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
March 3, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Board Meeting Convenes at 9:00 a.m.
Invocation by Invitation
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes of February 23-24, 2026
Consent Agenda of March 3, 2026
Call for Hearing
Agreements/Contracts/Bid Awards
Board Correspondence
Motion Items
Public Comments
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Consent Agenda
Call for Hearing Public Works
1. Call for Public Hearing to consider the request for a non-exclusive cable franchise from Comcast Communications Management LLC to use certain county rights-of-way for the purpose of providing cable services scheduled for March 24, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. (14687) Agreements/Contracts/Bid Award Sheriff
2. Memorandum of Agreement with Inter-Con Security for the use of the Cowlitz County Public Shooting Range for Law Enforcement Firearms Training Activities until December 31, 2026. (14703)
3. Memorandum of Agreement with the Cowlitz Tribal Police Department for the use of the Cowlitz County Public Shooting Range for Law Enforcement Firearms Training Activities until December 31, 2026. (14704)
4. Memorandum of Agreement with the Woodland Police Department for the use of the Cowlitz County Public Shooting Range for Law Enforcement Firearms Training Activities until December 31, 2026. (14705)
5. Memorandum of Agreement with the Castle Rock Police Department for the use of the Cowlitz County Public Shooting Range for Law Enforcement Firearms Training Activities until December 31, 2026. (14706)
Regular Public Meeting
March 3, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Event Center
6. Capital Project Grant Agreement with Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) to update lighting on the south end of the grounds and integrate a new security camera system. The total grant amount is $186,094.30. (14708)
7. Grant Agreement with Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) to provide funding to purchase new livestock panels, replace malfunctioning entry doors, and construct a new manure dumping area. The total grant amount is $23,500.00. (14709)
8. Amendment #3 to the Interlocal Agreement with Cowlitz Public Facilities District regarding the Design, Development, Financing, Construction, and Operation of the Regional Conference and Special Events Center. (14712)
Noxious Weeds
9. Modification # 1 to the Interagency Agreement with the U.S. Forest Service, Gifford Pinchot National Forest (GP) for additional grant funding for Invasive Plant Treatments within Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. The total amount is $46,000. (14685)
Public Works
10. Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Local Government Cooperative (LGC) to obtain the most favorable pricing and reduce duplicative activities for a wide variety of products and services. (14723)
11. Local Agency Agreement (LAA) Supplement No. 2 and a Revised Prospectus with Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for the Allender Road Bridge Replacement Project. (14725)
12. Change Order #2 to the Contract with Columbia River Contractors, Inc. for the 2024 Unit Price Guardrail Installation and Repair Project to address substantial greater damaged guardrails and higher material prices. The increase is $30,000 for a new total of $502,080.75. (14726)
Finance Department
13. Agreement with the Port of Kalama to provide funding assistance for their Pedestrian Overpass Reconstruction Project utilizing the Fuel Taxes from Paths and Trails. The total funding is $750,000. (14724)
Resolutions
Treasurer
14. Resolution to Authorize Issuing Bonds on Behalf of the Cowlitz Public Facilities District allowing the collection of the Sales and Use Tax of 0.033% to refund the 2025 Limited Go Refunding Bonds and Improvements to the Regional Center Project. (14710)
Commissioners
15. Resolution Rescinding Resolution #19-113 and Updating the Excellence in Service Policy. (14690)
Board Correspondence
16. Letters/Notices
a. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Notice dated 02/19/2026 regarding Version 8.0 of PacifiCorps's Owner's Dam Safety Program (ODSP). (14707)
b. Letter dated 3/3/2026 to Ryan Sullivan appointing him to the Public Facilities District Board. This is a 4-year term that expires February 28, 2030. (14715)
c. Letter dated 3/3/2026 to Steve Jewell appointing him to the Rodeo Board. This is a 4-year term that expires October 31, 2029. (14716)
Regular Public Meeting
March 3, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
d. Letter dated 3/3/2026 to Mike Karnofski reappointing him to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board representing District 1. This is a 6-year term that expires December 31, 2031. (14717)
e. Letter dated 3/3/2026 to Brian Magnuson reappointing him to the Public Facilities District Board. This is a 4-year term that expires February 28, 2030. (14718)
f. Letter dated 3/3/2026 to Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez supporting grant funding for Cowlitz 911 Public Authority expanding its First Responder Radio Communications Network. (14728)
g. Letter dated 3/3/2026 to Gary Huhta, General Manager, Public Utility District No. 1 regarding support for the I-5 Corridor Electric Distribution Capacity Upgrades. (14729)
h. Letter dated 3/3/26 for Washington Counties Risk Pool (WCRP) supporting the Senate Bill 6239 to create a claims commission for certain tort claims against the state, including counties. (14730)
i. Recorded Road and Utility Easement for Right of Way Purposes from Ryan and Shantina Ellis for the Sweet Birch Storm Sewer Repair Project. (14720)
j. Recorded Perpetual Water and Utility Easement for Right of Way Purposes from Carol Ross for the Shadow Mountain Water Reservoir Project. (14721)
k. Recorded Warranty Deed for Right of Way Purposes from Carol Ross for the Shadow Mountain Water Reservoir Project. (14722) Vouchers
The following vouchers/warrants are approved for payment.
17. Voucher Ratification for Drainage Improvement District No. 1 of December 2025 for the total amount of $8,496.53. (14719)
Regular Public Meeting
March 3, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Motion Items
Building & Planning
18. Final Approval for the KT West Rural Subdivision Plat, Paine Road, Castle Rock in the vicinity of the North Fork of the Toutle River. (14714)
Public Works
19. Change Order #1 to the Contract with Quigg Brothers for the Barnes Drive Emergency Repair Project to provide necessary corrections and adjustments to the affected unit prices and bid item quantities. The Change Order is $28,525.00 for a total amount of $674,850.00. (14727)
Juvenile Detention
20. Amended Agreement with Columbia County, Oregon for Juvenile Detention Services to extend the contract period, increase the bed rate, and add new contract language to reflect current standards. (14685)
Updates
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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