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
February 10 , 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Board Meeting Convenes at 9:00 a.m.
Invocation by Invitation
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes of February 2-3, 2026
Consent Agenda of February 10, 2026
Call for Bids
Agreements/Contracts/Bid Awards
Board Correspondence
Public Comments
ZOOM Link KLTV Link
o Citizen Participation may be anonymous. See RCW 42.30.040
Consent Agenda
Call for Bids
Public Works
Phone Option: (253) 215-8782
Webinar ID: 820 1961 3917
Agenda
1. Call for Bids for 12,970 tons of Aggregate for Bituminous Surface Treatment for 2026 scheduled for March 2, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. (14672)
2. Call for Bids for road surfacing materials to be used by Public Works for the period of May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027, scheduled for March 2, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. (14673)
3. Call for Bids for the Tower Road Bridge at Rock Creek Project, scheduled for March 9, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. (14676)
Agreements/Contracts/Bid Award Public Works
4. Clean Buildings Performance Grant Agreement with Washington Association of Counties (WSAC) seeking reimbursement for the Energy Audit in the Hall of Justice (HOJ). The total reimbursement is $97,750.00. (14671)
5. Bid Award to Ironclad Company for the purchase of Disposable Polypropylene Tube Brushes and Gutter Brooms for 2026. The total cost will be $41,931.88. (14675)
Regular Public Meeting
February 10, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Board Correspondence
4. Letters/Notices
a. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Notice dated 02/02/2026 regarding the Order Granting Extension of Time to File Construction Completion Report. (14674)
b. Letter from the Cowlitz County Deputy Guild regarding the 1% Property Tax Increase Dedicated to Public Safety. (14677)
c. Letter dated 2/10/26 to Casey Kalal appointing him to the Consolidated Diking Improvement District No. 1. (14678)
d. Letter dated 2/10/26 to Ben Thomas Jr. reappointing him to the Noxious Weed Control Board. This is a 4-year term that expires February 28, 2030. (14679)
e. Letter dated 2/10/26 to Joan Landau reappointing her to the Public Facilities District Board. This is a 4-year term that expires February 28, 2030. (14680)
f. Letter dated 2/10/26 to Charles Buchanan appointing him to the Veteran's Advisory Board. This is a 4-year term that expires October 31, 2029. (14681)
g. Letter dated 2/10/26 to Michael Settles thanking him for the application for the Veteran's Advisory Board. The position has been filled. (14682)
Updates
Chairman Updates
Cancellations:
Monday, February 16th – Office Closed (Holiday)
Tuesday, February 17th – Meetings canceled Upcoming Meetings:
Tuesday, February 10th @ 2:00 p.m. – Community House on Broadway (CHOB)
Tuesday, February 24th @ 10:00 a.m. – Board of Health
Tuesday, March 10th @ 10:00 a.m. – Kelso/Longview Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday, March 24th @ 10 a.m. – Department of Ecology
RCW 42.30.040 - Conditions of attendance ne required. A member of the public shall not be required, as a condition to attendance at 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 comment 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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BOCC Agenda
Meeting Date: 02/10/2026
CALL FOR BIDS - Aggregate for Bituminous Surface Treatment for 2026
Submitted For: Dan Bales, Public Works
Submitted By: Emilie Cochrane, Public Works Department: Public Works
Information
Subject and Summary Statement
Attached are the necessary documents to issue the Call for Bids for 12,970 tons of aggregate for bituminous surface treatment for 2026. Aggregate will be stockpiled at designated sites.
Will Staff Attend - NAME OF STAFF or No
Yes
Department Recommendation
It is the recommendation of the Department of Public Works that the Board move to approve the Call for Bids.
Attachments
Call for Bids and Proposal Form
Notice of Call for Bids
Form Review
Inbox
Mike Moss, Public Works
Form Started By: Emilie Cochrane
Reviewed By Date
Mike Moss
02/03/2026 06:30 PM
Started On: 01/29/2026 02:50 PM
CALL FOR SEALED BIDS & PROPOSALS
Aggregate for Bituminous Surface Treatment
Sealed bids will be received by the Department of Public Works, ATTN: Dan Bales, 1600 – 13th Avenue S, Kelso, Washington, 98626, prior to 1:30 o'clock p.m., the 2nd day of March 2026, at which time all bids received will be publicly opened and read for the purchase of approximately 12,970 tons of aggregate for bituminous surface treatment.
OUTSIDE OF ENVELOPE MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
1) Mailing Address: Department of Public Works
ATTN: Dan Bales
1600 – 13th Avenue S
Kelso, WA 98626
2) Bid Description: Aggregate for Bituminous Surface Treatment
3) Date of Bid Opening: March 2, 2026
ALL BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON THE ATTACHED PROPOSAL FORMS.
Specifications and proposal forms will be furnished, upon request, by the Department of Public Works, 1600-13th Avenue South, Kelso, WA 98626, telephone (360) 577-3030. The bid proposal, bid specifications, and bid results may also be viewed on the Cowlitz County Department of Public Works internet website at www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/235/Public-Works.
Deviations or alternatives from the provisions of these specifications will be considered to permit manufacturers to follow their standard manufacturing processes. Such deviations or alternatives will be approved; however, only at the sole discretion of the County and only if, in their opinion, they do not adversely affect the strength, efficiency, effectiveness or life of the material. All proposed deviations or alternatives, with full details, must be listed on the attached proposal which is part of the bid, unless otherwise noted. The listing of such deviations or alternatives will indicate that the bid may be accepted only with such deviation. There shall be no deviations from the specifications, except those which are listed as deviations on said bidder's proposal and which are expressly approved as part of the Board's acceptance of the bid.
Payment for new materials will be made according to State Statute, in the month following date of delivery, provided a detailed invoice has been furnished by the supplier.
