Adams County public meetings in 2025

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Board of Commissioners will review several policy items, including public works, central services, a cost‑of‑living allowance, an employee insurance cap, and the county's 2026 budget. These items are on the Board Discussion/Decision agenda for the morning session. No separate public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Public Works
• Alex Igbinoba – Central Services
• Cost of Living Allowance (COLA)
• Employee Insurance Cap
• 2026 Adams County Budget

Adams County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to conduct an employee evaluation for Guse in executive session. They are also scheduled to discuss or decide on items regarding John Culton of Capitol Path Consulting, LLC.

• Employee evaluation for Guse (Executive Session)
• Discussion/Decision item regarding John Culton - Capitol Path Consulting, LLC

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Board of Commissioners will approve the 2026 Maintenance and Operation Budget, set the schedule for 2026 regular meetings, and increase the regular levy for county roads and current expenses. The meeting will also include a public hearing to amend the 2025 budget.

• Approve 2026 Maintenance and Operation Budget
• Increase regular levy for County Road and Current Expense
• Set schedule for 2026 regular meeting days and locations
• Public Hearing to amend 2025 Adams County Budget
• Approve Resolution No. R-045-2025 Adams County Homeless Housing Plan

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Commissioners will meet for a special session to review, discuss, and prepare the 2026 Adams County budget. No other business will be conducted during this meeting.

• 2026 Adams County budget workshop

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 2026 budget and discuss a five-year homeless plan. The meeting includes an executive session to evaluate two employees.

• Public Hearing: 2026 Adams County Budget
• Discussion: Five Year Homeless Plan
• Executive Session: Employee Evaluation (Lorenz)
• Executive Session: Employee Evaluation (Cutforth)

The commissioners approved the agenda as presented. They authorized the Chairman to sign Medicaid Administrative Claiming Agreement #K8618 for 2026‑2029. The board directed the clerk to prepare a resolution to adopt the Five Year Homeless Housing Plan at the next meeting. They also granted Coroner Cutforth a step increase to Range 2, Step 2 effective Jan 1 2026.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Authorized signing of Medicaid Administrative Claiming Agreement #K8618 (motion carried)
• Directed clerk to prepare resolution to adopt Five Year Homeless Housing Plan (motion carried)
• Granted Coroner Cutforth step increase to Range 2 Step 2 effective Jan 1 2026 (motion carried)

Adams County Board of Health

The Adams County Board of Health will convene in Othello to approve minutes, discuss updates, and consider decision items. The meeting includes a public comment period and an executive session.

• Approval of Minutes
• Health Officer Update
• Board Discussion/Decision Items
• Executive Session

Adams County Commissioners

The Commissioners will consider routine consent‑agenda items, including approval of preliminary minutes for October 28‑29, 2025 and November 4‑5, 2025, and approval of vouchers. They will hold a public hearing on the 2026 Adams County budget. An executive‑session will address an employee evaluation under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g).

• Approve October 28 and 29, 2025 Preliminary Minutes
• Approve November 4 and 5, 2025 Preliminary Minutes
• Approve Vouchers
• Public Hearing: 2026 Adams County Budget
• Executive Session – Employee Evaluation (Igbinoba) per RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)

The board approved the audited vouchers totaling $2,079,746.77. Commissioners authorized the chairman to sign the Local Agency Supplemental Agreement and updated prospectus for the Sackman Road Bridge #411-3 project. They also approved the award of the Fiber to the Home Phase 2 project in Othello to Blue Mountain Telecommunication Services and granted a step increase for Central Services Director Alex Igbinoba.

• Approved audited vouchers totaling $2,079,746.77 (motion carried)
• Authorized chairman to sign Local Agency Supplemental Agreement #2 and updated prospectus for Sackman Road Bridge #411-3 project (motion carried)
• Concurred to award Fiber to the Home – Phase 2 – Othello to Blue Mountain Telecommunication Services, Inc. (motion carried)
• Granted Central Services Director Alex Igbinoba a step increase to R4 Step 6 effective Jan 16 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved preliminary minutes of Oct 28‑29 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved preliminary minutes of Nov 4‑5 2025 (motion carried)

Adams County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct workshops to receive updates from county departments and the Superior Court. No specific ordinances or contracts are listed for decision.

• Department update from Cory Stolsig regarding Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Department update from Sandi Duffey regarding Emergency Management
• Department update from Alex Igbinoba regarding Central Services
• Afternoon session with Judge Peter Palubicki of the Superior Court

Commissioners approved the meeting agenda as presented. The board gave consensus to proceed with a countywide implementation of Duo Multi-Factor Authentication starting December 17, 2025. Other items were informational updates with no decisions made.

• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved full countywide Duo MFA implementation (board consensus)

Adams County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review routine consent items and discuss matters regarding Human Resources and Public Works. The afternoon session includes a discussion with John Culton of Capitol Path Consulting, LLC.

• Approval of October 21 and 22, 2025 Preliminary Minutes
• Human Resources discussion
• Public Works discussion
• Discussion with John Culton of Capitol Path Consulting, LLC

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda, consent agenda, and the preliminary minutes from October 21‑22, 2025. They voted to award the Fiber to the Home – Phase #2 – Othello broadband project to Blue Mountain Telecommunications Services, Inc. for $4,749,057.35. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved preliminary minutes of October 21‑22, 2025 (motion carried)
• Awarded Fiber to the Home – Phase #2 – Othello broadband contract to Blue Mountain Telecommunications Services, Inc. for $4,749,057.35 (motion carried)

Adams County Commissioners

The commissioners will hold an executive session to review the qualifications of an applicant for public employment. They will also approve or amend the meeting agenda and discuss items presented by Andie Lorenz from the Building and Planning Department. No other specific actions are listed.

• Executive session to evaluate a public employee applicant (RCW 42.30.110(1)(g))
• Approval of agenda and any additions
• Board discussion with Andie Lorenz – Building and Planning Department

The Board approved a letter to accept a $150,000 Growth Management Act grant. It authorized the Chairman to sign levy certifications for 2026. The commissioners adopted Resolution R‑037‑2025 to implement computer and network policies and amend the personnel policy, and adopted Resolution R‑038‑2025 to clarify the salary policy and amend the personnel policy. They also authorized a three‑year software‑as‑a‑service agreement with Tyler Technologies.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved acceptance letter for $150,000 Growth Management Act grant (motion carried)
• Authorized Chairman to sign 2026 levy certifications for current expense and county road (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution R‑037‑2025: computer and network policies, rescinded R‑42‑00, amended Section 8 of personnel policy (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution R‑038‑2025: clarified salary policy, rescinded R‑65‑06, amended personnel policy (motion carried)
• Authorized three‑year Tyler Technologies SaaS contract (consensus authorization)

Adams County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program for 2026-2031. The meeting includes decisions on fund transfers from ARPA and Criminal Justice funds, as well as discussions on indigent defense contracts and software agreements.

• Public Hearing: Six Year Transportation Improvement Program (2026-2031)
• Resolutions R-033-2025 through R-036-2025 transferring funds from ARPA and Criminal Justice funds
• 2026-2027 Adams County Indigent Defense Contract and 2026 Addendum
• Tyler Technologies Software As A Service (SaaS) Agreement for County Clerk
• Resolution R-037-2025 adopting Computer and Network Policies and Procedures

The board adopted the Adams County Six Year Transportation Improvement Program for 2026‑2031. It approved multiple transfers of American Rescue Protection Act funds totaling $1.38 million to various county accounts. The commissioners also approved a $1.58 million payment for the Schoonover Road Project, a $10,000 landfill permit fee, and a new indigent defense contract covering 2026‑2027.

