Adams County, WA

Adams County Commissioners

Adams County Commissioners

Adams County Commissioners

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Adams County Board of Health

Adams County Commissioners

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The Adams County Commissioners will conduct a budget workshop for the District Court. The board will also discuss the Building and Planning Department Master Fee Schedule.

• 2027 Budget Workshop for District Court
• Building and Planning Dept. Master Fee Schedule discussion
• Executive session to evaluate a public employment applicant or review employee performance

Adams County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct budget workshops for the 2027 fiscal year. These sessions will focus on Human Resources, the Noxious Weed Board, and the Prosecutor's Office.

• 2027 Budget Workshop - Human Resources
• 2027 Budget Workshop - Noxious Weed Board
• 2027 Budget Workshop - Prosecutor's Office
• Approval of September 22 and 23, 2026, Preliminary Minutes
• Approval of vouchers

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Commissioners will discuss Integrated Health Care Services and Adams County Pet Rescue. The afternoon session consists of budget workshops for the Sheriff's Office and Integrated Health Care Services for 2027.

• Discussion on Integrated Health Care Services
• Discussion on Adams County Pet Rescue
• 2027 Budget Workshop for Integrated Health Care Services
• 2027 Budget Workshop for Sheriff's Office

Adams County Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review the Health Officer's update and discuss board items. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and general updates.

• Approval of September 9, 2026, minutes
• Health Officer Update
• Board Discussion/Decision Items

Adams County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct budget workshops for Public Works, the County Clerk, and District Court 2/Probation. The meeting includes routine approvals for payroll, vouchers, and fund transfers.

• Resolution No. R-037-2026: Transfer funds from Current Expense Fund #001 to Fairgrounds Fund #108
• Resolution No. R-038-2026: Transfer funds from Current Expense Fund #001 to Courthouse O&M Fund #501
• 2027 Budget Workshop for Public Works
• 2027 Budget Workshop for County Clerk
• 2027 Budget Workshop for District Court 2/Probation

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Commissioners meet Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Adams County Courthouse in Ritzville for a regular meeting. The agenda is mostly workshop sessions: department updates from Building and Planning, Central Services, Emergency Management, and the Coroner, followed by 2027 budget workshops for Central Services, Emergency Management, and Building and Planning. The only listed action item is approval of or additions to the agenda. The agenda notes the Board may add, delete, or act on items not listed.

• 2027 Budget Workshop — Central Services
• 2027 Budget Workshop — Emergency Management
• 2027 Budget Workshop — Building and Planning
• Department updates: Andie Lorenz (Building and Planning), Alex Igbinoba (Central Services), Sandi Duffey (Emergency Management), Tiffany Cutforth (Coroner)
• Approval of/or additions to agenda (action item)

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Commissioners meet Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at the Adams County Courthouse in Ritzville. The board will review routine items including September 15-16 preliminary minutes, September 1-15 payroll and benefits, and vouchers, then take up discussion items on Human Resources and Public Works. Morning and afternoon workshops focus on the 2027 budget for WSU Extension, the Treasurer, and the Commissioners. An afternoon executive session is scheduled under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) to discuss litigation or potential litigation with legal counsel.

• Consent agenda: approve September 15 and 16, 2026 preliminary minutes
• Consent agenda: approve September 1-15, 2026 payroll and benefits
• Consent agenda: approve vouchers
• 2027 Budget Workshop with WSU Extension and Treasurer (morning), Commissioners (afternoon)
• Executive session per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) on litigation or potential litigation

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Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Commissioners are holding a regular meeting with a single substantive item: an audit exit conference with the Washington State Auditor's Office. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering call to order, pledge, agenda approval, and adjournment.

• Audit exit conference with Office of the Washington State Auditor

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Commissioners are holding a regular meeting with public comment, consent agenda approval, and discussion items. Key activities include budget workshops for the GIS and Juvenile Department, an executive session on public employment, and updates from the Port of Othello and Public Works.

• Budget workshop for GIS
• Budget workshop for Juvenile Department
• Executive session per RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) on public employment
• Approve September 8 and 9, 2026 preliminary minutes
• Public comment period

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Commissioners are holding a regular meeting with a single substantive item: a discussion with John Culton of Capitol Path Consulting. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering call to order, pledge, agenda approval, and adjournment.

• Discussion with John Culton of Capitol Path Consulting

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Commissioners are holding a regular meeting with routine consent agenda items, including approval of minutes, payroll, and vouchers. The most notable item is a closed session under RCW 42.30.140(4)(b) to plan strategy for collective bargaining or negotiations. No public hearings or bid openings are scheduled.

• Approve September 1 and 2, 2026 minutes
• Approve August 15-31, 2026 payroll and benefits
• Approve vouchers
• Closed session per RCW 42.30.140(4)(b) for collective bargaining strategy

Adams County Board of Health

The Board of Health will hold a regular meeting at the Public Works Conference Room in Ritzville. The agenda includes a health officer update, board updates, and a session for discussion and decision items.

