower Road Bridge at Rock Creek Project and the Parties wish to enter into an agreement whereby PUD will install utility poles, street lights, and associated electrical power lines to provide illumination for the Project area Project")
Installation");
and
WHEREAS, the Parties mutually agree that the Project and the street lights are necessary to promote the public health and safety; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and promises, terms and conditions set forth below, it is hereby agreed as follows: 1.
Duration.
This Agreement
shall commence
as of the date hereof and shall terminate
upon
completion of the Installation and payment for all work. 2.
Purpose. The purpose of this Agreement is to set forth the terms and conditions under which PUD will complete the Installation. All labor, materials and equipment required for
the Installation will be installed by PUD. The costs for the Installation will be reimbursed by the County to the PUD. The Installation includes the four ( 4) utility poles and luminaires, overhead wires, conduit, cable, and an electrical connection pedestal as shown on the Project plans. The Installation is in the 2500 block of Tower Road in Castle Rock at Mile Post 4. 52 in Section 16, Township 10 North, Range 1 West of the Willamette Meridian.
3.
Design. PUD shall prepare plans, drawings and specifications that may be relied upon for all electric utility work, as necessary for the Installation.
4.
Construction. PUD will be responsible for completing construction of the Installation described in this Agreement in coordination with the County' s Project construction. County will inspect portions of the Installation that may have an impact on public safety, public use and County' s obligations under RCW 36. 75, et seq. PUD will inspect poles, luminaires, conductors, devices, and conduits as necessary to fulfill its obligations on operation and maintenance of its electric facilities. PUD shall provide all labor and materials for all electric utility work.
5.
Permits. PUD will be responsible for obtaining all required electric utility- related permits and regulatory approvals for the Installation. The County shall waive permit fees for this project.
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6.
Administration. Pursuant to RCW 36. 75, administration authority over the Project and the rights- of-way are vested in the County, acting through its County Engineer.
7.
Payment. PUD has provided a cost estimate for labor and material of$ 23, 500 to complete the Installation that is the subject of this Agreement and needed for the Project. County shall reimburse PUD for the costs of the Installation. Reimbursement from County to PUD for the Installation shall be based on documentation from PUD in compliance with RCW
43. 09. 210( 3) and shall not exceed $ 25, 000. 00 without prior approval from County, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. PUD shall bill, and County shall pay within 30 days of received of an itemized invoice. Sales tax paid by PUD will be included in the materials prices billed to County. Sales tax will not be added to the work completed by PUD. Any B& O tax will apply to the total work order amount and will be billed as a separate line item on invoices to County. 8.
Street Lighting Service. PUD will maintain ownership of the Installation and will provide street lighting service to the County. The County will pay for the street lighting service monthly as an electric customer of PUD, based on PUD' s Public Street Lighting Rate Schedule, which may be adjusted from time to time by PUD' s Board of Commissioners.
9.
Indemnification. To the extent of its comparative liability, and as permitted at law, each Party shall indemnify, defend and hold the other Party, its departments, elected and appointed officials, employees, and agents, harmless from and against any and all claims, damages losses and expenses, including attorney' s fees, for any bodily injury, sickness, disease, or death, or any damage to or destruction of property, including the loss of use resulting therefrom, which are caused in whole or in part by a negligent act or omission of the indemnifying Party, its officers, directors, and employees. Each Party waives subrogation, indemnity and claims for contribution against the other Party for property damages, losses or expenses paid by insurance to the extent that applicable policies permit waiver.
PUD shall be solely liable for any contractual claim directly related to work paid for and/ or reimbursed to PUD. County shall not be liable for such claims, even though the County is facilitating the construction. County shall be indemnified, held harmless and defended against such claims by PUD. County is not acting as a surety or guarantor for work paid for and/ or reimbursed to PUD. It is further specifically and expressly understood that the indemnification provided herein constitutes the Parties' waiver of immunity under Title
51
RCW,
concerning
industrial
insurance,
solely
for
the
purposes
of
indemnification. This waiver has been mutually negotiated by the Parties. 10. Termination.
This Agreement will be terminated under Section 1, above, or by either party at any time upon providing 120 days written notice of termination to the other party. If the Agreement is terminated, a final payment will be processed according to the
terms and conditions outlined in Section 7 of this Agreement based on the amount of work completed.