RCW 39.34 allows cooperative purchasing between public agencies in the State of Washington. Other public entities (cities, school districts, and so forth), which have filed an Interlocal
Cooperative Joint Purchasing Agreement with the County, may elect to purchase aggregate from the vendor based on the terms and conditions of this agreement, subject to vendor's consent.
The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities in the bids, and to accept other than the low bid if it appears to be in the best interests of the County.
DATED this 10th day of February, 2026
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Richard R. Dahl, Chairman
Steve Rader, Commissioner
Steven L. Ferrell, Commissioner
ATTEST:
____________________________________ Kelly Grayson, Clerk of the Board
P R O P O S A L
Aggregate for Bituminous Surface Treatment
The undersigned bidder agrees to provide the materials listed below conforming to the specifications below at the prices stated.
Company Name:
Bid Submitted By: Title: (Name Printed)
Signature: Date of Bid:
Address of Bidder: Tax I.D. No.
Telephone: UBI No.
Email: Fax:
Pit Locations:
Addenda. The bidder acknowledges receipt of the following addenda: _____. (Insert number of any addenda received.
SPECIFICATIONS
The "Aggregate for Bituminous Surface Treatment" shall meet the standards set forth in the State of Washington Standard Specifications 2025 English Edition, Section 9-03.4.
The unit price bid shall reflect the total cost of the product specified with delivery FOB to the stockpile site indicated. Washington State sales tax shall be added in accordance to the Washington State Administrative Code (WAC) in effect at time of bid. If WAC is modified during the term of this contract, the successful bidder shall modify the sales tax rate charged in accordance with the WAC in effect at time of delivery. No additional charges, surcharges, or other fees may be added.
This bid will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder for the sum of the four items.
ONLY END-DUMP PUP TRAILERS AND TRUCKS WILL BE PERMITTED.
The contractor shall stockpile the aggregate with their own loader and operator at the designated sites in the following order:
1. Longview Area
2. Kelso Area
3. Castle Rock Area
4. Kalama Area
The County will take and test random samples of aggregate periodically. Aggregate will be weighed in tons, by individual truck load, on a state certified scale at the bidder's expense. A separate scale slip, signed by the County's designee, for each load will be furnished to the County. Unsigned scale slips or scale slips for which the County does not have the duplicate copy will not qualify for payment.
Time is of the essence with respect to the scheduled delivery of aggregate under this contract. All material must be delivered to the stockpile sites by no later than May 31, 2026. To assure timely delivery, fifty percent (50%) of the material based on bid estimate quantities must be delivered by no later than May 15, 2026.
The County reserves the right to cancel the bid award under this contract immediately without prior notice in the event of failure to meet any of the requirements of this contract, including, but not limited to, timely delivery according to the schedule in the preceding paragraph.
All tonnages are approximate and some reductions or additional tonnage may be requested at bid unit price.
1 2690 Pacific Ave N & Pleasant Hill Rd Kelso, WA 98626
Aggregate for Bituminous Surface Treatment Stockpile Locations
2 Kelso Shop Yard 2215 Talley Way Kelso, WA 98626
LONGVIEW AREA
KELSO AREA
Total for Item 1 $
Total for Item 2 $
PRICE IN DESIGNATED STOCKPILE (Quantity x Unit Price + Sales Tax)
CASTLE ROCK AREA
3 5305 Spirit Lake Hwy Toutle, WA 98649 (Across from Drew’s Grocery)
Total for Item 3 $
PRICE IN DESIGNATED
(Unit Price Times Quantity)
KALAMA AREA
Norris Pit
Norris Pit Road Kalama, WA 98622
Total for Item 4 $
CALL FOR BIDS
Aggregate for Bituminous Surface Treatment
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Cowlitz County, Washington, will receive sealed bids for the purchase of approximately 12,970 tons of aggregate for bituminous surface treatment
Sealed bids will be submitted to the Department of Public Works, Attn: Dan Bales, 1600 – 13th Avenue S, Kelso, Washington, 98626, prior to 1:30 p.m., the 2nd day of March 2026
RCW 39.34 allows cooperative purchasing between public agencies in the State of Washington. Other public entities (cities, school districts, and so forth), which have filed an Interlocal Cooperative Joint Purchasing Agreement with the County, may elect to purchase road surfacing materials from the vendor based on the terms and conditions of this agreement, subject to vendor's consent.
Specifications and proposal forms will be furnished, upon request, by the Department of Public Works, 1600 - 13th Avenue South, Kelso, Washington, 98626, telephone (360) 577-3030. The bid proposal, bid specifications, and bid results may also be viewed on the Cowlitz County Department of Public Works internet website at www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/235/Public-Works
The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities and minor irregularities in the bids, and to accept other than the low bid if it appears to be in the best interests of the County.
All documents received in response to this invitation to bid will become a matter of public record and subject to the Washington Public Disclosure Act under Chapter 42.56 RCW.
DATED this 10th day of February.
Published: 2/17/2026
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON
PUBLICATION REQUIREMENT: To be published in one issue at least thirteen (13) days prior to bid opening.
BILLING INFORMATION:
AFFIDAVIT AND BILL TO: Cowlitz County Department of Public Works P.O. 00141 1600 – 13th Avenue South Kelso, WA 98626
BOCC Agenda
Meeting Date: 02/10/2026
CALL FOR BIDS - Road Surfacing Materials for the period of May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027
Submitted For: Dan Bales, Public Works
Submitted By: Emilie Cochrane, Public Works Department: Public Works
Information
Subject and Summary Statement
Attached are the necessary documents to issue a Call for Bids for road surfacing materials to be used by Public Works for the period of May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027. Road surfacing materials will be purchased as needed from the list of awarded qualified bidders.
Will Staff Attend - NAME OF STAFF or No
Yes
Department Recommendation
It is the recommendation of the Department of Public Works that the Board move to approve the Call for Bids.
