Cowlitz County public meetings in 2025
77 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BOCC Agenda
The Board of Commissioners will consider several contracts and project updates, including a homeless housing plan and road improvements. The meeting includes a request for proposals for landfill gas management and a public hearing notice for a rural subdivision.
- Public hearing for Cooper Hill Subdivision Preliminary Rural Subdivision Plan on January 13, 2026
- Request for Proposals for landfill gas management services for County-owned landfills
- Change Order No. 3 for S. Cloverdale Road / Confer Road Intersection projects for $6,300.00
- 2025-2030 Cowlitz Homeless Housing Plan
- Interlocal agreement for District Court Services with the City of Longview
BOCC Weekly Public Meeting Calendar/Agenda
The Board of County Commissioners meets Dec. 29-31, 2025, for agenda item review, HR sessions, and a business meeting. No specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed; the agenda is largely procedural with department updates and executive sessions as needed.
- Finance Department, Sheriff Department, Public Works, and Building & Planning reviews on Dec. 29
- Human Resources Requests and Planning Commission items on Dec. 29
- Public Works Update on Dec. 31
- Executive sessions per RCW 42.30.110 and 42.30.140 as needed
- Dec. 31 Work Session canceled
BOCC Agenda
The Board will hold public hearings and vote on resolutions adopting the 2026-2027 biennial budget, the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program, the 2026 Annual Construction Program, and the Five-Year Capital Plan. They will also consider fee schedule updates for equipment rental and water/sewer services, and the dissolution of a substance abuse fund. Consent agenda items include contract extensions for dike road and bridge work, animal shelter services, and WSU Extension programs.
- Resolution adopting the 2026 & 2027 Biennial Budget
- Resolution to adopt the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program
- Resolution adopting a Fee Schedule for Water/Sewer
- Supplemental Agreement No. 5 for Dike Road Reconstruction Project and Tower Road Rock Creek Bridge
- Amendment #1 to contract with Humane Society of Southwest Washington for animal shelter services ($9,250/month)
BOCC Weekly Public Meeting Calendar/Agenda
The Board of Commissioners will conduct a budget management review and a regular public meeting agenda item review. Discussions will cover various departments including Finance, Sheriff, Public Works, and Health & Human Services. The board will also address human resources requests and risk management updates.
- Budget Management Review involving Elections and Finance Department
- Regular Public Meeting Agenda Item Review for Sheriff, Health & Human Services, and Public Works
- Human Resources Requests and Collective Bargaining executive session
- Risk Pool Update
BOCC Agenda
The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2025-2030 Local Homeless Housing Plan. The board is also considering several contracts for health services, jail security, and affordable housing construction.
- Public hearing on the 2025-2030 Local Homeless Housing Plan
- Contract amendment with Lower Columbia CAP for affordable housing not to exceed $695,000
- Addendum for Northwest Enforcement, Inc. jail security not to exceed $530,096 for guards and $19,458 for a vehicle
- Contract with PreventionMD, L for Health Officer services totaling $159,984
- Amendment with Terracon Consultants, Inc. for public works material testing increasing the total to $250,000
BOCC Weekly Public Meeting Calendar/Agenda
The provided document is a general weekly meeting calendar. It lists recurring sessions including budget management reviews, human resources requests, and a business meeting with bid openings.
- Budget Management Review
- Human Resources Requests
- Bid Openings during Wednesday Business Meeting
- Public Works Update
- Board of Health meeting (4th Tuesday of each month)
BOCC Agenda
The Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners will vote on contracts, interlocal agreements, and resolutions at its December 9, 2025 meeting. Items include election agreements for diking districts, jail facility contracts with neighboring cities, and budget certifications for emergency services and special districts.
- Bid award to Western United Civil Group for Allender Road Bridge Replacement at $1,647,545.25
- Amendment to landfill services contract increasing maximum payable to $2,200,000 for closure and upgrades
- Interlocal jail facility agreements with Longview, Kelso, Kalama, Woodland, and Castle Rock at $107.55 per prisoner daily through June 30, 2028
- Interagency agreement with WSDA for $5,000 noxious weed eradication grant
- $120,000 contract with BGSF for PeopleSoft support services
BOCC Weekly Public Meeting Calendar/Agenda
The Board of Commissioners will conduct a series of meetings including a budget management review and a 2026-2027 budget work session. Other discussions will cover facilities, human resources, and public works updates.
- 2026-2027 Budget Work Session
- Budget Management Review
- Public Works Update
- Human Resources Requests
- Building & Planning review
BOCC Agenda
Regular Board of Commissioners agenda items have been moved to December 9, 2025. The Board of Health will meet at 10:00 a.m. to discuss health alliances and avian flu.
