Information

Type: Legal Notice

Department: PW - Public Works

Directors' Update: Oct. 28, 2026

Business Meeting: Nov. 3, 2026

Summary:

Lewis County Code 12.35 establishes requirements for telecommunications facilities within County road rights-of-way to be authorized by a license agreement from Lewis County. An application for a license agreement has been received by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) from Sealink Networks, Inc., to install, construct, operate, and maintain telecommunications facilities within the road rights-of-way of unincorporated Lewis County.

This resolution sets a hearing for December 1, 2026, at or after 10 a.m. The hearing will take place in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room on the second floor of the Historic Courthouse in Chehalis, Washington, and further instructs the Clerk of the BOCC to proceed with all appropriate and necessary notifications, posting, and publication as required by applicable law. Interested parties are encouraged to check the Commissioners’ hearing schedule online at https://lewiscountywa.gov/offices/commissioners/agendas-calendar/ as the hearing date approaches for updated details.

Publications: The Chronicle - November 05, & November 12, 2026

Cover Letter To:

Additional Copies To: Kimberly Edminster, Robin Saline

Resolution

WHEREAS, Lewis County Code 12.35 establishes the requirements for telecommunications companies to obtain a license agreement from Lewis County to install, construct, operate and maintain telecommunications facilities within Lewis County road rights-of-way; and

WHEREAS, an application for a license agreement has been received by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) from Sealink Networks Inc. to install, construct, operate and maintain telecommunications facilities within the road rights of way of unincorporated Lewis County; and

WHEREAS, said application and all related materials have been reviewed by the BOCC and found appropriate for further proceedings; and

WHEREAS, Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will hold a hearing on the matter at or after 10 a.m. Dec. 1, 2026, in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room on the second floor of the Historic Courthouse in Chehalis, Washington; and

WHEREAS, written comment may be submitted in person at the BOCC, 351 NW North Street, Room 210, Chehalis, WA 98532 or via email at bocc@lewiscountywa.gov beginning at 10 a.m. November 4, 2026. Written comment must be clearly marked “Written comment for Dec. 01, 2026 hearing” and must be received by 10 a.m. Nov. 30, 2026.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the BOCC will hold a public hearing on the proposed license agreement with Sealink Networks Inc. at or after 10 a.m. December 1, 2026. The hearing will take place in the Lewis County Courthouse, Commissioners’ Hearing Room, 351 NW North Street, Chehalis, Washington, as set forth in the Notice of Public Hearing attached hereto. Interested parties are encouraged to check the Commissioners’ hearing schedule online at https://lewiscountywa.gov/offices/commissioners/agendas-calendar/ for updated details as the hearing date approaches. The Clerk of the BOCC is hereby instructed to proceed with all appropriate and necessary notifications and other procedures required by Lewis County Code 12.35.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 3rd day of November, 2026.