• Adopted Six Year Transportation Improvement Program (2026‑2031) – motion carried
• Approved ARPA Fund #133 transfer of $772,492.96 to Current Expense Fund #001 (Resolution R-033-2025)
• Approved ARPA Fund #133 transfer of $110,881.00 to Current Expense Fund #001 (Resolution R-034-2025)
• Approved ARPA Fund #133 transfer of $500,000.00 to County Road Fund #115 (Resolution R-035-2025)
• Approved $1,579,934.20 payment to Culbert Construction for Schoonover Road Project #1 – motion carried
• Approved $10,000 landfill permit fee for Washtucna landfill renewal – motion carried
• Approved 2026‑2027 Indigent Defense Contract totaling $589,490 (2026) and $613,069 (2027) – motion carried
• Approved establishment of 2026 equipment rental rates (Resolution R-041-2025) – motion carried

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on November 12, 2025. The agenda includes routine items such as public comment, board updates, and a consent agenda. The only specific action item is the approval of Commissioner Dan Blankenship's appointment to the Legislative Steering Committee. The meeting also includes a public works discussion and other business.

• Approve Commissioner Dan Blankenship appointment to the Legislative Steering Committee (LSC)
• Review and approve consent agenda items (routine matters)
• Approval of or additions to agenda
• Public Works discussion (board discussion/decision item)
• Executive session

The commissioners approved the consent agenda, including $325,453.88 in vouchers. They authorized several contracts: a Molina Healthcare amendment that lowers the monthly case rate, a $2.97 M health‑department contract amendment, and a $34,534.22 agreement for the sheriff’s evidence building. They also extended the termination date of the Interlocal Dispatch Services Agreement with the City of Othello to February 28, 2026.

• Approved consent agenda with $325,453.88 in vouchers (motion carried)
• Approved Molina Healthcare amendment decreasing monthly case rate (motion carried)
• Approved $2,969,939 2025‑2027 Consolidated Contract amendment with State Health Department (motion carried)
• Approved $34,534.22 professional services agreement for Sheriff’s Evidence Building (motion carried)
• Authorized Acting Chairman Blankenship to sign the above agreements (motion carried)
• Authorized Commissioner Blankenship to serve as Chairman for the meeting (motion carried)
• Extended termination date of Interlocal Dispatch Services Agreement with City of Othello to Feb 28 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)

Adams County Board of Health

The Adams County Board of Health regular meeting scheduled for November 12, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were considered or decided.

Adams County Commissioners

The scheduled regular meeting for the Adams County Commissioners is cancelled due to Veterans' Day.

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Commissioners will convene a regular meeting to review department updates and open bids for a fiber-to-the-home project in Othello. The agenda includes a workshop session focused on revenue updates and emergency management training.

• Bid Opening: Fiber to the Home - Phase #2 - Othello
• Board Workshop: Department Updates
• Board Workshop: Revenue Update
• Board Workshop: Emergency Management - Radiological Training

The commissioners approved the agenda as presented, with the motion carried. The meeting included reports from Central Services, Building and Planning, GIS, and Emergency Management, and a bid opening for the Fiber to the Home Phase 2 project in Othello. No contracts were awarded and no other actions were decided. The treasurer cancelled her scheduled appointment and the meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Commissioners will approve routine items on the consent agenda, including preliminary minutes for October 7‑8 and October 14‑15, 2025, and vouchers. They will then hold a board discussion session on Human Resources and Public Works matters. The meeting also includes standard items such as public comment, board updates, and an executive session.

• Approve October 7 and 8, 2025 Preliminary Minutes
• Approve October 14 and 15, 2025 Preliminary Minutes
• Approve Vouchers
• Human Resources discussion
• Public Works discussion

The commissioners approved the agenda and consent agenda as presented. They certified vouchers totaling $292,394.22. They adopted Resolution No. R-032-2025 to distribute $132,249 of County Road Funds to five cities. They also approved the settlement agreement in Vargas‑Martinez v. Adams County.

• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Certified vouchers totaling $292,394.22 (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution No. R-032-2025 distributing $132,249 road funds to five cities (motion carried)
• Approved Vargas‑Martinez settlement agreement and authorized special prosecutor to execute it (motion carried)

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Commissioners will conduct two 2026 budget workshop sessions, one for the Superior Court and one for the Juvenile Department. An elected official forum will be relocated to the Public Works Conference Room. A presentation by John Culton of Capitol Path Consulting is scheduled for the afternoon session.

• 2026 Budget Workshop – Superior Court
• 2026 Budget Workshop – Juvenile Department
• Elected Official Forum relocated to Public Works Conference Room
• John Culton – Capitol Path Consulting presentation

The board voted to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioners discussed the 2026 budget for the Juvenile Department and Superior Court, noting a $20,000 increase request for the latter. They reviewed federal funding opportunities for bridges, including Schoonover Road Phase 2, which is funded for construction in 2028. The board concurred on the legislative agenda items forwarded for state requests.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Board concurred on legislative agenda items (no vote recorded)

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Board of Commissioners will meet on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. They will approve routine items on the consent agenda, discuss topics such as the Port of Othello Commissioners and Public Works, and hold a public hearing to grant a franchise to Adams County Public Works. The meeting also includes budget workshops for 2026 covering Central Services, Assessor, Coroner, and Auditor.

• Approve October 1‑15, 2025 Payroll and Benefits
• Approve Vouchers
• Board Discussion: Port of Othello Commissioners
• Board Discussion: Public Works
• Public Hearing: Grant of Franchise to Adams County Public Works

The board approved the October payroll and related benefits, and certified $210,165.33 in vouchers. Commissioners rejected all bids for the Sackman Road Bridge Replacement project and will rebid in spring 2026. They also approved Resolution R-031-2025 granting a 25‑year franchise to Adams County Public Works for a new fiber‑optic network.

• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved October payroll of $580,945.23 and benefits of $91,276.07 (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers totaling $210,165.33 (motion carried)
• Rejected all bids for Bridge #411-3 Sackman Road Bridge Replacement Project (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution No. R-031-2025 granting a 25‑year fiber‑optic franchise to Adams County Public Works (motion carried)

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on October 22, 2025. The agenda includes a budget workshop focusing on the 2026 adult probation program and on two district court positions. No specific actions or decisions are listed beyond agenda approval.

• Approval of/or Additions to Agenda
• 2026 Budget Workshop – Adult Probation
• 2026 Budget Workshop – District Court, Positions #1 and #2

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda. They gave consensus authorization to extend an employment offer to Attorney Senit Lutgen to fill a vacant position effective Jan. 1, 2026. They also authorized the chairman to e‑sign Agreement No. IAA26001 with the Washington State Office of Public Defense for $57,532.94 covering Jan. 1 – Jun. 30, 2026. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Consensus authorization to extend employment offer to Attorney Senit Lutgen
• Authorized e‑signature for Agreement No. IAA26001, $57,532.94 (motion carried)

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Board will consider and vote on several items, including a resolution to amend the county’s Building and Planning Master Fee Schedule. Other agenda items cover a utility easement with Northwest Open Access Network, an amendment to the JDAI Implementation Contract, and budget workshops for Human Resources, the Noxious Weed Board, and the Treasurer. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda approvals and a revenue update.

• Approve Resolution No. R‑030‑2025 to amend the Building and Planning Master Fee Schedule
• Utility easement discussion with Northwest Open Access Network (NoaNet)
• Amendment #1 to JDAI Implementation Contract 2563‑64295
• 2026 budget workshops for Human Resources, Noxious Weed Board, and Treasurer
• Treasurer Meise revenue update

The board approved the agenda and consent agenda. It adopted Resolution R-030-2025 to amend the County Building and Planning Master Fee Schedule effective Jan. 1, 2026. It approved Resolution R-029-2025 establishing Kaylee Road to provide public access to the Rocky Point Housing project. The board also authorized a utility easement for NoaNet and a $56,000 JDAI implementation contract.

• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers totaling $1,164,125.95 (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution R-030-2025 amending the Master Fee Schedule (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution R-029-2025 establishing Kaylee Road (motion carried)
• Authorized Chairman to sign utility easement with NoaNet (motion carried)
• Authorized Chairman to sign JDAI implementation contract amendment (motion carried)

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Commissioners will hold a bid opening for the Bridge #411-3 Sackman Road Bridge Replacement Project (CRP-201). They will discuss a public defense contract with Attorneys Andrea Crumpler and Senit Lutgen. Several 2026 budget workshops are scheduled, covering the County Clerk, Emergency Management, Integrated Health Care Services, and the Sheriff’s Office.

