Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: CM - County Manager (including Budget)

Directors' Update: TBD

Business Meeting: July 1, 2025

Summary:

Appointing Wesley Anderson, PE, as County Engineer effective July 1, 2025, pursuant to state law and a formal employment agreement.

Publications:

Cover Letter To: County Road Administration Board - Executive Director Jane Wall: Jane.Wall@crab.wa.gov - Compliance Manager Derek Pohle: Derek.Pohle@crab.wa.gov

Additional Copies To: Geoff Soderquist, Wesley Anderson, Tina Correia, Michael Kroll

Resolution

WHEREAS, RCWs 36.80.010 and 36.80.020 require the county legislative authority of each county to employ a county road engineer who must be a registered and licensed professional civil engineer under the laws of the State of Washington, duly qualified and experienced in highway and road engineering and construction; and

WHEREAS, the position of County Engineer became vacant and Wesley Anderson, PE, meets all statutory requirements to serve in this capacity, including being a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Washington; and

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has entered into a written employment agreement with Wesley Anderson outlining the terms and conditions of his employment as County Engineer, effective July 1, 2025; and

WHEREAS, the Public Works Department will continue to operate according to the BOCC-approved organizational chart and as required by state law; and

WHEREAS, the Public Works Director Geoff Soderquist, PE, has recommended the appointment of Wesley Anderson, PE, to serve as County Engineer.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the BOCC hereby appoints Wesley Anderson, PE, to the position of County Engineer effective July 1, 2025. Prior to entering upon his employment, and in accordance with RCW 36.80.020, Wesley Anderson shall give an official bond to the County conditioned upon the faithful performance of his duties and the proper accounting for all County property entrusted to his care.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 1st day of July, 2025.