Attachments
Call for Bids and Proposal Form
Notice of Call for Bids
Form Review
Inbox
Mike Moss, Public Works
Form Started By: Emilie Cochrane
Reviewed By Date
Mike Moss
02/03/2026 06:30 PM
Started On: 01/29/2026 03:02 PM
CALL FOR SEALED BIDS AND PROPOSALS
Road Surfacing Materials for the Period of May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027
The Board of County Commissioners of Cowlitz County, Washington, will receive sealed bids until the 2nd day of March 2026, prior to 1:30 p.m. for furnishing road surfacing materials for the period of May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027
ALL BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON THE ATTACHED PROPOSAL FORMS. The outside of the envelope must have the following information:
1) Mailing Address: Cowlitz County Department of Public Works
Attn: Dan Bales
1600 13th Avenue South Kelso WA 98626
2) Bid Description: Road Surfacing Materials
3) Date of Bid Opening: March 2, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
At that time all bids will be publicly opened and read in the Public Works Administration Building Training Room.
RCW 39.34 allows cooperative purchasing between public agencies in the State of Washington. Other public entities (cities, school districts, and so forth), which have filed an Interlocal Cooperative Joint Purchasing Agreement with the County, may elect to purchase road surfacing materials from the vendor based on the terms and conditions of this agreement, subject to vendor's consent.
Specifications and proposal forms will be furnished, upon request, by the Department of Public Works, 1600 - 13th Avenue South, Kelso, Washington, 98626, telephone (360) 577-3030. The bid proposal, bid specifications, and bid results may also be viewed on the Cowlitz County Department of Public Works internet website at www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/235/Public-Works
It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to obtain Addenda, if any. Addenda information will be available on Cowlitz County Department of Public Works internet website. Cowlitz County accepts no responsibility or liability and will provide no accommodation to bidders who fail to check for addenda and thereby submit inadequate or incomplete responses.
All documents received in response to this invitation to bid will become a matter of public record and subject to the Washington Public Disclosure Act under Chapter 42.56 RCW.
The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities and minor irregularities in the bids, and to accept other than the low bid if it appears to be in the best interests of the County.
DATED this 10th day of February, 2026
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Richard R. Dahl, Chairman
Steve Rader, Commissioner
Steven L. Ferrell, Commissioner
ATTEST:
Kelly Grayson Clerk of the Board
PROPOSAL
ALL BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON THE ATTACHED PROPOSAL FORMS
The undersigned bidder hereby agrees to furnish the items listed below conforming to the specifications below at the prices stated. PRINT LEGIBLY IN INK OR TYPE.
DATE OF BID:
BID SUBMITTED BY: (Company Name)
SIGNATURE:
NAME PRINTED:
TITLE:
MAILING ADDRESS:
PHONE: FAX:
EMAIL:
SUPPLIER’S LOCATION: (street location)
Addenda. The bidder acknowledges receipt of the following addenda: _____, _____, and _____. (Insert numbers of any addenda received.)
Please provide prices in applicable column for materials/products. SUPPLIERS MAY SUBMIT PRICES ON ANY OR ALL ITEMS AND ARE REQUESTED TO LIST OTHER MATERIALS WHICH THEY WILL HAVE REGULARLY AVAILABLE.
*This portion is for the WSDOT spec. items listed below. WSDOT SPEC. MATERIALS PER 2025 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
No. 4–0” Crushed Screening – WSDOT Sec. 9-03.4
3/8” –No. 4 Crushed Screening – WSDOT Sec. 9-03.4
½”–No. 4 Crushed Screening – WSDOT Sec. 9-03.4
5/8”–No. 4 Crushed Screening – WSDOT Sec. 9-03.4
– WSDOT Sec. 9-03.9
Surfacing Base Course – WSDOT Sec. 9-03.9
Spalls – WSDOT Sec. 9-13.1
*This portion is for non-WSDOT spec. items and other materials.
SPEC. MATERIALS
3/8” – 1/4" Crushed Screenings
5/8” Top Course
Please list multiple grades of sand, if available, i.e. washed sand, snow sand, etc.
6” Minus Crushed Concrete
3” Minus Structural Fill (Cowlitz Co. Sieve Analysis – page 7)
COWLITZ
ROAD SURFACING MATERIALS
SPECIFICATIONS
I. GENERAL
A. Firm prices are solicited for the road surfacing materials listed. It is the intent of these specifications to describe the Road Surfacing Materials in sufficient detail to secure bids on comparable materials. All materials shall conform in strength, quality of workmanship to that which is usually provided by the trade in general. Any variance from the specifications or standards of quality must be clearly pointed out in writing by the bidder.
B. More or Less: Quantities are estimated only and shall be bid on a MORE OR LESS basis. For the purpose of comparison, bids shall be made on the various materials in the quantities listed in the proposal. Listed quantities shall not be considered firm estimates of requirements for the year, nor shall the County be bound or limited to quantities listed.
C. Quantities: The County does not bind itself to purchase these items in specific quantities. Payment will be made only for quantities actually ordered, delivered, and accepted.
D. Term: The period of this contract shall be for a period of one year from its effective date. Either party may at any time during the life of this contract terminate this contract by giving thirty (30) days’ notice in writing to the other party of its intention to cancel.
E. Right to Award: The County reserves the right to make contract award on all groups of materials listed on the bid form or award based on any group or based on any combinations of groups.
F. Right to Reject/Accept: The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, accept any presented bids which meet or exceed these specifications that are in the best interest of the County and will not necessarily bind the County to accept the lowest bid.
G. Material Availability: Material of each size and type shall be available during any workday, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. upon 24-hour notice by the County. The requesting department or division head in charge of the work and the vendor’s representative shall establish, by mutual consent, a delivery schedule.