• Bid opening: Bridge #411-3 Sackman Road Bridge Replacement Project (CRP-201)
• Discussion of public defense contract with Attorney Andrea Crumpler and Attorney Senit Lutgen
• 2026 Budget Workshop – County Clerk
• 2026 Budget Workshop – Emergency Management
• 2026 Budget Workshop – Integrated Health Care Services

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda. They gave consensus authorization to obtain a contract with Tyler Technologies for an Enterprise Jury Manager browser‑based system. No other actions were taken on the bridge bids, public defense contract, or budget requests.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• Authorized contract procurement with Tyler Technologies for jury management system (consensus authorization)

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Board will vote on routine consent agenda items, including preliminary minutes, payroll, vouchers, and fund transfers. They will also discuss human resources and public works matters, review the Building and Planning Department master fee schedule, and hold workshops on the 2026 budget for various departments.

• Approve September 23 and 24, 2025 Preliminary Minutes
• Approve September 16‑30, 2025 Payroll and Benefits
• Approve Resolution R‑027‑2025 transferring funds to Adams County Fair Fund #108
• Board Discussion/Decision: Human Resources and Public Works
• Review Building and Planning Dept. Master Fee Schedule

The board approved its agenda and consent agenda, adopted payroll and voucher payments, and passed two resolutions transferring $35,000 to the Fair Fund and $100,000 to the Courthouse O&M Fund. It also approved a $587,395.74 payment to Culbert Construction for work on Schoonover Road Project #1. All motions were carried without recorded vote counts.

• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved preliminary minutes of September 23‑24, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved payroll $704,610.89 and benefits $300,818.65 (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers totaling $540,853.97 (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution R-027-2025 transferring $35,000 to Adams County Fair Fund (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution R-028-2025 transferring $100,000 to Courthouse O&M Fund (motion carried)
• Approved payment estimate $587,395.74 to Culbert Construction for Schoonover Road Project #1 (motion carried)

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Commissioners regular meeting on October 8, 2025 will include a board workshop with department updates from Integrated Health Care Services, Building and Planning, GIS, Emergency Management, and Central Services. The afternoon session lists a Finance Commitee item for discussion. No specific resolutions, contracts, or rezoning actions are detailed on the agenda.

• Board Workshop – Department Updates (Integrated Health Care Services, Building and Planning, GIS, Emergency Management, Central Services)
• Finance Commitee discussion item

The commissioners authorized the Chairman to sign a Provider Agreement with Coordinated Care Corporation and a $2,947,789 consolidated health‑care contract for 2025‑2027. They also approved an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with the Columbia Basin Conservation District for the Voluntary Stewardship Program (2025‑2027). The Building and Planning Master Fee Schedule update was tabled for later review.

• Approved Provider Agreement with Coordinated Care Corporation (motion carried)
• Approved 2025‑2027 Consolidated Contract CLH32041 Amendment No. 6 for $2,947,789 (motion carried)
• Approved Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement for Voluntary Stewardship Program (motion carried)
• Tabled Building and Planning Master Fee Schedule update (no vote recorded)
• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)

Adams County Board of Health

The Adams County Board of Health regular meeting scheduled for October 8, 2025 was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of quorum, meaning insufficient members were present to conduct official business.

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Board of Commissioners will consider routine consent agenda items, including approval of preliminary minutes for September 16‑17 and September 23‑24, and payroll and benefits for the first half of September. They will also hold discussion and decision sessions on human resources and public works. In addition, the board will conduct budget workshops focused on the 2026 public works budget and the overall commissioners’ budget.

• Approve September 16‑17 2025 Preliminary Minutes
• Approve September 23‑24 2025 Preliminary Minutes
• Approve September 1‑15 2025 Payroll and Benefits
• 2026 Budget Workshop – Public Works
• 2026 Budget Workshop – Commissioners

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda, consent agenda, payroll and vouchers. They authorized a design services agreement for the High‑Volume Corridors Intersection Project and adopted a notice to contractors for the Fiber‑to‑the‑Home Phase 2 project. The board also approved an amendment to the county broadband contract, adding $892,834 for a total contract value of $11,213,723, and scheduled a public hearing on a franchise grant for county‑owned fiber lines.

• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda with voucher addition and preliminary minutes deletion (motion carried)
• Approved September 1‑15 payroll of $593,416.35 and benefits of $91,819 (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers totaling $99,161.62 (motion carried)
• Authorized Vice‑Chairman to sign Professional Services Agreement with Ardurra Group, Inc. for design services up to $71,531.53 (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution No. R‑026‑2025 notice to contractors for Fiber‑to‑the‑Home Phase 2 (motion carried)
• Authorized Chairman to e‑sign Broadband Contract Amendment C, adding $892,834 for a total of $11,213,723 (motion carried)
• Set public hearing on Oct 28, 2025 for Grant of Franchise to construct county‑owned fiber optic lines (consensus authorization)

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Commissioners will hold their regular meeting on September 24, 2025 at the county courthouse. The agenda includes a call to order, the pledge of allegiance, approval of the agenda, and a note that there are no scheduled appointments for the morning session. The board will then adjourn.

The board approved Ordinance No. O-03-2025, which sets salaries for elected officials and rescinds two prior ordinances. They also appointed Scott Yaeger as interim public works director effective Oct. 1, 2025, and authorized the county director to sign a locate‑services contract with USIC Locating Services. All motions were carried.

• Approved Ordinance No. O-03-2025 setting salaries for elected officials (2 yes, 1 abstention)
• Appointed Scott Yaeger as interim public works director (motion carried)
• Authorized Director O’Brien to sign locate‑services contract with USIC Locating Services (motion carried)
• Approved agenda additions for public works director job description, salary ordinance discussion, and interim director appointment (motion carried)

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on September 23, 2025 at the county courthouse. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of the September 9‑10, 2025 preliminary minutes and vouchers via a consent agenda. The board will discuss three decision items in the morning session: a State Auditor exit conference, Public Works matters, and a presentation by John Culton of Capitol Path Consulting. The meeting will also include an executive session on collective bargaining and other standard business.

• Approve September 9‑10, 2025 Preliminary Minutes (Consent Agenda)
• Approve Vouchers (Consent Agenda)
• State Auditor – Exit Conference (Board Discussion/Decision Item)
• Public Works (Board Discussion/Decision Item)
• John Culton – Capitol Path Consulting (Board Discussion/Decision Item)

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda with an added discussion of Ordinance No. O-03-2025, approved the consent agenda, and adopted the preliminary minutes. They authorized the signing of the opioid settlement allocation agreement and approved vouchers totaling $619,835.56. The board also gave consensus authorization for ZeroDB to perform underground broadband work on two Jackson Street homes and for a courthouse evacuation plan, and announced the public works director’s resignation effective September 30.

• Approved agenda addition for Ordinance No. O-03-2025 (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved preliminary minutes of September 9‑10, 2025
• Approved vouchers totaling $619,835.56
• Authorized Chairman to sign opioid settlement allocation agreement
• Authorized ZeroDB to perform underground broadband work for two homes on Jackson Street
• Authorized public works to draft courthouse evacuation plan with DOH Associates
• Announced Public Works Director O’Brien’s resignation effective September 30, 2025

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially decide on an indigent defense contract with Attorney Andrea Crumpler. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 9:00 AM.

• Indigent Defense Contract with Attorney Andrea Crumpler (action item)
• Approval of additions to the agenda (action item)

The commissioners approved the agenda as presented. The board entered a 26‑minute executive session with no actions taken, then reconvened with no further action. A preliminary proposal for renewing the indigent defense contract was presented, but no decision was made. The meeting was adjourned at 11:05 a.m.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Entered executive session (no action taken)
• Rejoined public session (no action taken)
• Presented preliminary public defense contract proposal (no decision)
• Adjourned meeting

Adams County Commissioners

The board will discuss and vote on a resolution to establish Fund #405, the Adams County Broadband Fund. They will also review a contract amendment with the Washington State Military Department and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Routine items on the consent agenda, including minutes, payroll, vouchers, an ARPA fund transfer, and a jail remodel agreement, will be approved with a single motion.