- Health Officer discussion regarding Avian 'Bird' Flu
- Discussion of Health Alliances
BOCC Weekly Public Meeting Calendar/Agenda
The Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners has a full week of meetings starting December 1, including a budget management review, a regular public meeting, and a business meeting focused on public works and housing.
- Budget Management Review (Dec 1)
- Regular Public Meeting (Dec 2)
- Board of Health Meeting (Dec 2)
- Public Works Update (Dec 3)
- Housing Opportunities of Southwest Washington Work Session (Dec 3)
BOCC Agenda
The Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular public meeting on November 25, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The board will consider multiple agreements, including a $91,960 contract with Cowlitz County Child Advocates for Guardian Ad Litem services, and other professional service agreements for wastewater treatment, environmental analysis, and engineering projects. A public hearing is scheduled for December 16, 2025, on the 2025-2030 Local Homeless Housing Plan.
- $91,960 contract with Cowlitz County Child Advocates for Guardian Ad Litem services
- $17,750 contract with Creative Solutions Counseling for Functional Family Therapy services
- $22,920 contract with Darnell and Associates for Court-Ordered Outpatient Sex Offense Treatment
- Amendment to extend Gibbs & Olson agreement for Woodbrook Wastewater Treatment Plant replacement
- Software license renewal for Duo Security MFA at $56,039.04
BOCC Weekly Public Meeting Calendar/Agenda
The Board of Commissioners will hold an agenda item review and human resources session on Monday, followed by a regular public meeting and work session on Tuesday. Meetings scheduled for Wednesday, November 26, are canceled due to the office being closed.
- Agenda Item Review including IT, Public Works, and Finance
- Human Resources requests and Volunteer Boards & Committees
- Health & Human Services contracts update
- Work session regarding Community House on Broadway
- Executive sessions for potential litigation and contract negotiations
BOCC Agenda
The regular public meeting scheduled for November 18, 2025, was canceled due to a lack of quorum.
BOCC Weekly Public Meeting Calendar/Agenda
The provided document is a general weekly calendar of meetings rather than a specific agenda. It lists recurring sessions including budget management reviews, human resources requests, and a business meeting.
- Budget Management Review
- Human Resources Requests
- Bid Openings
- Public Works Update
- Board of Health meeting (4th Tuesday of each month)
BOCC Agenda
The Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners canceled its regular public meeting scheduled for November 11, 2025.
BOCC Weekly Public Meeting Calendar/Agenda
The provided document is a general weekly meeting calendar. It lists recurring sessions including budget management reviews, human resources requests, and a regular public meeting, but does not contain specific agenda items for the dates listed.
- Budget Management Review
- Human Resources and Executive Sessions
- Regular Public Meeting
- Bid Openings and Public Works Update during Wednesday Business Meeting
- Board of Health meeting (4th Tuesday of each month)
BOCC Agenda
The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding Community Development Block Grant applications and a rural subdivision plat. The board is also reviewing several infrastructure contracts and health insurance contribution changes for county unions.
- Public hearing for KT West Subdivision preliminary rural subdivision plat on Paine Road
- Public hearings for 2024-2025 CDBG close out and 2025-2026 CDBG applications
- Supplemental agreement with WSP-USA for Tower Road Culvert Replacement Project increasing cost by $500,000
- Supplemental agreement with Otak, Inc. for Allender Road Stillwater Creek Fish Passage Project increasing cost by $207,834.60
- Professional Services Agreement with Facet, Inc. for Critical Areas update totaling $75,000
BOCC Weekly Public Meeting Calendar/Agenda
The Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners’ weekly public meeting calendar for 2025-11-03 contains only procedural and boilerplate items. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled for decision or discussion. Meetings include citizen comments and executive sessions as permitted by state law, but no substantive agenda items are provided.
BOCC Agenda
The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2025 Budget Amendment. The board is also reviewing several interlocal agreements for records management and various service contracts.
- Public hearing for 2025 Budget Amendment
- Bid award to JL Storedahl & Sons for rock delivery stockpile: $91,286.00
- Contract amendment for Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) in Jails: $437,000
- Spillman Records Management cost-share agreements with Castle Rock, Woodland, Kelso, Kalama, and Longview
- Proposed public hearing for KT West Subdivision plat approval on Paine Road
BOCC Weekly Public Meeting Calendar/Agenda
The Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners is holding a series of public meetings this week, including budget workshops, a regular public meeting, and a business meeting. Items discussed include revenue and expenses, levies, public works updates, and a 5-year capital improvement plan. Citizen comments are scheduled under state law.
BOCC Agenda
The Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular Tuesday meeting on October 21, 2025, where it will certify 2026 budgets for three flood-control districts and ratify a $2,908,870.72 contract completion for the 2025 Countywide Pavement Overlay project. The board will also consider proclamations, bid awards, easements, and routine administrative updates.
