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
December 9, 2025, 9:00 a.m.
Board Meeting Convenes at 9:00 a.m.
Invocation by Invitation
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes of November 24-26 & December 1, 2025
Consent Agenda of December 9, 2025
Agreements/Contracts/Bid Awards
Resolutions
Board Correspondence
Motion Items
Public Comments
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Consent Agenda
Agreements/Contracts/Bid Award
Elections
1. Agreement for the Conduct of the February 3, 2026, Election for Supervisor of Consolidated Diking Improvement District No. 1 (CDID 1). (14509)
2. Agreement for the Conduct of the February 3, 2026, Election for Supervisor of Consolidated Diking Improvement District No. 2 (CDID 2). (14516)
3. Agreement for the Conduct of the February 3, 2026, Election for Supervisor of Consolidated Diking Improvement District No. 3 (CDID 3). (14517)
4. Agreement for the Conduct of the February 3, 2026, Election for Supervisor of Consolidated Diking Improvement District No. 15 (CDID 15). (14518)
5. Agreement for the Conduct of the February 3, 2026, Election for Supervisor of Silver Lake Flood Control District (SLFCD). (14519)
Noxious Weeds
6. Interagency Agreement with the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) to provide grant funding for the eradication of the Class A noxious weeds Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum), Turkish Thistle (Carduus cinereus), Slenderflower Thistle
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(Carduus tenuiflorus), and false brome (Brachypodium sylvaticumin). The total grant funding is $5,000. (14525)
Public Works
7. Contract Completion Letter to Active Construction for the Erick Creek Fish Passage project. (14526)
Information Technology
8. Participating Addendum and Statement of Work with BGSF, Inc. to provide ongoing support for PeopleSoft Financial and HCM Applications. The total cost is $120,000 for 480 hours per year and additional Statement of Work(s) will be developed as needed for non-minor enhancements. (14527)
Auditor
9. Reconveyance for the Community Development Block Grant Rehab program. (14532)
Building & Planning
10. Amendment No. 7 to the Professional Services Agreement with West Coast Code Consultants, Inc., for Plan Review Services. (14535)
11. Amendment No. 7 to the Professional Services Agreement with Townzen & Associates for Plan Review Services. (14536)
Finance Department
12. Interlocal Agreement with the City of Kalama to provide District Court services for 2026 and Automatic Renewal. (14543)
13. Interlocal Agreement with the City of Woodland to provide District Court services for 2026 with Automatic Renewal. (14544)
Corrections
14. Interlocal Agreement with the City of Longview to provide jail facilities and special detention arrangements for individuals arrested for misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor offenses within the city limits through June 30, 2028. The daily rate shall be $107.55 per detained prisoner and adjusted annually (14533)
15. Interlocal Agreement with the City of Kelso to provide jail facilities and special detention arrangements for individuals arrested for misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor offenses within the city limits through June 30, 2028. The daily rate shall be $107.55 per detained prisoner and adjusted annually (14545)
16. Interlocal Agreement with the City of Kalama to provide jail facilities and special detention arrangements for individuals arrested for misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor offenses within the city limits through June 30, 2028. The daily rate shall be $107.55 per detained prisoner and adjusted annually. (14546)
17. Interlocal Agreement with the City of Woodland to provide jail facilities and special detention arrangements for individuals arrested for misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor offenses within the city limits through June 30, 2028. The daily rate shall be $107.55 per detained prisoner and adjusted annually. (14547)
18. Interlocal Agreement with the City of Castle Rock to provide jail facilities and special detention arrangements for individuals arrested for misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor offenses within the city limits through June 30, 2028. The daily rate shall be $107.55 per detained prisoner and adjusted annually (14549)
December 9, 2025, 9:00 a.m.
Resolutions
Finance Department
19. Resolution to certify the Special District Levy & Special Purpose District Budgets. (14523)
20. Resolution Adopting and Certifying the Cowlitz County Emergency Medical Service District No. 1 Budget and Tax Levy for 2026. (14528)
21. Resolution to certify to the Assessor, Treasurer, and Auditor the Amounts of Taxes to be Levied and Assessed upon Property within the County for County and Special Purpose Districts. (14542)
Board Correspondence
22. Letters/Notices
a. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Notice dated 11/17/2025 regarding the Drilling Program Plan for Embankment Stability Analyses, Swift No. 2 Project (14502)
b. Letter dated 12/2/2025 to Heather Ogden reappointing her to the Fair Board. This is a 4-year term that expires October 31, 2029. (14529)
c. Letter dated 11/20/2025 from William Fashing, Executive Director, CowlitzWahkiakum Council of Governments (CWCOG) regarding the 2026 Membership Dues & Program Grant Match. (14530)
d. Letter dated 11/19/2025 from Scott Turner, Operations Section Manager, Office of Columbia River Department of Ecology regarding the Spanish Castle Master Planned Resort Construction. (14531)
e. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Notice dated 12/02/2025 regarding the Dam Safety Inspection Reports (14540)
f. Letter dated 12/02/2025 from Larry D. Caswell, Colonel, U.S. Army, regarding the Mount St. Helens Project and Sediment Retention Structures. (14541)
Vouchers
The following vouchers/warrants are approved for payment.
Fund Voucher Numbers Amount
Payroll 292814-293374 1,369,285.59
Payroll 164184-164202 20,803.49
Total $ 1,390,089.08
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December 9, 2025, 9:00 a.m.
Motion Items
Public Works
23. Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with BHC Consultants, LLC to include the closure of a portion of the Headquarters Landfill, replacing the flare at the Tennant Way Landfill, a leachate treatment system at the Headquarters Landfill, filling plans, waste acceptance, and miscellaneous operations support which will increase the maximum amount payable by $1,200,000 to a new maximum of $2,200,000. (14515)
24. Bid Award to Western United Civil Group, LLC for the Allender Road Bridge Replacement Project. The total amount is $1,647,545.25. (14522)
25. Bid Award to Advanced Electrical Technologies (AET) for as-needed electrical services at the Headquarters Landfill. The total amount will not exceed $150,000. (14524)
Citizen Comments – Citizen participation may be anonymous. See RCW 42.30.040
Updates
Chairman Updates
Upcoming Meetings:
Wednesday, December 17th @ 2:30 p.m. – Housing Opportunities of SW WA
Upcoming Cancelations:
Wednesday, December 24th – Holiday (Meetings Canceled)
Thursday, December 25th – Holiday (Office Closed)
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