• Approve September 2 and 3, 2025 Preliminary Minutes
• Approve August 16‑31, 2025 Payroll and Benefits
• Approve Resolution No. R‑023‑2025 transferring ARPA funds to Rodeo Lake Fund #301
• Approve Resolution No. R‑024‑2025 creating Adams County Broadband Fund #405
• Contract E25‑182, Amendment #1 with Washington State Military Department and DHS

The commissioners approved the creation of Adams County Broadband Fund #402 and a one‑time transfer of $50,000 from Fund #122 to support the project. They also approved a $75,000 transfer from ARPA Fund #133 to Rodeo Lake Fund #301, and authorized payroll, vouchers, a jail remodel contract, and a contract amendment moving $7,480 to cybersecurity. All motions were carried as recorded.

• Approved creation of Broadband Fund #402 (motion carried)
• Approved $50,000 transfer from Fund #122 to Broadband Fund #402 (motion carried)
• Approved $75,000 transfer from ARPA Fund #133 to Rodeo Lake Fund #301 (motion carried)
• Approved August 16‑31, 2025 payroll of $574,365.96 and benefits of $289,663.56 (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers totaling $954,436.48 as audited (motion carried)
• Approved AIA Agreement for Adams County Jail remodel, $331,975 compensation (motion carried)
• Authorized contract amendment moving $7,480 from radio project to cybersecurity (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution R‑025‑2025 for bid notice on Sackman Road Bridge replacement (motion carried)

Adams County Board of Health

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a regular meeting. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or projects are listed for discussion.

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider several agenda items. The board will discuss Integrated Health Care Services during the morning session and a matter involving Judge Palubicki in the afternoon session. Additional items include approval of agenda additions and a Board of Health meeting.

• Approval of or additions to agenda (action item)
• Board of Health meeting
• Integrated Health Care Services discussion (morning session)
• Judge Palubicki et al. discussion (afternoon session)

The board authorized the chairman to sign several agreements, such as a health‑care contract increase of $1.1 million and a $711,304.13 Axon Enterprise agreement. They also approved a memorandum for a school‑district threat‑assessment program and a settlement with a county employee union. Finally, the judges received approval to replace courtroom blinds for $3,953.95.

• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Authorized signing of Integrated Health Care Services contract amendment, increasing funding by $1,101,005 to a total of $2,945,378 (motion carried)
• Authorized signing of Memorandum of Understanding for the NEWESD 101 Threat Assessment Partnership Program (motion carried)
• Authorized signing of Settlement Agreement with WSCCCE, AFSCME Council 2, Local 1374 (motion carried)
• Authorized signing of Axon Enterprise agreement for $711,304.13, with payments of about $142,000 per year for five years (motion carried)
• Authorized replacement of superior and district courtroom blinds for $3,953.95, funded from Trial Court Improvement Fund #119 (motion carried)

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Board of Commissioners will review and approve routine items on the consent agenda, including preliminary minutes for August 19‑20 and August 26‑27, 2025, and vouchers. The board will then discuss human resources, public works, and a quote from Sheriff Wagner regarding Axon. Additional business and an executive session will follow.

• Approve August 19 and 20, 2025 Preliminary Minutes
• Approve August 26 and 27, 2025 Preliminary Minutes
• Approve Vouchers
• Human Resources discussion
• Sheriff Wagner – Axon Quote

The commissioners gave consensus authorization for the chairman to sign Amendment #2 to the Architectural Services Agreement with The DOH Associates, including a recommended budget of $331,975 for geotechnical work at the sheriff’s evidence building. They also approved pay estimates for road projects: $55,621.10 to Culbert Construction for the Lind‑Hatton Road #3 Project and $317,993.03 for the Schoonover Road Project #1. Additionally, the board authorized a lease with Pacific Office Automation for a copier/printer at $326.19 per month for 60 months.

• Approved $331,975 budget for sheriff evidence building amendment (consensus authorization)
• Approved $55,621.10 pay estimate to Culbert Construction for Lind‑Hatton Road #3 Project (motion carried)
• Approved $317,993.03 pay estimate to Culbert Construction for Schoonover Road Project #1 (motion carried)
• Authorized lease agreement with Pacific Office Automation for copier at $326.19/month for 60 months (consensus authorization)
• Approved vouchers totaling $95,805.40 (motion carried)
• Approved agenda and consent agenda as presented (motions carried)
• Approved preliminary minutes for August 19‑20 and August 26‑27, 2025 (motions carried)

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on September 3, 2025. The agenda consists of routine items such as a call to order, approval of the agenda, and a pledge of allegiance. A Board Workshop will feature updates from GIS, Emergency Management, Central Services, and Building and Planning departments, followed by a Finance Committee workshop. No specific motions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• GIS department update (Cory Stolsig)
• Emergency Management update (Sandi Duffey)
• Central Services update (Alex Igbinoba)
• Building and Planning update (Andie Lorenz)
• Finance Committee workshop

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda as presented. The board gave consensus authorization to pay $1,000 from Fund #105 to lock in 2025 pricing for the Axon body‑worn camera, taser and in‑car camera program, pending proper documentation. The finance committee received a proposal to uninvest public works funds, but the board took no action pending further consideration. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Authorized $1,000 payment to Axon program (consensus authorization)
• Took no action on proposal to uninvest public works funds

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Board will vote on routine consent items, including payroll, benefits, and vouchers for the first half of August 2025. They will also discuss human resources and public works matters in the morning session. Two executive sessions are scheduled to address employee evaluation and legal counsel matters.

• Approve August 1‑15, 2025 payroll and benefits (consent agenda)
• Approve vouchers (consent agenda)
• Board discussion on human resources
• Board discussion on public works
• Executive session on employee evaluation (RCW 42.30.110(1)(g))

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda. They approved the August 1‑15 payroll of $573,591.03 and benefits of $89,017.13, and approved vouchers totaling $201,435.24. They also authorized the chairman to sign the Local Agency Agreement and Federal Aid Project Prospectus for the Sackman Road Bridge (CRP‑201). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved August 1‑15 payroll of $573,591.03 and benefits of $89,017.13 (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers totaling $201,435.24 (motion carried)
• Authorized Chairman to sign Local Agency Agreement and Federal Aid Project Prospectus for Sackman Road Bridge (CRP‑201) (motion carried)

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Commissioners will vote to approve or amend the agenda. No scheduled discussion items are listed, so the board may consider any additional matters raised during the meeting.

• Approval of agenda (action item)
• Potential addition or deletion of items by the board

Chairman Garza called the regular meeting to order. Commissioner Weise moved and Commissioner Blankenship seconded to approve the agenda as presented. The motion carried. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Commissioners will meet to discuss human resources, public works, and solar development. The board will consider an ordinance to set salaries for elected officials and amend Adams Code Chapter 2.10.

• Ordinance setting salaries for elected officials
• Rescinding Ordinance No. O-01-08 and Ordinance No. O-01-2011
• Solar development discussion with Jay Kehne
• Consultation with John Culton of Capitol Path Consulting
• Approval of vouchers

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda. They authorized payment of $464,650.12 in audited vouchers and gave the chairman authority to sign the state public defense grant application and the opioid settlement allocation agreement. The board also approved a $148,510.93 professional services agreement for the Herman Road Safety Project design phase and authorized two Master Optical Fiber and Facilities Leases with Rodeo Internet, LLC and NoaNet, Inc.

• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved audited vouchers totaling $464,650.12 (motion carried)
• Authorized chairman to sign Washington State Office of Public Defense grant application (consensus)
• Authorized chairman to sign opioid settlement allocation agreement (consensus)
• Authorized signing of $148,510.93 design services agreement for Herman Road Safety Project (motion carried)
• Authorized signing of Master Optical Fiber and Facilities Lease with Rodeo Internet, LLC (motion carried)
• Authorized signing of Master Optical Fiber and Facilities Lease with NoaNet, Inc. (motion carried)

Adams County Commissioners

The commissioners will hold a board discussion session in the morning. The agenda includes relocating the Elected Official Forum to the Public Works Conference Room. No other specific decisions or contracts are listed.