• Approval of August 12, 2026, Board of Health minutes

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Commissioners meeting is scheduled to be suspended until the conclusion of the Board of Health meeting. The agenda includes a morning session regarding Integrated Health Care Services.

• Board of Health meeting
• Integrated Health Care Services discussion/decision

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to address routine business. The agenda includes public comment, approval of previous minutes, and discussions within the Human Resources and Public Works departments.

• Approval of August 25 and August 26, 2026, Preliminary Minutes
• Human Resources discussion/decision items
• Public Works discussion/decision items

Adams County Commissioners

The Commissioners will hold a workshop featuring updates from Emergency Management, Building and Planning, Central Services, and GIS. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss collective bargaining or professional negotiations.

• Department update: Emergency Management
• Department update: Building and Planning
• Department update: Central Services
• Department update: Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Closed session regarding collective bargaining or negotiations

Adams County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss human resources, public works, and staffing matters. The agenda includes a bid opening for the Danekas Road Overlay #4 Project and a contract discussion regarding the Sheriff's Wagner Motorola Flex Subscription.

• Bid Opening: Danekas Road Overlay #4 Project (CRP-206)
• Sheriff's Wagner - Motorola Contract/Flex Subscription
• Resolution No. R-036-2026 regarding Payroll/Benefits Deputy position
• Integrated Health Care Services - Staffing New Hire
• Approval of August 18 and August 19, 2026, Preliminary Minutes

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on August 26, 2026, at the Building and Planning Department Conference Room in Othello. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items, including a call to order, public comment, and approval of the agenda. The only substantive item is a Board Workshop featuring Coroner Tiffany Cutforth. No specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed in the provided text.

• Board Workshop featuring Coroner Tiffany Cutforth

The Adams County Commissioners approved Resolution No. R-035-2026, transferring $500,000 from the Distressed Counties/Economic Development Fund #122 to the Broadband Project Fund #001I/0019. The vote was unanimous. The Board also held a 20-minute executive session on a public employment matter, with no action taken, and discussed a Payroll Deputy position with a resolution expected next week. Coroner Cutforth gave a workshop report on caseloads and 2027 budget planning.

• Approved Resolution No. R-035-2026 transferring $500,000 from Distressed Counties/Economic Development Fund #122 to Broadband Project Fund #001I/0019 (unanimous)
• Approved the agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Held executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) on public employment qualifications/performance; no action taken
• Discussed Payroll Deputy position; resolution anticipated next week, no action taken

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Commissioners are holding a regular meeting with routine approvals including minutes, payroll, and vouchers. They will also discuss updates from Human Resources, Public Works, and the Auditor, and may enter executive session. No public hearings or bid openings are scheduled.

• Approve August 11 and 12, 2026 preliminary minutes
• Approve August 1-15, 2026 payroll and benefits
• Approve vouchers
• Board updates from Human Resources, Public Works, and Auditor Heidi Hunt

The Adams County Commissioners approved Change Order #2 for the Fiber to the Home Phase #2 – Othello project, adding $4,500.00 for a permitting cost required by Royal Slope Railroad, bringing the total estimated contract amount to $6,848,270.85. The board also approved the consent agenda, including August 1-15 payroll of $580,018.42 and benefits of $91,814.66, and vouchers totaling $999,312.38. Most of the meeting consisted of staff updates on road projects, broadband, human resources, and county funds, with no other formal decisions. The board held a 90-minute closed session on collective bargaining strategy and took no action.

• Approved Change Order #2 for Fiber to the Home Phase #2 – Othello, $4,500.00, total estimated contract $6,848,270.85 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved August 1-15, 2026 payroll of $580,018.42 and benefits of $91,814.66
• Approved vouchers totaling $999,312.38 across listed funds
• Approved August 11 and 12, 2026 preliminary minutes
• Closed session held under RCW 42.30.140(4)(b) on collective bargaining strategy; no action taken

Adams County Commissioners

This is a regular meeting of the Adams County Commissioners with a purely procedural agenda: call to order, pledge, agenda approval, a board workshop, and adjournment. The only substantive item is an elected official forum, which has been relocated to the Public Works Conference Room. No decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

• Elected Official Forum relocated to Public Works Conference Room

The Adams County Commissioners met on August 19, 2026 for a regular meeting that was largely a workshop and update session. The only recorded motion was approval of the agenda as presented, which carried. The Board recessed into a 30-minute closed session under RCW 42.30.140(4)(b) to discuss collective bargaining strategy, then discussed staffing and reclassification of the payroll deputy position before adjourning. No substantive decisions, contracts, ordinances, or budget actions were voted on in the minutes as recorded.