H. Changes: Any proposed change in this contract shall be submitted to the Cowlitz County Public Works Department for prior approval and they will make the change by a contract modification. Any oral statement or representation changing any of these terms or conditions is specifically unauthorized and is not valid.
I. Invoices: Payment will be made according to state statute, in the month following use of materials, providing a properly detailed invoice has been furnished. Vendor shall accurately invoice per the prices in the contract and shall issue one invoice per order. Invoices shall be mailed to: Cowlitz County-Public Works Accounts Payable 1600 13th Avenue S. Kelso, WA 98626 or emailed to publicworks@cowlitzwa.gov.
II. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
A. This is to be considered an open-ended bid, inasmuch as the materials will be purchased against this bid for a period of May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026.
B. Prices may not increase during the contract period.
C. Multiple vendors may be selected based upon this bid. Actual individual orders will be placed with the vendor having the lowest evaluated cost based on the total of:
1. Quoted bid prices, and 2. $2.00/mile travel cost from the work area to the pick-up point.
Travel distance will be from the vendor plant or pit site to the work site with the haul route to be determined by Cowlitz County. The following is an example of how the lowest evaluated price will be determined.
Example: Quantity of material required for the job, 90 tons of item X. This equals 9 loads @ 10 tons per load.
VENDOR A: Bid price for X material $25.75/ton. Distance from the work site: 12 miles.
VENDOR B: Bid price for X material $27.00/ton. Distance from the work site: 5 miles.
Evaluation for the day’s material order:
Vendor A: (90 x $25.75) + (9 x 12 x $2.00) = $2,533.50
Vendor B: (90 x $27.00) + (9 x 5 x $2.00) = $2,520.00
Under this example, Vendor B has the lowest evaluated price for the material.
D. COWLITZ COUNTY STRUCTURAL FILL - SIEVE ANALYSIS
Materials
Aggregate for Structural Fill shall meet the following requirements.
1. Grading shall conform to the following gradation:
¼-inch square 15-35
U.S. No. 200 5 max.
2. 70% of the aggregate retained on each of the 1-inch square and ¼-inch square sieves shall have at least one fractured face.
3. Structural Fill shall consist of unweathered, hard, angular, durable, free-draining material that is visibly well graded from course to fine.
E. The County may reject all material that does not meet, as determined by the County, the requirements for the specific job being performed.
F. Cowlitz County retains the right to randomly sample and test materials for compliance with material specifications. Non-conforming material will be rejected as determined by the County and will result in the selection of a different vendor. All items listed followed by "WSDOT" shall conform to the State of Washington Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge and Municipal Construction, 2025 English Edition.
G. Measurement will be made per ton or per yard "truck measure." If used, scales shall be easily accessible and shall be certified at least every six months.
H. After the bids are opened, the Board will determine a list of qualified suppliers and notify those suppliers of their intention to purchase various materials during the period specified.
CALL FOR BIDS
Road Surfacing Materials for a Period of May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Cowlitz County, Washington, will receive sealed bids for furnishing of various road surfacing materials during the period of May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027
Sealed bids will be submitted to the Department of Public Works, Attn: Dan Bales, 1600 – 13th Avenue S, Kelso, Washington, 98626, prior to 1:30 p.m., the 2nd day of May 2026
RCW 39.34 allows cooperative purchasing between public agencies in the State of Washington. Other public entities (cities, school districts, and so forth), which have filed an Interlocal Cooperative Joint Purchasing Agreement with the County, may elect to purchase road surfacing materials from the vendor based on the terms and conditions of this agreement, subject to vendor's consent.
Specifications and proposal forms will be furnished, upon request, by the Department of Public Works, 1600 - 13th Avenue South, Kelso, Washington, 98626, telephone (360) 577-3030. The bid proposal, bid specifications, and bid results may also be viewed on the Cowlitz County Department of Public Works internet website at www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/235/Public-Works
The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities and minor irregularities in the bids, and to accept other than the low bid if it appears to be in the best interests of the County.
All documents received in response to this invitation to bid will become a matter of public record and subject to the Washington Public Disclosure Act under Chapter 42.56 RCW.
DATED this 10th day of February 2026.
Published: 2/17/2026
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON
PUBLICATION REQUIREMENT: To be published in one issue at least thirteen (13) days prior to bid opening.
BILLING INFORMATION:
AFFIDAVIT AND BILL TO: Cowlitz County Department of Public Works P.O. 00140 1600 – 13th Avenue South Kelso, WA 98626
BOCC Agenda
Meeting Date: 02/10/2026
REVISED CRP NO. 788 and CALL FOR BIDS - Tower Road Bridge at Rock Creek - Project No. 1801
Submitted For: Susan Eugenis, Public Works
Submitted By: Emilie Cochrane, Public Works Department: Public Works
Information
Subject and Summary Statement
Attached is revised County Road Project No. 788 and Call for Bids for the Tower Road Bridge at Rock Creek Project. During the flooding event of late February/early March 2022, Tower Road washed out at the Rock Creek culvert. Later that year, a temporary one-lane bridge was installed under Emergency Road Project No. 787. This project will design and construct a permanent replacement structure.
At this time, staff is requesting authorization for construction in the approximate amount of $2,850,000.