• Relocation of the Elected Official Forum to the Public Works Conference Room

The board authorized the chairman to sign a lease for the Master Optical Fiber and Facilities with internet provider Ziply Fiber Pacific. The board also ordered that the wage range for the accounts payable deputy be corrected to match the established classification. Earlier, the agenda was approved as presented.

• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Authorized chairman to sign Master Optical Fiber lease with Ziply Fiber Pacific (motion carried)
• Directed immediate correction of wage range for accounts payable deputy

Adams County Commissioners

The board will approve routine items such as the August 5‑6 preliminary minutes and vouchers. It will discuss human resources and public works matters, and consider Ordinance No. O-02-2025 that sets salaries for elected officials and rescinds earlier ordinances. The key agenda item is Ordinance No. O-03-2025, which proposes amendments to the county zoning code, repeals portions of Title 5, and adopts an areawide map. A public hearing on the sale of tax‑title property is also scheduled.

• Ordinance No. O-03-2025 – zoning code amendments, repeal of Title 5 portions, and adoption of an areawide map
• Ordinance No. O-02-2025 – setting salaries for elected officials and rescinding prior ordinances
• Public Hearing: Sale of Tax Title Property
• Interagency Agreement between Washington State University Extension and Adams County
• Approval of vouchers (Consent Agenda item)

The board approved the Herman Road Safety Project agreement with the state DOT and a $199,345 interagency agreement with Washington State University Extension. It adopted Ordinance O-02-2025, amending Title 17 Zoning and adopting a new area‑wide zoning map. The commissioners also authorized the public auction sale of six county tax‑title parcels with minimum bids ranging from $100 to $1,500.

• Authorized Chairman to sign Local Agency Agreement for Herman Road Safety Project (CRP-203) (motion carried)
• Authorized Chairman to sign WSU Extension Interagency Agreement funding $199,345 (motion carried)
• Approved Ordinance O-02-2025 amending Title 17 Zoning and adopting an area‑wide zoning map (motion carried)
• Approved sale of six county tax‑title parcels at public auction with minimum bids $100‑$1,500 (motion carried)
• Approved audited vouchers totaling $539,651.25 (motion carried)

Adams County Board of Health

The Adams County Board of Health will conduct a regular meeting to approve the agenda, approve minutes, receive a health officer update, and discuss board updates. No specific policy decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

Adams County Commissioners

The commissioners will discuss Integrated Health Care Services in the morning session and consider matters related to the East Adams Rural Hospital presented by Corey Fedie in the afternoon session. No other agenda items involve votes or approvals beyond standard procedural items.

• Integrated Health Care Services – discussion item (morning session)
• Corey Fedie presentation on East Adams Rural Hospital (afternoon session)
• Approval of/or Additions to Agenda – action item

The board approved the agenda and then authorized several contract amendments, including a $10,129 increase to the Integrated Health Care Services contract for a total of $1,834,244, a $4,957 increase to a behavioral health agreement, and a $395,000 allocation for prevention services. They also approved an Emergency Housing funding continuation and a lease agreement with Eltopia Communications for county fiber‑optic facilities. No other actions were taken; the hospital’s request to separate accounts payable was deferred pending a future resolution.

• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Authorized Integrated Health Care Services 2025‑2027 contract amendment, adding $10,129 for a total award of $1,834,244 (motion carried)
• Authorized Behavioral Health Services agreement amendment, adding $4,957 for a total award of $474,358 (motion carried)
• Authorized Emergency Housing/Fund 123 agreement for continuation of funding beginning July 1, 2025 (motion carried)
• Authorized Prevention Contract amendment allocating $395,000 for services (motion carried)
• Authorized signing of Master Optical Fiber and Facilities Lease with Eltopia Communications (motion carried)

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve preliminary minutes, payroll, vouchers, and an interagency agreement with the Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts. The meeting includes a public comment period and a consent agenda.

• Approve July 16-31, 2025 Payroll and Benefits
• Approve Vouchers
• Approve Interagency Agreement Between Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts and Adams County
• Review/Approval of Consent Agenda
• Public Comment

The Adams County Board approved its agenda and consent agenda. They adopted the preliminary minutes from July 22‑23, 2025. Payroll for July 16‑31 was approved for $613,257.35 with benefits of $300,552.26, and vouchers totaling $240,909.90 were authorized. An interagency agreement with the Washington Administrative Office of the Courts for the Blake case was also approved.

• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved preliminary minutes of July 22 and 23, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved payroll $613,257.35 and benefits $300,552.26 (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers totaling $240,909.90 (motion carried)
• Approved interagency agreement with Washington Administrative Office of the Courts for Blake case (motion carried)

Adams County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a workshop featuring updates from four county departments. The meeting includes two executive sessions for employee evaluations and discussion items regarding Capitol Path Consulting and the County Coroner.

• Department updates from Emergency Management, Central Services, Building and Planning, and GIS
• Employee evaluation for Cory Stolsig
• Employee evaluation for Sandi Duffey
• Discussion/decision item with John Culton of Capitol Path Consulting
• Discussion/decision item with Coroner Cutforth and Alan Thompson

The board approved the meeting agenda as presented. They granted step increases for the GIS Director and the Emergency Management Director, moving each to salary step R1/S6 in August 2025. The commissioners also authorized the settlement of a labor penalty, reducing the amount to $2,570.40 payable to the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.

• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved step increase for GIS Director Cory Stolsig to R1/S6 effective Aug 17, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved step increase for Emergency Management Director Sandi Duffey to R1/S6 effective Aug 16, 2025 (motion carried)
• Authorized Chairman to sign settlement reducing labor penalty to $2,570.40 payable to Department of Labor and Industries (motion carried)

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Board will consider a public hearing on Ordinance O-02-2025, which proposes setting salaries for elected officials and rescinding two prior ordinances. The Board will also approve routine items in the consent agenda, including July payroll, benefits, and special occasion licenses for the Othello Rodeo Association. Additional discussion items include human resources, public works, and an interagency agreement with Washington State University Extension.

• Public Hearing – Ordinance O-02-2025: setting salaries for elected officials; rescinding Ordinance No. O-01-08 and O-01-2011
• Approve July 1‑15, 2025 Payroll and Benefits
• Approve vouchers
• Approve Special Occasion License Applications for Othello Rodeo Association (Sept. 10, 2025 and Sept. 12‑13, 2025)
• Interagency agreement between Washington State University Extension and Adams County

The board gave consensus authorization for Commissioner Blankenship to accept an $892,834.82 allocation from the State Local Fiscal Recovery Fund for the Fiber to the Home broadband project. It also authorized the jail remodel scope with DOH Architects and permitted the Adams County Pet Rescue Fall Fix Fest at the fairgrounds on September 20‑21, 2025. Payroll, vouchers, and two special‑occasion licenses for the Othello Rodeo were approved, while no action was taken on the Washington State University Extension interagency agreement.

• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved July 1‑15 payroll of $602,300.39 and benefits of $91,926.01
• Approved vouchers listed in the record
• Approved special‑occasion licenses for Othello Rodeo Association (9/10/2025 and 9/12‑13/2025)
• Authorized acceptance of $892,834.82 state funding for the Fiber to the Home broadband project
• Authorized O'Brien to notify the Othello Fair Board to allow the Pet Rescue Fall Fix Fest on Sep 20‑21, 2025
• Authorized development of scope, timeline, and cost for the jail remodel with DOH Architects

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Commissioners regular meeting on July 23, 2025 includes standard opening items such as Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance. The board will discuss and decide on a consulting agreement with John Culton. The agenda also allows the board to add or delete items as needed.

• John Culton – consulting agreement (discussion/decision)
• Approval of agenda additions

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda. They authorized the chairman to sign a consulting services agreement with Capitol Path Consulting at $4,000 per month. They adopted Resolution No. R‑022‑2025 establishing an Operation & Maintenance fund for the Office of the County Clerk. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Authorized $4,000/month consulting contract with Capitol Path Consulting (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution R‑022‑2025 establishing O&M Fund for County Clerk (motion carried)

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Board of Commissioners will vote on routine consent‑agenda items, including approval of July 8‑9, 2025 preliminary minutes, vouchers, and a special occasion license for the Ritzville Rodeo Association. In the morning discussion session, the board will consider matters related to the Port of Othello and the E911 Basic Service Operating (BSO) contract identified as SFY2026 #E26-016. The meeting also includes public comment, board updates, and an executive session.