• Approved the agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Recessed into closed session for collective bargaining strategy under RCW 42.30.140(4)(b)
• Discussed scheduling options for collective bargaining groups and reclassification of the payroll deputy position (no vote recorded)

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Commissioners are holding their regular meeting, which includes routine approvals of minutes and vouchers, public comment, and board updates. The main decision item is a resolution to reclassify Job Position No. 1105, Equipment & Shop Maintenance Supervisor. No public hearings or bid openings are scheduled.

• Resolution No. R-034-2026: Reclassification of Job Position No. 1105, Equipment & Shop Maintenance Supervisor
• Approve preliminary minutes for July 28-29 and August 4-5, 2026
• Approve vouchers
• Public comment period

The Board of County Commissioners approved the reclassification of a job position from Equipment & Shop Maintenance Supervisor to Fleet Manager. They also authorized funding adjustments for two road safety projects and approved $1,577,275.00 in county vouchers. Additionally, the Board discussed cost-reduction strategies for a proposed evidence building that currently exceeds its $1.1 million budget.

• Approved $1,577,275.00 in county vouchers
• Authorized funding adjustments for Herman Road Safety Project (CRP-203)
• Authorized funding adjustments for High Volume Corridors Intersection Project (CRP-204)
• Approved Resolution R-034-2026 to reclassify job position #1105 to Fleet Manager
• Approved July and August 2026 meeting minutes

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a Board of Health meeting and discussions on integrated health care services and a session with Sheriff Wagner. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific action items detailed.

• Board of Health Meeting
• Integrated Health Care Services discussion
• Sheriff Wagner meeting

The Adams County Commissioners approved two contracts: Amendment #1 to Behavioral Health Services Agreement 26ASO2980 with Spokane County, adding $4,957 for a total grant award of $423,826, and SECO Basic Service Operating Contract E27-007 for the Sheriff's Office at $475,869. They also approved a one-time credit limit increase from $5,000 to $7,500 for a Sheriff's Office laptop purchase, and gave consensus authorization for the Sheriff to negotiate a Spillman subscription contract. An executive session on litigation or potential litigation was held with no action taken.

• Approved Amendment #1 to Behavioral Health Services Agreement 26ASO2980 with Spokane County, adding $4,957 for a total grant award of $423,826 (unanimous)
• Approved SECO Basic Service Operating Contract E27-007 for $475,869, July 1, 2026 to August 15, 2027 (unanimous)
• Approved one-time credit limit increase from $5,000 to $7,500 for a Sheriff's Office laptop purchase, reverting to $5,000 afterward (unanimous)
• Gave consensus authorization for Sheriff Wagner to negotiate a Spillman subscription contract
• Approved the agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) held; no action taken

Adams County Board of Health

This is a regular meeting of the Adams County Board of Health with mostly procedural items: approving minutes, hearing a health officer update, and board updates. No specific decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of July 8, 2026, Board of Health minutes
• Health Officer Update
• Board Discussion/Decision Items – Morning Session
• Executive Session

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve routine items, including minutes, payroll, a fund transfer, and a resolution to continue with the Washington Counties Risk Pool. They will also discuss human resources and public works matters.

• Approve July 28 and 29, 2026 preliminary minutes
• Approve July 16-31, 2026 payroll and benefits
• Resolution R-032-2026 transferring funds from Current Expense Fund #001 to Courthouse O&M Fund #501
• Resolution R-033-2026 continuing relationship with Washington Counties Risk Pool
• Central Services request to dispose of inventory items

The Adams County Commissioners approved two resolutions: transferring $150,000 from the Current Expense Fund to the Courthouse O&M Fund, and continuing relationships with the Washington Counties Risk Pool with appointed officials. They also approved pay estimates for bridge and road projects, and signed a letter supporting removal of WDFW commissioners. No public comment was received.

• Approved Resolution R-032-2026 transferring $150,000 to Courthouse O&M Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-033-2026 continuing Washington Counties Risk Pool relationships (unanimous)
• Signed EWCOG letter to Governor requesting removal of WDFW commissioners (consensus)
• Approved Pay Estimate #1 for Gottlieb Hille Bridge project, $232,852.14 to Gonzalez Underground (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Estimate #1 for Herman Road Safety Project, $184,425.06 to Hilmes Construction (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with deletion of July 28-29 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payroll of $292,788.01 and benefits of $141,173.10 (unanimous)

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting at the courthouse in Ritzville. The board will receive department updates from GIS, Emergency Management, Building and Planning, and Central Services. A discussion item on county right-of-way parking rules is scheduled for potential decision.

