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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 24, 2026, 9:00 a.m.

Board Meeting Convenes at 9:00 a.m.

• Invocation by Invitation

• Pledge of Allegiance

• Minutes of February 9-10, 2026

• Consent Agenda of February 24, 2026

• Call for Bids

• Agreements/Contracts/Bid Awards

• Board Correspondence

• Public Comments

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Consent Agenda

Call for Hearing Public Works

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1. Call for Public Hearing to vacate a portion of Toteff Rd currently in use by the Port of Kalama scheduled for March 17, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. (14688) Call for Bids Public Works

2. Call for Bids for the Camelot Large Onsite Septic System (LOSS) Project scheduled for March 23, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. (14692) Agreements/Contracts/Bid Award Public Works

3. Bid Award to Core & Main, LP, Ferguson Waterworks, James Pipe & Supply Inc.and Watkins Tractor & Supply, Co. for the purchase of Culvert pipe, beveled end sections, couplets and other drainage system products. (14683)

4. Final Cost Report for the paving of existing gravel with light bituminous surface treatment on Primrose Road between MP 0.05 and MP 0.48, completed by County Forces. (14684)

5. Local Agency Consultant Agreement with Apex Companies, LLC to perform General Civil Engineering Services for various Public Works projects. The total project cost will not exceed $300,000. (14691)

February 24, 2026, 9:00 a.m.

6. Contract Execution with Wilcox and Flegel Oil Co. for on-call fuel supply and delivery services. (14697) Event Center

7. Contract Amendment with FINE Design Group to amend the scope of work. (14693) Auditor

8. Personal Services Agreement and engagement letter with Teresa D. Johnson, CPA, Inc. for assistance with implementation of current GASB standards, audit assistance including assistance with preparing financial statements, other technical accounting assistance as requested, and reading schedule of federal awards. The total amount will not exceed $115,000. (14694)

Resolutions

Commissioners

9.Resolution Recognizing and Protecting Bigfoot in Cowlitz County Washington. (14702)

Board Correspondence

10 Letters/Notices

a. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Notice dated 02/11/2026 regarding the 2022-2025 DSSMRs, Swift No. 2 Project. (14689)

b. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Notice dated 02/12/26 regarding DPP Personnel Update, Swift No. 2 Project. (14695)

c. Retirement Letter dated 2/24/26 to Dave Handy thanking him for his 33 years of service in the Sheriff’s Office. (14698)

d. Retirement Letter dated 2/24/26 to Ryan Cruser thanking him for his 30 years of service in the Sheriff Office. (14699)

e. Retirement Letter dated 2/24/26 to Gayle Reid thanking her for her 20 years of service in the Health & Human Services Department. (14700)

f. Retirement Letter dated 2/24/26 to Jennifer Wheeldon thanking her for her 27 years of service in the Health & Human Services Department. (14701)

Vouchers

The following vouchers/warrants are approved for payment.

Chairman Updates

Upcoming Meetings:

• 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 to attendance not to be 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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