• Approve July 8‑9, 2025 preliminary minutes (consent agenda)
• Approve vouchers (consent agenda)
• Approve special occasion license for Ritzville Rodeo Association (consent agenda)
• Discuss Port of Othello (board discussion item)
• Discuss E911 Basic Service Operating (BSO) Contract SFY2026 #E26-016 (board discussion item)

The board approved the agenda and consent agenda, removing a voucher item. They approved a notice for the Ritzville Rodeo Association beer‑garden special‑occasion license. Commissioners authorized a $417,402 SECO Basic Service Operating contract with the Washington State Military Department and State 911 Coordination Office for July 1 2025 through August 15 2026. They also agreed to offer a juvenile administrative assistant position to Michaela Hunt, effective August 1 2025.

• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda, removing Item 6(b) voucher approval (motion carried)
• Approved preliminary minutes of July 8 and 9, 2025
• Approved special‑occasion license for Ritzville Rodeo Association beer garden (Aug 28‑31 2025)
• Authorized SECO Basic Service Operating contract #E26‑016 for $417,402 (July 1 2025‑Aug 15 2026)
• Offered juvenile administrative assistant position to Michaela Hunt, salary Range 1 Step 2, effective Aug 1 2025

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Commissioners will meet to discuss a credit card policy and road development. The board will also review Adams County Code Title 17 and the Voluntary Stewardship Program.

• Credit Card Policy discussion with Courtney Fannin
• Road Development discussion
• Adams County Code Title 17 review with Andie Lorenz
• Voluntary Stewardship Program (VSP) discussion with Andie Lorenz

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda. They voted to raise the single‑transaction limit on county credit cards to $2,500 and authorized the Building and Planning Director to sign Biennium Contract No. K2605 for the Voluntary Stewardship Program. No action was taken on the proposed Title 17 zoning amendments.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Raised county credit‑card single‑transaction limit to $2,500 (motion carried)
• Authorized Andie Lorenz to sign Biennium Contract No. K2605 for Voluntary Stewardship Program (motion carried)

Adams County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review routine administrative items and discuss matters regarding Human Resources and Public Works. The meeting includes votes on fund transfers and the dissolution of specific petty cash accounts.

• Resolution R-018-2025: Dissolving the petty cash fund in the Office of the Adams County Auditor
• Resolution R-019-2025: Dissolving the petty cash fund in the Adams County Central Services Department
• Resolution R-020-2025: Transferring funds from Current Expense Fund #001 to Courthouse O&M Fund #501
• Approval of June 16-30, 2025 Payroll and Benefits
• Discussion items for Human Resources and Public Works

The commissioners approved the June payroll and benefits, certified vouchers totaling $1,075,919.13, and adopted several resolutions including dissolving petty‑cash funds and transferring $150,000 between expense accounts. They also authorized a $12,000 service agreement for the evidence storage facility, a $2,604,971 first‑phase jail utility and remodel project, and a $2,403,806.54 contract for the Schoonover Road Project #1. Additionally, the board approved a resolution to vacate alleys in the Hedricks 1st Addition of Cunningham.

• Approved June payroll of $607,693.16 and benefits of $319,473.99 (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers totaling $1,075,919.13 (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution R-018-2025 to dissolve Auditor petty‑cash fund (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution R-019-2025 to dissolve Central Services petty‑cash fund (motion carried)
• Approved $150,000 transfer from Current Expense Fund #001 to Courthouse O&M Fund #501 (motion carried)
• Authorized $12,000 Additional Service Agreement for Evidence Storage Facility (consensus authorization)
• Authorized $2,604,971 first phase of Jail Utility and Remodel project using grant funds (consensus authorization)
• Approved $2,403,806.54 contract with Culbert Construction for Schoonover Road Project #1 (motion carried)

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Commissioners will meet to conduct a Board of Health meeting and a Board Workshop. The workshop will focus on Integrated Health Care Services.

• Board of Health Meeting
• Board Workshop regarding Integrated Health Care Services

The board approved the meeting agenda. They concurred to keep the existing agreement with Spokane County BHO/ASO for managing Criminal Justice Treatment Account funds. Commissioners authorized the Chairman to sign a purchase agreement with Northwest Open Access Network to buy a 2‑inch conduit segment for $8,500. Commissioner Garza was appointed to the canvassing board for the August primary, with Commissioner Blankenship as alternate.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Concurred to continue Spokane County BHO/ASO partnership for CJTA funding
• Authorized Chairman to sign Purchase and Sale Agreement with Northwest Open Access Network for 2‑inch conduit, $8,500 (motion carried)
• Appointed Miguel A. Garza to serve on canvassing board for August 5, 2025 primary election
• Designated Dan C. Blankenship as alternate canvassing board member if Garza unavailable

Adams County Board of Health

The Adams County Board of Health will hold its regular meeting on July 9, 2025. The agenda includes a Health Officer Update, Board Updates, and a session for discussion and decisions on pending health matters. The Board may also add, delete, or act on any item not listed on the agenda.

• Approval of Minutes
• Health Officer Update
• Board Updates
• Board Discussion/Decision Items – Morning Session
• Executive Session

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Commissioners will meet to review routine vouchers and inventory disposal. The board is scheduled to discuss items regarding Human Resources, Public Works, the Finance Committee, and a JDAI Implementation Agreement.

• JDAI Implementation Agreement #2563-64295
• Disposal of inventory for Central Services and Superior Court
• Closed session for collective bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(b)

The board approved a $2,403,806.54 contract to Culbert Construction for Schoonover Road Project #1. It also authorized a $56,000 Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative agreement with the state. Additional approvals included the agenda, consent agenda, June 24‑25 minutes, $1.72 M in vouchers, disposal of inventory for two departments, and a waiver of the entrance conference for the 2024 financial audit.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda (motion carried)
• Approved June 24‑25 preliminary minutes (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers totaling $1,720,827.09 (motion carried)
• Approved disposal of inventory for Central Services and Superior Court (motion carried)
• Waived entrance conference for the 2024 financial statement/federal audit (consensus authorization)
• Awarded Schoonover Road Project #1 to Culbert Construction for $2,403,806.54 (motion carried)
• Authorized Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative agreement for $56,000 (motion carried)

Adams County Commissioners

The Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on July 2, 2025. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, and approval of the agenda. The board will discuss topics from Central Services, Building and Planning, GIS, and Emergency Management. At 11:00 a.m., a bid opening will be held for the Schoonover Road Project #1 (CRP‑180).

• Bid opening for Schoonover Road Project #1 (CRP‑180)
• Board discussion: Central Services (Alex Igbinoba)
• Board discussion: Building and Planning (Andie Lorenz)
• Board discussion: Geographic Information Systems (Cory Stolsig)
• Board discussion: Emergency Management (Sandi Duffey)

The commissioners approved the agenda with an added collective bargaining session. They authorized the chairman to sign a Master Optical Fiber and Facilities Lease with Inland Cellular, LLC. Bids were opened for the Schoonover Road Project #1, but no contract was awarded at this meeting.

• Approved agenda addition for a collective bargaining session (motion carried)
• Authorized Chairman to sign Master Optical Fiber and Facilities Lease with Inland Cellular, LLC (motion carried)
• Opened bids for Schoonover Road Project #1 (no award made)

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Board of Commissioners will review routine items on the consent agenda, including preliminary minutes, payroll and benefits, vouchers, and an inventory disposal for the Sheriff's Office. They will also hold a discussion on a Public Works matter. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Approve June 17 and 18, 2025 Preliminary Minutes
• Approve June 1-15, 2025 Payroll and Benefits
• Approve Vouchers
• Approve Inventory Disposal - Sheriff's Office
• Public Works discussion

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda, adopted payroll and benefit amounts for June 1‑15, 2025, and authorized payment of vouchers totaling $679,925.38. They also approved disposal of an outdated Xerox copier, authorized a replacement credit card for the Juvenile Department, signed the Washington State Auditor engagement letter, and approved a $1,151,670.36 payment to Culbert Construction for the Lind‑Hatton Road #3 project.

• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved June 1‑15 payroll $587,149.29 and benefits $108,170.64
• Approved vouchers totaling $679,925.38
• Approved disposal of outdated Xerox Phaser 4510 equipment
• Authorized replacement credit card for Juvenile Department (consensus)
• Authorized Chairman to sign Washington State Auditor engagement letter (consensus)
• Approved Pay Estimate #5 to Culbert Construction, $1,151,670.36 for Lind‑Hatton Road #3 project (motion carried)

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Commissioners will conduct standard meeting procedures, approve any agenda additions, and hold a board discussion on a coroner matter involving Cutforth and Alan Thompson. Public comment will be accepted, and other business may be addressed before adjournment.

• Public Comment
• Approval of/additions to agenda (action item)
• Board discussion on Coroner Cutforth / Alan Thompson

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda and adopted Resolution R-017-2025, which adopts Adams County's countywide planning policies for housing effective July 1, 2025. A public hearing on a proposed ordinance to set salaries for elected officials was scheduled for August 5, 2025. No action was taken on the jail utility remodel project or the coroner cost review.

• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Adopted Adams County Countywide Planning Policies for Housing (Resolution R-017-2025, motion carried)
• Scheduled public hearing on salary ordinance for Aug 5, 2025 at 1:30 p.m.
• No action taken on Jail Utility and Remodel Project
• No action taken on coroner cost review

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Board of Commissioners will review items in the Board Discussion/Decision morning session, including the Port of Othello, Public Works matters, and countywide planning policies on housing. They will also act on routine consent‑agenda items such as approving the June 10‑11, 2025 preliminary minutes. The meeting includes public comment, other business, and may move to executive session.

• Port of Othello – discussion item
• Public Works – discussion item
• Countywide Planning Policies on Housing – discussion item
• Approve June 10 and 11, 2025 Preliminary Minutes – consent agenda
• Executive Session – closed session

The board gave consensus authorization to send the 2025‑2030 Adams County Comprehensive Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan to the Washington Department of Ecology for review. The agenda and consent agenda were approved as presented, and the preliminary minutes for June 10‑11, 2025 were approved. The discussion on countywide housing planning policies was rescheduled for June 25, 2025. No actions were taken during the executive and closed sessions.

• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved preliminary minutes of June 10‑11, 2025 (motion carried)
• Authorized forwarding of solid waste management plan to Dept. of Ecology (consensus)
• Rescheduled countywide housing planning policies discussion to June 25, 2025

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Commissioners will open the regular meeting, approve the agenda, and conduct an executive session to evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public employment or review a public employee's performance, as permitted by RCW 42.30.110(1)(g). No other specific actions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of agenda (action item)
• Executive session to evaluate qualifications of a public employment applicant (RC.110(1)(g))

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda with two additions. They authorized offering a vacant health‑care position to Cheri E. Dowse at salary Range 6, Step 4. The discussion of the Countywide Housing Plan Policy was rescheduled to June 22, 2025. They also appointed Kyle Niehenke to the Planning Commission (District 2) and granted a step increase to Central Services Director Alex Igbinoba.

• Approved agenda with two additions (Integrated Health Care Services staffing request; Countywide Housing Plan Policy discussion) – motion carried
• Authorized offering vacant MHP/DCR position to Cheri E. Dowse – consensus authorization
• Rescheduled Countywide Housing Plan Policy discussion to June 22, 2025 – motion carried
• Appointed Kyle Niehenke to Adams County Planning Commission District 2, term June 18 2025–Mar 31 2027 – motion carried
• Granted step increase to Central Services Director Alex Igbinoba from R4/S4 to R4/S5 effective June 16 2025 – motion carried

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding countywide housing policies. The board will also discuss items related to human resources, public works, and tax title properties.

• Public Hearing: Adams County Countywide Housing Policies for Housing
• Emergency Management Contract E25-043, Amendment #1
• Planning Commission Appointment: Kyle Niehenke
• Treasurer Meise: Tax Title Properties

The commissioners approved agenda additions, the consent agenda, payroll and benefits, and vouchers totaling $620,392.95. They gave consensus authorization for the Othello Fair Board to replace 30 outdoor pole lights at the fairgrounds at no county cost. They also authorized the Chairman to sign Contract #E25-043 Amendment #1 for $35,570 and rescheduled the Integrated Health Care Services staffing discussion to June 18.

• Approved agenda additions: fair board request discussion and Integrated Health Care Services staffing request (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda (motion carried)
• Approved May 16‑31, 2025 payroll of $599,576.07 and benefits of $313,544.87 (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers totaling $620,392.95 (motion carried)
• Authorized Othello Fair Board to replace 30 outdoor pole lights at the fairgrounds (consensus authorization)
• Authorized Chairman to sign Contract #E25-043 Amendment #1 for $35,570 (motion carried)
• Rescheduled Integrated Health Care Services staffing request discussion to June 18, 2025 (motion carried)
• No action taken on Adams County Development Council Executive Director appointment to Planning Commission pending full board

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to discuss Integrated Health Care Services and an Indigent Defense Contract. The meeting will take place at the Adams County Courthouse in Ritzville.

• Approval of agenda additions
• Board of Health Meeting
• Integrated Health Care Services workshop
• Indigent Defense Contract workshop
• Adjournment

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda and authorized the chairman to sign a solid waste financial assistance agreement worth $100,865.354. They also authorized the signing of an interlocal cooperation agreement with Petrichor Broadband for telecommunication services. The board directed the prosecutor to begin renewal of the indigent defense contract and gave consensus authorization to cancel the current phishing‑software program after reviewing the existing contract. No action was taken on a $40,000 router purchase.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Authorized signing Solid Waste Management Financial Assistance Agreement $100,865.354 (motion carried)
• Authorized signing Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Petrichor Broadband (motion carried)
• Directed prosecutor to begin indigent defense contract renewal (no vote recorded)
• Authorized cancellation of current phishing‑software program pending contract review (consensus)
• No action on $40,000 router purchase (pending further consideration)

Adams County Board of Health

The Adams County Board of Health will hold its regular meeting on June 11, 2025. The agenda lists routine items such as public comment, approval of minutes, a health officer update, and board updates. The board may also add or delete items during the meeting. No specific policy proposals, contracts, or fee changes are mentioned.

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Board of Commissioners will review and approve routine items on the consent agenda, including preliminary minutes and vouchers. They will then hold a morning session to discuss human resources matters, public works topics, and a consulting services agreement. The meeting also includes public comment, board updates, and other business before adjourning.

• Approve May 27 and 28, 2025 Preliminary Minutes
• Approve Vouchers
• Human Resources discussion
• Public Works discussion
• Consulting Services Agreement

The board approved the meeting agenda as presented. The consent agenda and the preliminary minutes from May 27‑28 were also approved. The commissioners approved vouchers totaling $671,152.15 as audited by the county auditor. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda (motion carried)
• Approved preliminary minutes of May 27‑28, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers totaling $671,152.15 (motion carried)

Adams County Commissioners

The commissioners will approve the meeting agenda and then hold a board workshop. The workshop includes updates from the Building and Planning, Geographic Information Systems, Emergency Management, and Central Services departments. No other actions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of agenda (action item)
• Board workshop – Building and Planning department update
• Board workshop – Geographic Information Systems department update
• Board workshop – Emergency Management department update
• Board workshop – Central Services department update

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda as presented. They authorized Chairman Garza to sign Contract #E26-001 with the Washington State Military Department and the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council for $37,350 covering July 1 2025 through June 30 2026. Other departmental updates were informational only, and the broadband interlocal agreement was noted for future final approval.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Authorized signing of Emergency Management Contract #E26-001 for $37,350 (motion carried)

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Board will approve items on the consent agenda, including the May 20‑21, 2025 preliminary minutes and vouchers. They will discuss human resources and public works matters. A request for a county credit card for the Coroner Office will be considered.