- Certify 2026 budgets for Silver Lake, Lexington, and Consolidated Diking Improvement Districts
- Ratify $2,908,870.72 completion of 2025 Countywide Pavement Overlay project
- Award $62,290.24 bid to L Rock Industries for snow sand purchase
- Approve emergency storm drain repair contract on Sweet Birch Drive
- Extend Pleasant Hill Road Temporary Bridge Replacement Project agreement to December 31, 2027
BOCC Weekly Public Meeting Calendar/Agenda
The Board of Commissioners will conduct a series of workshops and meetings from October 20-22, 2025. Discussions will focus on budget items, fee setting, and departmental reviews for Public Works, the Prosecuting Attorney, and Health & Human Services.
- Emerald City Health Proposal
- Local Homeless/Housing Plan
- 6-Year Road Plan
- Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. workshop
- Public Works Budget Workshop including Equipment Revolving Reserve and Shooting Range
BOCC Weekly Public Meeting Calendar/Agenda
The agenda provides a general calendar of meetings for the week, including a Budget Workshop and a Business Meeting. Most items are procedural or listed as general categories without specific project details.
- Budget Management Review
- Budget Workshop
- Bid Openings
- Public Works Update
- Human Resources Requests
BOCC Agenda
The Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular Tuesday meeting on October 7, 2025, where it will consider multiple contracts, resolutions, and public hearings. Key decisions include approving a $1.49 million landfill gas system contract and authorizing an emergency sewer repair on Sweet Birch Drive. The board will also discuss public hearings for Community Development Block Grant funding and a new wildfire detection system contract.
- $1,490,176.49 contract with Glacier Environmental Services for Headquarters Landfill Gas Collection and Control System
- Emergency contract with Advanced Excavating Specialist, LLC to repair collapsed storm sewer on Sweet Birch Drive
- Call for public hearing on November 4, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. to close out 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant
- Call for public hearing on November 4, 2025 at 9:45 a.m. for 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant applications
- Contract with Pano AL, Inc. for Pano Rapid Detect wildfire detection system
BOCC Weekly Public Meeting Calendar/Agenda
The provided text is a weekly public meeting calendar. It outlines a schedule of recurring sessions including budget reviews, human resources requests, and a business meeting.
- Budget Management Review
- Human Resources and Executive Sessions
- Budget Workshop
- Bid Openings
- Public Works Update
BOCC Agenda
The Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 2025 budget amendment to create a Sheriff Equipment & Technology Replacement Fund. The board will also vote on contracts totaling over $22 million, including a $11.7 million housing stability program and a $1.5 million landfill gas system expansion. Routine items like vouchers, deeds, and canceled health board meetings are also on the agenda.
- Public hearing scheduled for 2025 Budget Amendment and Sheriff Equipment & Technology Replacement Fund
- Change Order No. 1 for Countywide Pavement Striping project: $10,586 increase to $549,094 total
- Personal Services Agreement with Mediko for inmate healthcare: $4,000,827 first-year cost
- Contract with Washington State Department of Commerce for homelessness services: up to $11,737,213 over 2 years
- Bid award to Glacier Environmental Services for landfill gas system expansion: $1,490,176.49
BOCC Weekly Public Meeting Calendar/Agenda
The Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners will hold multiple public meetings from September 29 to October 1, 2025, including budget workshops, a regular public meeting, and a business meeting. The agenda includes updates from departments like Public Works, Corrections, and Health & Human Services, as well as citizen comment periods and executive sessions.
- Budget workshops on September 30 and October 1
- Regular public meeting on September 30 at 9:00 a.m.
- Board of Health meeting canceled on September 30
- Public Works update scheduled for October 1
BOCC Agenda
The Board of Commissioners will consider bids for road materials and civil engineering services. The meeting includes a decision on a change order for the Erick Creek Fish Passage project and the approval of over $4 million in vouchers.
- Bids for 3,500 tons of rock for road shops in Longview, Kelso, and Kalama
- Request for Qualifications for as-needed civil engineering services for County Road projects
- Change Order No. 4 for Erick Creek Fish Passage project adding $45,138.98
- Personal Services Agreement with Everle Vivian/Helsman for $36,316.78
- Public hearing call for October 21 to adopt an ordinance regarding RCW 36.32.120(11)
BOCC Weekly Public Meeting Calendar/Agenda
The Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners has a full schedule of meetings from September 22 to 24, 2025, including budget reviews, a public works update, and a workshop on Mount St. Helens.
- Budget Management Review (Sept 22)
- Mount St. Helens Discussion (Sept 23)
- Budget Workshop (Sept 23)
- Public Works Update (Sept 24)
- Work Sessions (Sept 24)
BOCC Agenda
The Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners will meet September 16–17, 2025, to certify 2026 budgets for Consolidated Diking Improvement District No. 3, Drainage Improvement District No. 1, and Diking Improvement District No. 15. The board will also vote on several contracts, including a health-care services extension for the jail and a $7,403 increase for the Toutle Water System Improvement project.