• County right-of-way parking discussion (potential decision)

The Adams County Commissioners approved a $2,043,090.55 contract with Interwest Construction, Inc. for the Bridge #411-3 Sackman Road Bridge Replacement Project (CRP-201). They also approved a $14,500 quote from Sanborn Map Company Inc. for MapGeo implementation and subscription. Prosecutor Flyckt received Board consensus to place Attorney David Woodstock at Range M5, Step 6 on the salary schedule effective August 3, 2026. The Board held a two-hour closed session on collective bargaining strategy; no action was taken.

• Approved $2,043,090.55 contract with Interwest Construction, Inc. for Sackman Road Bridge Replacement Project (CRP-201) (unanimous)
• Approved Sanborn Map Company Inc. Quote No. 846544000153964199 for MapGeo implementation and subscription, $14,500 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Authorized placing Attorney David Woodstock at Range M5, Step 6 on the Adams County Management Salary Schedule, effective August 3, 2026 (Board consensus)
• Filed Contract Plans and Provisions for Danekas Road Overlay #4 Project (CRP-206) pursuant to RCW 36.77.010
• Held closed session under RCW 42.30.140(4)(b) on collective bargaining strategy; no action taken

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting at the courthouse in Ritzville. The agenda includes routine approvals like minutes, vouchers, and a committee appointment, along with general updates and discussion items. No significant decisions or public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Approval of July 21 and July 22, 2026, Preliminary Minutes
• Approval of vouchers
• Appointment of Paula Bell, Lind, to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC)

The Adams County Commissioners approved the consent agenda, including $932,753.10 in vouchers, and unanimously authorized the chairman to sign an interagency agreement with the state courts for up to $5,000 to reimburse extraordinary costs from resentencing under State v. Blake. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and an executive session with no action.

• Approved consent agenda including $932,753.10 in vouchers (unanimous)
• Authorized chairman to sign Interagency Agreement AOC3438 with state courts, not to exceed $5,000 (unanimous)

Adams County Commissioners

The agenda is largely procedural, covering call to order, pledge, and approval of the agenda. The only substantive item is a discussion or decision with Coroner Tiffany Cutforth during the morning session, with no further details provided. The meeting will adjourn afterward.

• Board discussion/decision with Coroner Tiffany Cutforth

The Adams County Commissioners held a regular meeting on July 29, 2026, approving the agenda as presented. The board reviewed a credit-limit increase request from the Sheriff's Office but took no action on it. After a 20-minute executive session on litigation matters, the board adjourned without taking any further action.

• Approved meeting agenda as presented (motion by Garza, second by Weise)
• Reviewed Sheriff's Office credit-limit increase request; no action taken
• Held executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) for litigation discussion; no action taken

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Commissioners will meet to review routine payroll and vouchers. The board has scheduled discussions regarding the Port of Othello, Public Works, and representatives from SWAC.

• Approval of July 1-15, 2026, Payroll and Benefits
• Discussion regarding Port of Othello
• Discussion regarding Public Works
• Discussion with Paul Dionne - SWAC
• Discussion with Dan Baietto - SWAC

The Board unanimously awarded the Sackman Road Bridge #411-3 project to Interwest Construction Inc. for $2,043,090.55, which is 87.2% of the engineer's estimate. They also approved a resolution for the Danekas Road Overlay project, a change order for the Fiber to the Home project, and a used dump truck purchase. Appointed Paul Dionne to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee.

• Awarded Sackman Road Bridge #411-3 project to Interwest Construction Inc. for $2,043,090.55 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-031-2026 for Danekas Road Overlay #4 project (unanimous)
• Approved change order for Fiber to the Home Phase 2, adding 25 working days (consensus)
• Approved purchase of 2008 International 7400 dump truck for $65,000 (unanimous)
• Appointed Paul Dionne to SWAC Waste Management Industry Representative (unanimous)
• Approved payroll of $613,851.50 and benefits of $96,362.41
• Approved vouchers totaling $509,964.61

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Commissioners will hold an executive session to evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public employment. They will also conduct the bid opening for the Bridge #411-3 Sackman Road Bridge Replacement Project (CRP-201). The meeting includes routine items such as agenda approval and adjournment.

• Executive Session – evaluate qualifications of a public‑employment applicant
• Bid Opening – Bridge #411-3 Sackman Road Bridge Replacement Project (CRP-201)
• Approval of/additions to agenda

The Board approved a contract and bond for $399,901 with Specialized Pavement Marking, LLC for the High Volume Corridors Intersections Project (CRP-204), as recommended by Public Works. Bids were opened for the Bridge #411-3 Sackman Road Bridge Replacement Project (CRP 201), with the lowest bid from Interwest Construction Inc. at $2,043,090.55, but no award was made. Two executive sessions were held for employee evaluations with no action taken.

• Approved $399,901 contract with Specialized Pavement Marking, LLC for CRP-204 (unanimous)
• Opened bids for Bridge #411-3 Sackman Road Bridge Replacement Project (CRP 201); no award made