Agenda for Meeting on 2026-02-25

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Introductions
Public comment on any final-action items listed on this agenda

PRESENTATION(S)

There are no Presentations scheduled.

NOTICE ITEM(S)

PW The temporary closure of Ceres Hill Road MP 0.79 to all through traffic
PW Notice of Public Hearing for a Traffic Ordinance fixing the maximum speed at which vehicles may be operated over certain roads in Lewis County, Washington: defining offenses, and providing penalties for the violation thereof
CD Notice of hearing regarding Ordinance 1373, which would amend Lewis County Code Chapter 2.25, Hearing Examiner

CONSENT ITEM(S)

AUD Approval of warrants / payroll
BOCC Approval of minutes from the Feb. 17, 2026, BOCC Business Meeting.

DELIBERATION ITEM(S)

PHSS Approve contract #C15-0272-26 with Coastal Community Action Program
PW Ratify a Ramp Litter Cleanup Program Grant Agreement between the State of Washington Department of Ecology and Lewis County Solid Waste Utility
PW The proposed acquisition of additional right of way for the Wildwood Road MP 10.14 Bridge Scour Project, CRP 2159S
PW Adopt 2026 Equipment Rental and Revolving Fund (ER&R) rates for the Public Works Department
PW Confirm for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation Division that Lewis County commits to providing matching funds for the WSDOT Aviation Aid Grant for design and construction of an automated weather observation system (AWOS) at the South Lewis County Airport
RISK Approve Indigent Defense contract with Eric Post for District Court through July 31, 2026
RISK Approve Indigent Defense contracts with Chris Baum, Albert Didcock and Sarah McFadden for District Court through December 31, 2026, to provide representation on cases for Greenhill students
RISK Designate Lewis County representatives on the Washington Counties Risk Pool
RISK Approve interlocal agreement with Thurston County Special Operations Rescue Team (SORT) to provide technical rescue services for permit-required confined spaces at the Lewis County Jail

HEARING(S)

PW Approve a franchise renewal to PUD No. 1 of Cowlitz County to install, construct, operate and maintain electrical utility facilities in Lewis County road rights of way
PW Adopt Lewis County Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan for Years 2025-2030
BUD Lewis County 2026 budget, emergency and supplemental appropriations to and transfers within current expense and other funds

Announcements / new business
Wednesday Workshop
Calendars
Correspondence
Adjournment

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