Call to order
Determination of quorum
Flag salute
Zoom guidelines
Honoring student athletes for state championship wins
Adna wrestler Olivia Chapman, who claimed the 1B/2B/1A state title in the 190-pound division at Mat Classic XXXVII
WF West wrestler Race Scalici, who claimed the 2A state title in the 157-pound division at Mat Classic XXXVII
WF West Cheer Team, which secured two state championships - non-tumbling medium category and 2A/3A gameday large crown - following its state crown last year
Public comment (limited to 3 minutes per person)
PRESENTATION(S) | ||||
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| There are no Presentations scheduled. | ||||
NOTICE ITEM(S) | ||||
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| Resolution 26-064: | The temporary closure of Ceres Hill Road MP 0.79 to all through traffic. The roadway will be closed beginning March 23. | |||
| Resolution 26-065: | 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. The hearing will take place in the Commissioners' Hearing Room (351 NW North Street, Chehalis) at or after 10 a.m. March 17. | |||
| Resolution 26-066: | Notice of hearing regarding Ordinance 1373, which would amend Lewis County Code Chapter 2.25, Hearing Examiner. The hearing will take place in the Commissioners' Hearing Room (351 NW North Street, Chehalis) at or after 10 a.m. March 24. | |||
CONSENT ITEM(S) | ||||
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| Resolution 26-067: | Approval of warrants / payroll. | |||
| Approval of minutes from the Feb. 17 2026, BOCC Business Meeting. | ||||
DELIBERATION ITEM(S) | ||||
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| Resolution 26-068: | Rescind Resolution 14-134 and increase the petty cash fund established for Vader Water Utility. | |||
| Resolution 26-069: | Approve contract #C15-0272-26 with Coastal Community Action Program. | |||
| Resolution 26-070: | Ratify a Ramp Litter Cleanup Program Grant Agreement between the State of Washington Department of Ecology and Lewis County Solid Waste Utility. | |||
| Resolution 26-071: | The proposed acquisition of additional right of way for the Wildwood Road MP 10.14 Bridge Scour Project, CRP 2159S. | |||
| Resolution 26-072: | Adopt 2026 Equipment Rental and Revolving Fund (ER&R) rates for the Public Works Department. | |||
| Resolution 26-073: | 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. | |||
| Resolution 26-074: | Approve Indigent Defense contract with Eric Post for District Court through July 31, 2026. | |||
| Resolution 26-075: | 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. | |||
| Resolution 26-076: | Designate Lewis County representatives on the Washington Counties Risk Pool. | |||
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| Resolution 26-077: | 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) | ||||
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| Resolution 26-078: | 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. | |||
| Resolution 26-079: | Adopt Lewis County Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan for Years 2025-2030. Note: This is a joint hearing for the BOCC and the Solid Waste Disposal District (SWDD). | |||
| Resolution 26-080: | Lewis County 2026 budget, emergency and supplemental appropriations to and transfers within current expense and other funds. | |||
Announcements / new business
Executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) - Scott Gripp
- Onalaska 508 Shop Phase I / Phase II proposal
- 2026 pending litigation for Assessor's Office
- Landfill mediation / Restorical Research
Calendars
Press conference
Adjournment
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