• Approve May 20 and 21, 2025 Preliminary Minutes
• Approve Vouchers
• Human Resources discussion/decision
• Public Works discussion/decision
• Request for County Credit Card - Coroner Office

The board approved the agenda addition, the consent agenda, and a total of $195,094.51 in audited vouchers. They authorized a $368,231.34 payment to Culbert Construction for work on the Lind‑Hatton Road #3 Project and adopted a resolution to open bids for the Schoonover Road Project on July 2. The coroner department received a $5,000 county credit card and the Board of Equalization adjudications from April 23 were adopted.

• Approved agenda addition (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda (motion carried)
• Approved audited vouchers totaling $195,094.51 (motion carried)
• Approved Pay Estimate #4 to Culbert Construction, $368,231.34 for Lind‑Hatton Road #3 (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution R-016-2025 to open bids for Schoonover Road Project #1 (motion carried)
• Authorized county credit card for coroner department, $5,000 limit (consensus)
• Adopted and distributed Board of Equalization adjudications from April 23, 2025 (motion carried)

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Commissioners will hold their regular meeting on May 28, 2025. They will approve the agenda and hold an elected‑official forum that has been moved to the Public Works Conference Room. No other specific actions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of or additions to agenda (action item)
• Elected Official Forum (relocated to Public Works Conference Room)

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda, which included a review of broadband provider documents and a special‑occasion license application. They gave consensus authorization for Chairman Garza to sign the special‑occasion license for the Lind Lions Club events on June 13‑14, 2025. Broadband project documents were forwarded to the commissioners for review and will be discussed at the June 3 meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (broadband review and license application) – motion carried
• Authorized Chairman Garza to sign special‑occasion license for Lind Lions Club arena events June 13‑14 2025
• Forwarded broadband fiber‑to‑the‑home project documents for commissioner review; discussion scheduled for June 3

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Board of Commissioners will consider routine consent items, including approval of preliminary minutes, payroll and benefits, and vouchers. After the consent agenda, the board will discuss three specific topics in the morning session: the Port of Othello, Public Works, and the Finance Committee. The meeting also includes public comment, board updates, and an executive session.

• Approve May 13 and 14, 2025 Preliminary Minutes (Consent Agenda)
• Approve May 1‑15, 2025 Payroll and Benefits (Consent Agenda)
• Approve Vouchers (Consent Agenda)
• Board Discussion – Port of Othello
• Board Discussion – Public Works

The board approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda as presented. They approved the May 1‑15 payroll of $592,867.15 and benefits of $110,838.32. They approved vouchers totaling $552,582.84 across multiple fund numbers. No other policy decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved preliminary minutes of May 13 and 14, 2025
• Approved May 1‑15 payroll of $592,867.15 and benefits of $110,838.32
• Approved vouchers totaling $552,582.84 (funds 001, 103, 103A, 112, 108, 115, 321, 401, 501, 590)

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Commissioners will meet to discuss and decide on countywide planning policies for housing. The board will also address items regarding the Adams County Coroner.

• Countywide Planning Policies for Housing
• Adams County Coroner

The board approved the meeting agenda. Commissioners authorized the chairman to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Local 1374, WSCCCE-AFSCME. They set a public comment session on the countywide housing policies for June 17, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. in Room 202 of the courthouse.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Authorized Chairman to sign MOU with Local 1374, WSCCCE-AFSCME (motion carried)
• Scheduled public comment session on housing policies for June 17, 2025 at 1:30 p.m., Room 202

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Board of Commissioners will consider routine consent agenda items, including approval of the May 6‑7, 2025 preliminary minutes, vouchers, and Resolution No. R‑015‑2025 to transfer funds from Current Expense Fund #001 to Courthouse O&M Fund #501. They will also discuss human resources matters and public‑works topics such as a general session and the Evidence Building. The meeting includes standard procedural items and an executive session.

• Approve May 6 and 7, 2025 Preliminary Minutes
• Approve Vouchers
• Approve Resolution No. R-015-2025 transferring funds from Expense Fund #001 to Courthouse O&M Fund #501
• Board Discussion – Human Resources
• Public Works topics: General Session and Evidence Building

The Adams County Board approved the Schoonover Road Project #2 with an estimated cost of $5,101,000 and authorized $2,919,067 in RAP funding. It also approved a $150,000 transfer from Current Expense Fund #001 to the Courthouse O&M Fund #501, and authorized the chairman to sign Change Order #3 extending the Broadband Fiber to the Home Phase 1 contract to 170 working days. Additional approvals included the Herman Road funding increase, a consultant agreement for the Gottlieb Hille Bridge, and public access through the courthouse front doors.

• Approved Schoonover Road Project #2, estimated cost $5,101,000 (motion carried)
• Authorized $2,919,067 RAP funding for Schoonover Road Project #2 (motion carried)
• Approved $150,000 transfer from Current Expense Fund #001 to Courthouse O&M Fund #501 (motion carried)
• Authorized chairman to sign Broadband Fiber to the Home Change Order #3 extending contract to 170 days (motion carried)
• Authorized e‑signing of RAP Funding Agreement Amendment #2 for Herman Road #2, increasing funding to $2,784,600 (motion carried)
• Approved consultant agreement for Gottlieb Hille Bridge #197‑1, amount $135,210.84 (motion carried)
• Authorized opening of courthouse front doors to public access (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda, agenda addition, and preliminary minutes (motions carried)

Adams County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to conduct a workshop focused on department updates. The primary discussion item is Integrated Health Care Services.

• Board Workshop regarding Integrated Health Care Services

The board approved the meeting agenda and authorized the chairman to sign three agreements: a Hearing Examiner Services contract at $250 per hour, a consolidated health‑care services contract with no change to the $1,834,244 award, and a broadband project amendment extending the contract to Dec. 31, 2026 and reducing withholding to 2%. The commissioners postponed any action on the Citizens’ Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials until after a public hearing.

• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Authorized signing of Hearing Examiner Services agreement at $250/hr (motion carried)
• Authorized signing of Integrated Health Care Services contract amendment; contract award remains $1,834,244 (motion carried)
• Authorized signing of Fiber to the Home broadband contract amendment extending end date to Dec 31 2026 and changing withholding to 2% (motion carried)
• Postponed decision on elected officials’ salary commission pending a public hearing (no vote recorded)

Adams County Board of Health

The Board will open with a call to order, hear public comment, and approve any agenda additions and the previous meeting minutes. The Health Officer will provide an update, followed by board updates and discussion of any items the Board adds. The meeting may also include other business and an executive session before adjournment.

Adams County Commissioners

The Adams County Board of Commissioners will consider routine consent agenda items, including approval of the April 22‑23, 2025 preliminary meeting minutes, the April 16‑30, 2025 payroll and benefits, and vouchers. They will also hold a Human Resources general session and a Public Works general session for discussion. No other public hearings or bid openings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Approve April 22 and 23, 2025 Preliminary Minutes
• Approve April 16‑30, 2025 Payroll and Benefits
• Approve Vouchers
• Human Resources General Session
• Public Works General Session

The board approved the agenda, consent agenda, and minutes from April. They authorized the April 16‑30 payroll of $596,809.95 and benefits of $319,505.88. Vouchers totaling $757,792.43 were approved, and two Martin Hall appointments were confirmed. A proclamation recognizing National Police Week was also authorized.

• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved April 22‑23 preliminary minutes (motion carried)
• Approved payroll $596,809.95 and benefits $319,505.88 (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers totaling $757,792.43 (motion carried)
• Re‑appointed Jay R. Weise to Martin Hall Consortium Board (1‑year term) (motion carried)
• Re‑appointed Priscilla Olascon to Martin Hall Consortium TAC (2‑year term) (motion carried)
• Authorized proclamation for National Police Week (motion carried)

Adams County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review routine consent items and hold discussions regarding Human Resources and Public Works. No public hearings or bid openings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Approval of April 15 and 16, 2025 Preliminary Minutes
• Approval of April 1-15, 2025 Payroll and Benefits
• Approval of Sheriff's Office inventory disposal
• Discussion items for Human Resources
• Discussion items for Public Works