Will Staff Attend - NAME OF STAFF or No
Yes
Department Recommendation
It is the recommendation of the Department of Public Works that the Board move to approve revised CRP No. 788, issue the Call for Bids and set the bid opening for March 9, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
Fiscal Impact
Expenditure
Required $: 2,321,550
Budget
Sufficient Y-N: Y
Amendment
Required Y-N: N
Source of Funds -
What Dept ? : Roads
Grant Y-N: Y
Attachments
Revised CRP No. 788
Original CRP No. 788
Call for Bids
Notice to Contractors
Vicinity Map
Vicinity Map
Form Review
Inbox Reviewed By Date
Roger Maurer
Susan Eugenis
Mike Moss, Public Works
Form Started By: Emilie Cochrane
Roger Maurer
Susan Eugenis
Mike Moss
02/03/2026 04:53 PM
02/03/2026 05:54 PM
02/04/2026 08:00 AM
Started On: 02/03/2026 02:34 PM
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON
In the Matter of Initiating a County Road Project Designated as C.R.P. No. 788; Project No. 1801
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED THAT Tower Road, State Road Log No. 51200 from Milepost 4.47 to Milepost 4.57 be improved as provided below: ) Arterial ( )
Replace washed out culvert ) Collector ( X ) ) Access ( )
This project is hereby declared to be a public necessity and the County Road Engineer is hereby ordered and authorized to report and proceed thereon as by law provided. (RCW 36.75.050, 36.80.030, 36.80.070)
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED THAT an appropriation from the officially adopted road fund budget and based on the County Engineer's estimate is hereby made in the amounts and for the purposes shown:
PURPOSE AMOUNT OF APPROPRIATION
(X) This project is included in the officially adopted annual road program as Item 5 . ( ) The project is hereby made a part of the officially adopted annual road program in accordance with RCW 36.81.130.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED THAT:
(X) The construction is to be accomplished by contract in accordance with RCW 36.77.020. et.seq. ( ) The construction is to be accomplished by county forces in accordance with RCW 36.77.060 and WAC 136-18.
ADOPTED this ______ day of _________________, 2026.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: OF COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Kelly Grayson Richard R. Dahl, Chairman Clerk of the Board
Steve
Rader, Commissioner
Steven L. Ferrell,
Commissioner
CALL FOR BIDS
The Board of County Commissioners of Cowlitz County, Washington will receive sealed bids until March 9, 2026, prior to 1:30 p.m., for the following work: TOWER ROAD BRIDGE AT ROCK CREEK PROJECT.
Work performed under this contract consists of the following:
Clearing and grubbing, shoring, excavation, removal of existing culvert, salvage of temporary steel bridge, construction of permanent precast concrete bridge, roadway reconstruction, stream restoration, seeding and mulching, and associated work.
At that time all bids will be publicly opened and read in the Board's hearing room. Bids must be addressed to:
Cowlitz County Department of Public Works
Attn: County Engineer 1600 - 13th Avenue South Kelso WA 98626
Project bid documents (Plans, specifications, addenda, bid documents, bidders list and plan holders list) for this project are available online for inspection during the bidding period through the Builders Exchange of Washington (BXWA) website at www.bxwa.com. Click on Posted Projects, then Public Works, then Cowlitz County and then Projects Bidding. These documents are available for viewing, downloading and printing on your own equipment free of charge. This service is provided to Prime Bidders, Subcontractors, and Vendors bidding on this project. Bidders will need to “Register as a Bidder” through the BXWA in order to receive automatic e-mail notification of future addenda and to be placed on the Bidders List. Bidders should contact Builder’s Exchange of Washington at (425) 258-1303 for questions regarding access or registration.
It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to obtain Addenda, if any. Addenda information will be available on the BXWA web site at www.bxwa.com. Cowlitz County accepts no responsibility or liability and will provide no accommodation to bidders who fail to check for addenda and thereby submit inadequate or incomplete responses.
Cowlitz County will not provide paper copies of the Project bid documents for this project for bidding purposes. A copy of the plans and specifications may be reviewed at the office of the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners.
All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier’s check, or surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish
satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to Cowlitz County.
All documents received in response to this invitation to bid will become a matter of public record and subject to the Washington public disclosure act under chapter 42.56 RCW.
Cowlitz County, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.
The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any immaterial irregularities or informalities in any bid or in the bidding.
DATED this ________ day of _______________, 2026
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Richard R. Dahl, Chairman
Steve Rader, Commissioner
Steven L. Ferrell, Commissioner
ATTEST:
Kelly Grayson, Clerk of the Board
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS CALL FOR BIDS
The Board of County Commissioners of Cowlitz County, Washington will receive sealed bids until March 9, 2026, prior to 1:30 p.m., for the following work: TOWER ROAD BRIDGE AT ROCK CREEK PROJECT.
Work performed under this contract consists of the following:
Clearing and grubbing, shoring, excavation, removal of existing culvert, salvage of temporary steel bridge, construction of permanent precast concrete bridge, roadway reconstruction, stream restoration, seeding and mulching, and associated work.
At that time all bids will be publicly opened and read in the Board's hearing room. Bids must be addressed to:
Cowlitz County Department of Public Works
Attn: County Engineer
1600 - 13th Avenue South Kelso WA 98626
Project bid documents (Plans, specifications, addenda, bid documents, bidders list and plan holders list) for this project are available online for inspection during the bidding period through the Builders Exchange of Washington (BXWA) website at www.bxwa.com. Click on Posted Projects, then Public Works, then Cowlitz County and then Projects Bidding. These documents are available for viewing, downloading and printing on your own equipment free of charge. This service is provided to Prime Bidders, Subcontractors, and Vendors bidding on this project. Bidders will need to “Register as a Bidder” through the BXWA in order to receive automatic e-mail notification of future addenda and to be placed on the Bidders List. Bidders should contact Builder’s Exchange of Washington at (425) 258-1303 for questions regarding access or registration.
It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to obtain Addenda, if any. Addenda information will be available on the BXWA web site at www.bxwa.com. Cowlitz County accepts no responsibility or liability and will provide no accommodation to bidders who fail to check for addenda and thereby submit inadequate or incomplete responses.
Cowlitz County will not provide paper copies of the Project bid documents for this project for bidding purposes. A copy of the plans and specifications may be reviewed at the office of the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners.
All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier’s check, or surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal.
Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to Cowlitz County.
All documents received in response to this invitation to bid will become a matter of public record and subject to the Washington public disclosure act under chapter 42.56 RCW.
Cowlitz County, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.
The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any immaterial irregularities or informalities in any bid or in the bidding.
DATED this 10th day of February, 2026.
BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON
PUBLISHED: 2/17/26 and 2/24/26
PUBLICATION REQUIREMENT: To be published twice prior to March 9, 2026.
BILLING INFORMATION:
1) AFFIDAVIT AND BILL TO: Cowlitz County Department of Public Works P.O. 01042 1600 – 13th Avenue South Kelso, WA 98626
BOCC Agenda
Meeting Date: 02/10/2026
AGREEMENT - WA ST ASSOC. of COUNTIES and COWLITZ COUNTY - ENERGY AUDITS
Submitted For: Savannah Clement
Department: Facilities Maintenance
Information
Subject and Summary Statement
Submitted By: Christine Miller
This agreement between Cowlitz County, Department of Commerce, and the Washington State Association of Counties, is to provide energy audit reimbursement resources for the County to comply with the Clean Buildings Performance Standards concerning county owned covered buildings. The County has already completed the energy audit for the Cowlitz County Hall of Justice campus and will be seeking reimbursement up to $97,750.00 as stated in the agreement.
Will Staff Attend - NAME OF STAFF
Yes
Department Recommendation
It is the recommendation of the Department of Facilities Maintenance that the Board acknowledge the Clean Buildings Performance Grant Agreement , for the Comissioner's Record.
Attachments
Clean Building WA ST COW CTY
Form Review
Inbox
Mike Moss, Public Works
Form Started By: Christine Miller
Reviewed By Date
Mike Moss 02/03/2026 06:30 PM
Started On: 01/29/2026 01:13 PM
AS-14675
BOCC Agenda
Meeting Date: 02/10/2026
BID AWARD: Disposable Polypropylene Tube Brushes and Gutter Brooms for 2026 - Ironclad Company
Submitted For: Dan Bales, Public Works
Submitted By: Emilie Cochrane, Public Works Department: Public Works
Information
Subject and Summary Statement
Bids were received and opened on February 2, 2026 for the purchase of disposable polypropylene tube brushes and gutter brooms for 2026. A copy of the bid tabulation is attached.
Will Staff Attend - NAME OF STAFF or No
Yes
Department Recommendation
It is the recommendation of the Department of Public Works that the Board move to award the bid for the purchase of disposable polypropylene tube brushes and gutter brooms for 2026 to the lowest responsive bidder, Ironclad Company, for the total cost of $41,931.88, which includes Washington State sales tax.
The bid proposal shall serve as the binding contract for the purchase of materials.
APPROVED this ___ day of ___________, 2026
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Richard R. Dahl, Chairman _________________-_________________
Steve Rader, Commissioner
Steven L. Ferrell, Commissioner
ATTEST:
Kelly Grayson, Clerk of the Board
Fiscal Impact
Expenditure
Required $: 41,931.88
Budget
Budget
Sufficient Y-N: Y
Amendment
Required Y-N: N
Source of Funds -
What Dept ? :
Grant Y-N:
Attachments
Bid Tabulation
Form Review
Inbox
Reviewed By Date
Mike Moss, Public Works Mike Moss
Form Started By: Emilie Cochrane
02/04/2026 08:42 AM
Started On: 02/03/2026 12:13 PM
BID TABULATION
Cowlitz County Department of Public Works
Disposable Polypropylene Tube Brushes and Gutter Brooms for January 1, 2026-December 31, 2026
Bid Opening Date: February 2, 2026
Ironclad Company 18040 Des Moines Memorial Dr S Seatac, WA 98148 (206) 288-9327
Construction Parts PNW LLC 20718 Mountain Hwy E Spanaway, WA 98387 (253) 255-1775
BID TABULATION
Cowlitz County Department of Public Works
Disposable Polypropylene Tube Brushes and Gutter Brooms for January 1, 2026-December 31, 2026
Bid Opening Date: February 2, 2026
Keystone Plastics Inc. 3451 S Clinton Ave. S. Plainfield, NJ 07080 (908) 561-1300
BOCC Agenda
Meeting Date: 02/10/2026
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Notice dated 02/02/2026 regarding the Order Granting Extension of Time to File Construction Completion Report.
Submitted For: Pervie Nancy Reed
Department: Commissioners Office
Information
Subject and Summary Statement
Submitted By: Pervie Nancy Reed
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Notice dated 02/02/2026 regarding the Order Granting Extension of Time to File Construction Completion Report.
Will Staff Attend - NAME OF STAFF
Department Recommendation
Attachments
FERC
Form Review
Form Started By: Pervie Nancy Reed
Final Approval Date: 02/02/2026
Started On: 02/02/2026 01:26 PM
BOCC Agenda
Meeting Date: 02/10/2026
Letter from the Cowlitz County Deputy Guild regarding the 1% Property Tax Increase Dedicated to Public Safety
Submitted For: Kelly Grayson, Clerk of the Board
Submitted By: Kelly Grayson, Clerk of the Board Department: Commissioners Office
Information
Subject and Summary Statement
Letter from the Cowlitz County Deputy Guild regarding the 1% Property Tax Increase Dedicated to Public Safety
Will Staff Attend - NAME OF STAFF Department Recommendation
Attachments
Letter
Form Review
Form Started By: Kelly Grayson
Started On: 02/03/2026 03:38 PM Final Approval Date: 02/03/2026
Cowlitz Deputies and Sergeants Guild
CowlitzCountyCommissioners,
CowlitzCountyDeputiesarecurrentlypaidbelowthemedianofcomparableagenciesand,withthe exceptionofCastleRockPD,remainthelowest-paidlawenforcementagencyinthecounty.This compensationgapwillleadtotheongoinglossofexperienceddeputiestoneighboringagencies, underminingstaffingstability,responsecapacity,andpublicsafetyservicesforourcommunity Needless tosay,theCowlitzCountySheriff’sOfficeisthemostrelieduponagencyinCowlitzCounty,butthe compensationdoesnotreflectthetirelessworkdeputiesperformforthecitizenryofCowlitzCounty whenlookedatamongstcomparableSheriff’sOfficeandagencieswithinthecounty
Bringingdeputycompensationtothemedianofcomparablejurisdictionsisanecessarysteptoretain qualifiedpersonnel,remaincompetitiveinrecruitment,andensureconsistent,effectivepublicsafety coveragecountywide.