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11. General Provisions.
Each Party shall maintain books, records, documents and other materials relevant to its performance under this Agreement which sufficiently and accurately reflect any and all direct and indirect costs and expenses incurred or paid in the course of performing this Agreement. All accounting procedures shall be in accordance with applicable federal and state
requirements,
Generally
Accepted
Accounting
Principles ( GAAP),
state
law and
methods prescribed by the Washington State Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting These records shall be subject to inspection, review and audit by either party or its designee, the Washington State Auditor' s Office, and authorized federal agencies. Each party shall retain all such books, records, documents and other materials for six ( 6) years following the termination of this Agreement. System ( BARS).
Each Party or its designee may evaluate the performance of this Agreement through onsite inspection to determine whether performance is in compliance with the standards set forth in this Agreement, and in compliance with federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations
and ordinances.
Unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties in writing, all data, reports, documents, pamphlets, advertisements, surveys, studies, computer programs, films, tapes, sound reproductions, and other work product which originates from the performance of this Agreement shall be owned by the creating Party. Both Parties shall cooperate with one another in good faith related to document production under RCW 42. 56. Each Party agrees, warrants and represents that it did not and will not employ, retain or contract with any person or entity on a contingent compensation basis for the purpose of seeking, obtaining, maintaining or extending this Agreement. Each Party agrees, warrants and represents that no gratuity whatsoever has been or will offered or conferred with a view towards obtaining, maintaining or extending this Agreement. The elected and appointed officials and employees of the Parties shall not have any personal interest, direct or indirect, which gives rise to a conflict of interest. The Parties may not assign any rights or delegate any duties under this Agreement, whether by assignment, subcontract or other means. Any such attempted assignment or delegation shall be void and shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties. There are no
understandings or agreements between parties other than those set forth in this Agreement and in the exhibits. No other statement, representation or promise has been made to induce the Parties to enter into this Agreement. This Agreement may not be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified unless expressly set forth in a written agreement signed by the Parties and approved by each Party' s legislative authority. The invalidity or unenforceability of any particular term or provision of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other term or provision and this
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Agreement shall be construed in all respects as if such invalid or unenforceable term or
provision was omitted. The representative for each of the Parties shall be responsible for and shall be the contact
person for all communications and billings regarding the performance of this Agreement, the current Director of Engineering of PUD, and the current County Engineer of
to wit:
County.
If any legal action or other proceeding is brought for the enforcement of this Agreement, or because of an alleged dispute, breach, default, or misrepresentation
in connection with
any of the provisions of this Agreement, each Party shall pay its own respective attorney' s fees and costs.
12. Effective
Date
and
Listing.
This
INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT
will
become
effective
once
recorded or listed pursuant to RCW 39. 34. 040. County agrees to execute a release or other appropriate instruments as shall be necessary to certify compliance with the terms of this Agreement upon full and complete satisfaction of the terms of this Agreement. APPROVED this 15th
day of September, 2026.
PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT OF COWLITZ
COUNTY,
NO. 1
WASHINGTON
APPROVED this_
day of
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
OF COWLITZ
COUNTY,
WASHINGTON
ocu/S,ign ed byy:
nD'
Lance Larwick,
Director of Engineering
approval may be subject to Commissioner
Richard
R. Dahl,
Chairman
ratification]
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Steve Rader, Commissioner
Docu'Signedd by:
F
Richard L. Hughes, General Counsel
Steven L. Ferrell, Commissioner
ATTEST:
Clerk of the Board
APPROVED
AS TO FORM:
Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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Consent