OnbehalfoftheCowlitzCountyDeputiesGuild,werespectfullyurgetheBoardtoconsiderplacing beforethevotersasalestaxdedicatedtopublicsafety,and/ortoimplementthestatutorilyauthorized1% propertytaxincreasethathasbeenforegoneinrecentyears.Theproposedrevenuemeasureswould provideatransparent,voter-supportedmeanstoaddressthislongstandingissue
Weappreciateyourconsiderationoftheseoptionsandwelcometheopportunitytodiscusshow sustainablefundingcansupportbothpublicsafetyandfiscalresponsibilityforCowlitzCounty
Respectfully,
CowlitzCountyDeputiesGuild
BOCC Agenda
Meeting Date: 02/10/2026
Letter dated 2/10/26 to Casey Kalal appointing him to the Consolidated Diking Improvement District No. 1
Submitted For: Kelly Grayson, Clerk of the Board
Submitted By: Kelly Grayson, Clerk of the Board
Department: Commissioners Office
Information
Subject and Summary Statement
Letter dated 2/10/26 to Casey Kalal appointing him to the Consolidated Diking Improvement District No. 1
Will Staff Attend - NAME OF STAFF
Department Recommendation
Attachments
Letter
Form Review
Form Started By: Kelly Grayson
Final Approval Date: 02/03/2026
Started On: 02/03/2026 03:40 PM
Board of Cowlitz County Commissioners
February 10, 2026
Mr. Casey Kalal
Dear Mr. Kalal ,
Richard R. Dahl, Chairman District 3
Steve Rader, Commissioner District 1
Steven L. Ferrell, Commissioner District 2
Kelly Grayson, Clerk of the Board
The Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners is pleased to appoint you to the Consolidated Diking Improvement District #1 representing Cowlitz County.
We sincerely appreciate your willingness to serve in this important role and are delighted by your commitment. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at 360-5773020.
Please also return a signed copy of the Code of Ethics and the Completion Certificate for the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) and Public Records Act (PRA) Training, either by mail or via email at cowlitz@cowlitzwa.gov. Additionally, as part of your new role, any records created or maintained in relation to your government duties, including through personal email or phone, are subject to the Public Records Act. Should you have any questions regarding this, feel free to contact our Public Records Department at 360-577-3020.
Sincerely,
Board of County Commissioners of Cowlitz County, Washington
Richard R. Dahl, Chairman
Steve Rader, Commissioner
Steven L. Ferrell, Commissioner
cc: Commissioner’s Record
Consolidated Diking Improvement District No. 1
Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners (360)577-3020 Fax (360) 423-9987
207 North 4th Avenue
cowlitz@cowlitzwa.gov
Kelso, WA 98626
www.co.cowlitz.wa.us
AS-14679
BOCC Agenda
Meeting Date: 02/10/2026
Letter dated 2/10/26 to Ben Thomas Jr. reappointing him to the Noxious Weed Control Board.
Submitted For: Kelly Grayson, Clerk of the Board
Submitted By: Kelly Grayson, Clerk of the Board
Department: Commissioners Office
Information
Subject and Summary Statement
Letter dated 2/10/26 to Ben Thomas Jr. reappointing him to the Noxious Weed Control Board. This is a 4-year term that expires February 28, 2030.
Will Staff Attend - NAME OF STAFF
Department Recommendation
Attachments
Letter
Form Review
Form Started By: Kelly Grayson
Final Approval Date: 02/03/2026
Started On: 02/03/2026 03:41 PM
Board of Cowlitz County Commissioners
February 10, 2026
Mr. Ben Thomas Jr.
Dear Mr. Thomas ,
Richard R. Dahl, Chairman District 3
Steve Rader, Commissioner District 1
Steven L. Ferrell, Commissioner District 2
Kelly Grayson, Clerk of the Board
The Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners is pleased to reappoint you to the Noxious Weed Control Board representing District 1 for a 4-year term, expiring on February 28, 2030.
We sincerely appreciate your willingness to serve in this important role and are delighted by your commitment. Please also the Completion Certificate for the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) and Public Records Act (PRA) Training, either by mail or via email at cowlitz@cowlitzwa.gov. As a reminder, as part of your new role, any records created or maintained in relation to your government duties, including through personal email or phone, are subject to the Public Records Act. Should you have any questions regarding this, feel free to contact our Public Records Department at 360-577-3020.
Sincerely,
Board of County Commissioners of Cowlitz County, Washington
Richard R. Dahl, Chairman
Steve Rader, Commissioner
Steven L. Ferrell, Commissioner
cc: Commissioner’s Record Noxious Weeds
Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners (360)577-3020 Fax (360) 423-9987
207 North 4th Avenue
cowlitz@cowlitzwa.gov
Kelso, WA 98626
www.co.cowlitz.wa.us
AS-14680
BOCC Agenda
Meeting Date: 02/10/2026
Letter dated 2/10/26 to Joan Landau reappointing her to the Public Facilities District Board.