Agenda
Agenda
Meeting Date: 9/ 29/ 2026 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC) letter dated 09/ 21/ 2026 regarding the Right Abutment Seepage Monitoring
Improvements,
Swift No. 1 Project
Submitted By: Pervie Nancy Reed, Administrative Assistant III Submitted For: Pervie Nancy Reed, Administrative Assistant III Department:
Commissioners
Information
Subject and Summary Statement
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) letter dated 09/ 21/ 2026 regarding the Right Abutment Seepage Monitoring Improvements, Swift No. I Project Staff Attendance
Department
Recommendation
Attachments Document_
260921_
104920
Form
User
Task
Reed, Pervie
Agenda
Reed, Pervie
Department
Item Submission Approver
Review
Action
Timestamp
Submit
9/ 21/ 2026
10: 55: 00 AM
Approve
9/ 21/ 2026
11: 09: 00 AM
Approve
9/ 21/ 2026
11: 34: 00 AM
Review
Reed, Pervie
Clerk of the Board Review
FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION Office of Energy Projects
Division of Dam Safety and Inspections —
Portland Regional Office
9/ 17/ 2026
In reply refer to: P- 2111 VIA Electronic Mail
RECEIVED
SEP 21 7A?R
Mr. William Shallenberger
Vice President, Renewable Resources PacifiCorp
will.shallenbergerGpac ificorp.com Subject:
Right Abutment Seepage Monitoring Improvements, Swift No. 1 Project
Dear Mr. Shallenberger:
This letter is to acknowledge your August 27, 2026 letter transmitting a plan and
schedule to complete the Right Abutment Seepage Monitoring Improvements at the Swift
No. 1 Project, FERC No. 2111. Your proposed plan and schedule to complete the right abutment seepage monitoring improvement work, which was authorized by our July 17, 2026 letter, by November 15, 2026, and to document the completion of the work in the
2026 Dam Safety Surveillance and Monitoring Report ( DSSMR) is acceptable. The plan
to include the updated Dam Safety Surveillance and Monitoring Plan (DSSMP) with the
next scheduled Supporting Technical Information Document ( STID) update is acceptable. h
File your submittal using the Commission' s eFiling system at
s:;' www. fere.
ov.lferc- onlineloverview. When eFiling, select Hydro: Dam Safety and
Portland Regional Office from the eFiling menu. The cover page of the filing must
indicate that the material was eFiled. For assistance with eFiling, contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSu
TTY).
art a) ferc.
ov, (
866) 208- 3676 ( toll free), or ( 202)
502- 8659
Thank you for your continued cooperation and interest in dam safety. If you have
any questions, please contact Mr. Justin Nettle of this office at ( 503) 552- 2714. Sincerely,
ERIC
signed
ERICIlyKENNEDYy
KE N N E DY Date° 2026. 09. 17 12: 49: 45 - 07' 00'
Eric Kennedy, P. E. Regional Engineer
Motion
234509
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Item
Agenda
Meeting Date: 9/ 29/ 2026 Contract
Award - Mobile
Heavy
Equipment
Maintenance &
Repair
Services
Submitted By: Ashley Claussen, Purchasing Supervisor Submitted For: Mike Moss, Director of Public Services Department:
Roads
Administration
Information
Subject and Summary Statement
On August 18, 2026, the Board of County Commissioners
approved issuing a request for proposals to
establish a pool of qualified mobile heavy equipment repair companies or individuals to support landfill operations on an as- needed, on- call basis. One proposal was received from Lester Equipment Repair.
The requested agreement will have an initial term of one ( 1) year, with the option to extend for two ( 2) additional one- year periods. Staff requests an initial not- to- exceed amount of$ 200, 000. Services will be
requested and authorized only as needed by the County. The contract does not guarantee any minimum quantity, frequency, number of service calls, or expenditure, and the County is under no obligation to use
the full not-to- exceed amount in any contract year. Staff Attendance Mike
Moss
Department
Recommendation
The Department of Public Works recommends the Board move to award a contract to Lester Equipment Repair in the amount of$ 200, 000 and authorize the Director of Public Services, or designee, to execute
the contract and any documents necessary to administer the contract on behalf of the County. Attachments
Form
Task
User Anonymous
User
Claussen,
Ashley
Clement,
Savannah
Agenda
Item
Preliminary
Review
Action
Timestamp
Submit
9/ 22/ 2026
1: 56: 00 PM
Review-
Submit
9/ 22/ 2026
1: 59: 00 PM
Approver
Approve
9/ 23/ 2026
8: 05: 00 AM
Approve
9/ 23/ 2026
8: 39: 00 AM
Submission
PW1 B.
Department Review
Reed, Pervie
Clerk of the Board Review
Motion
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Approved: BOARD
OF COUNTY
OF COWLITZ
COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY,
WASHINGTON
Richard R. Dahl, Chairman
Steve
Rader,
Commissioner
Steven L. Ferrell, Commissioner
Attest:
Clerk of the Board
Item