Submitted For: Kelly Grayson, Clerk of the Board
Submitted By: Kelly Grayson, Clerk of the Board
Department: Commissioners Office
Information
Subject and Summary Statement
Letter dated 2/10/26 to Joan Landau reappointing her to the Public Facilities District Board. This is a 4-year term that expires February 28, 2030.
Will Staff Attend - NAME OF STAFF
Department Recommendation
Attachments
Letter
Form Review
Form Started By: Kelly Grayson
Final Approval Date: 02/03/2026
Started On: 02/03/2026 03:43 PM
Board of Cowlitz County Commissioners
February 10, 2026
Ms. Joan Landau
Dear Ms. Landau ,
Richard R. Dahl, Chairman District 3
Steve Rader, Commissioner District 1
Steven L. Ferrell, Commissioner District 2
Kelly Grayson, Clerk of the Board
The Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners is pleased to reappoint you to the Public Facilities District Board for a 4-year term, expiring on February 28, 2030.
We sincerely appreciate your willingness to serve in this important role and are delighted by your commitment. Please also the Completion Certificate for the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) and Public Records Act (PRA) Training, either by mail or via email at cowlitz@cowlitzwa.gov. As a reminder, as part of your new role, any records created or maintained in relation to your government duties, including through personal email or phone, are subject to the Public Records Act. Should you have any questions regarding this, feel free to contact our Public Records Department at 360-577-3020.
Sincerely,
Board of County Commissioners of Cowlitz County, Washington
Richard R. Dahl, Chairman
Steve Rader, Commissioner
Steven L. Ferrell, Commissioner
cc: Commissioner’s Record Event Center
Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners (360)577-3020 Fax (360) 423-9987
207 North 4th Avenue
cowlitz@cowlitzwa.gov
Kelso, WA 98626
www.co.cowlitz.wa.us
AS-14681
BOCC Agenda
Meeting Date: 02/10/2026
Letter dated 2/10/26 to Charles Buchanan appointing him to the Veteran's Advisory Board.
Submitted For: Kelly Grayson, Clerk of the Board
Submitted By: Kelly Grayson, Clerk of the Board
Department: Commissioners Office
Information
Subject and Summary Statement
Letter dated 2/10/26 to Charles Buchanan appointing him to the Veteran's Advisory Board. This is a 4-year term that expires October 31, 2029.
Will Staff Attend - NAME OF STAFF
Department Recommendation
Attachments
Letter
Form Review
Form Started By: Kelly Grayson
Final Approval Date: 02/03/2026
Started On: 02/03/2026 03:45 PM
Board of Cowlitz County Commissioners
February 10, 2026
Mr. Charles Buchanan
Dear Mr. Buchanan ,
Richard R. Dahl, Chairman District 3
Steve Rader, Commissioner District 1
Steven L. Ferrell, Commissioner District 2
Kelly Grayson, Clerk of the Board
The Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners is pleased to appoint you to the Veterans Advisory Board for a 4-year term, expiring on October 31, 2029.
We sincerely appreciate your willingness to serve in this important role and are delighted by your commitment. The Veterans Advisory Board meets the 3rd Tuesday of every months at 3:00 p.m. at the Cowlitz County Health & Human Services Building located at 1952 9th Ave., Longview in Conference Room A. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at 360-577-3020.
Please also return a signed copy of the Code of Ethics and the Completion Certificate for the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) and Public Records Act (PRA) Training, either by mail or via email at cowlitz@cowlitzwa.gov. Additionally, as part of your new role, any records created or maintained in relation to your government duties, including through personal email or phone, are subject to the Public Records Act. Should you have any questions regarding this, feel free to contact our Public Records Department at 360-577-3020.
Sincerely,
Board of County Commissioners of Cowlitz County, Washington
Richard R. Dahl, Chairman
Steve Rader, Commissioner
Steven L. Ferrell, Commissioner
cc: Commissioner’s Record Health & Human Services
Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners (360)577-3020 Fax (360) 423-9987 207 North 4th Avenue
cowlitz@cowlitzwa.gov
Kelso, WA 98626
www.co.cowlitz.wa.us
BOCC Agenda
Meeting Date: 02/10/2026
Letter dated 2/10/26 to Michael Settles thanking him for the application for the Veteran's Advisory Board. The positions has been filled.
Submitted For: Kelly Grayson, Clerk of the Board
Submitted By: Kelly Grayson, Clerk of the Board Department: Commissioners Office
Information
Subject and Summary Statement
Letter dated 2/10/26 to Michael Settles thanking him for the application for the Veteran's Advisory Board. The positions has been filled.
Will Staff Attend - NAME OF STAFF Department Recommendation
Attachments
Letter
Form Review
Form Started By: Kelly Grayson
Final Approval Date: 02/03/2026
Started On: 02/03/2026 03:46 PM
Board of Cowlitz County Commissioners
February 10, 2026
Mr. Michael Settles
Dear Mr. Settles ,
Richard R. Dahl, Chairman District 3
Steve Rader, Commissioner District 1
Steven L. Ferrell, Commissioner District 2
Kelly Grayson, Clerk of the Board
Thank you for your application for the Veterans Advisory Board board. At this time, this position has been filled. Frequently, opportunities on advisory boards become available, so we encourage you to keep an eye on the postings in the county website.
Good government starts with public participation in the many citizen volunteer boards. To promote that policy of participation and to get more citizens to learn more about their government, when there is an opportunity to appoint a new member, even if it replaces a current member, the board may choose to appoint the new member.
Sincerely,
Board of County Commissioners of Cowlitz County, Washington
Richard R. Dahl, Chairman
Steve Rader, Commissioner
Steven L. Ferrell, Commissioner
cc: Commissioner’s Record Health & Human Services
Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners (360)577-3020 Fax (360) 423-9987
207 North 4th Avenue
cowlitz@cowlitzwa.gov
Kelso, WA 98626
www.co.cowlitz.wa.us