- Amendment #4 with NaphCare to extend jail health-care contract through October 30, 2025
- Amendment No. 5 to RH2 Engineering contract for Toutle Water System Improvement, increasing total to $507,289
- Resolution to certify 2026 budget for Consolidated Diking Improvement District No. 3
- Resolution to certify 2026 budget for Drainage Improvement District No. 1
- Resolution to certify 2026 budget for Diking Improvement District No. 15
BOCC Weekly Public Meeting Calendar/Agenda
The Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners holds three days of public meetings to review budget allocations for 2026, including allocations for behavioral health tax, information technology, risk management, and sheriff equipment. The agenda includes workshops, departmental reviews, and public comment periods.
- 2026 Budget Workshop with Behavioral Health Tax allocation
- Information Technology Cost Allocation discussion
- Sheriff Allocation for Equipment Fund
- Motorpool & Facilities Cost Allocation review
- Building & Planning department allocation
BOCC Agenda
The Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular public meeting on September 9, 2025, to conduct formal business including approving a lease agreement with Janus Youth Programs for Washington Street properties and amending a contract with the Washington State Department of Health to add funding for public health services. The board will also consider calls for hearings on 2026 levies and fees, and authorize a lease amendment with Weyerhaeuser for internet improvements at the Headquarters Landfill.
- Lease agreement with Janus Youth Programs for Washington Street properties to provide Youth Outreach Services
- First Amendment to Communications Site Lease with Weyerhaeuser to improve internet speeds at Headquarters Landfill
- Call for Hearing on 2026 Levies for Road Fund and General Fund scheduled for November 25, 2025
- Call for Hearing on Setting of Fees, Five-year County Capital Program, and 2026-2027 Budgets scheduled for December 2, 2025
- Contract Amendment 25-002 with Washington State Department of Health to add funding for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response, Foundational Public Health Services, and Perinatal Hepatitis B
BOCC Weekly Public Meeting Calendar/Agenda
The Board of Commissioners will conduct a series of meetings from September 8-10, 2025. These sessions include budget management reviews, human resources discussions, and departmental updates for Public Works and Health & Human Services.
- Budget Management Review for Coroner and Facilities Department
- Review of Finance, Public Works, and Health & Human Services agenda items
- Discussion on Homeless Housing Taskforce and Volunteer Boards & Committees
- Work session regarding Workforce Southwest Washington
- Infrastructure & Land Management Leadership Update
BOCC Weekly Public Meeting Calendar/Agenda
The Board of Commissioners will meet on September 3 to discuss public works, the Sheriff's Office, and court security. The agenda includes an executive session regarding potential litigation.
- Public Works Update
- Sheriff's Office discussion
- Court Security discussion
- Executive Session regarding potential litigation (RCW 42.30.110(1)(i))
BOCC Agenda
The Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners will review infrastructure contracts, including bridge and road work. The meeting also includes a Board of Health session to discuss fee schedules and by-law changes.
- WSDOT Local Agency Agreement for Allender Road Bridge Replacement totaling $2,254,000
- Bid award to Titan Earthwork for high-density polyethylene pipe for $47,911.85
- Change Order No. 2 with Lakeside Industries for 2025 Countywide Pavement Overlay Project for $76,899.72
- Request for Proposal for mobile thermal imaging fire detection at Headquarters Landfill
- HHS proposed Fee Schedule Changes and B.O.H. By-Laws proposed changes
BOCC Weekly Public Meeting Calendar/Agenda
The Board of Commissioners will hold a series of meetings from August 25-27, 2025. Discussions include budget management, human resources requests, and public works updates. Several sessions on Wednesday were canceled due to a lack of quorum.
- Budget Management Review covering Event Center, Shooting Range, and Finance Department
- Human Resources Requests and Justice/Public Safety Leadership Meeting Update
- Collective Bargaining and Security executive sessions
- Regular Public Meeting and Board of Health meeting on August 26
- Public Works and Work Sessions on August 27 canceled (No Quorum)
BOCC Agenda
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to amend Chapter 6.12 for Animal Control. The body is also considering several interlocal agreements and the adoption of alternative dates for the 2026-2027 biennial budgets.
- Public hearing to amend Chapter 6.12 for Animal Control
- $550,000 grant to Rotary Foundation of Woodland for Phase I Scott Hill Park & Sports Complex
- $121,000 grant agreement with Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments for a dredge material and Mt. Saint Helen's sand study
- Reimbursement agreement with Washington State Administrative Office of the Court up to $62,044.00
- Resolution adopting alternative dates for 2026-2027 Biennial Cowlitz County Budgets
BOCC Weekly Public Meeting Calendar/Agenda
The Board of Commissioners will conduct a series of meetings from August 18-20, 2025. These sessions include budget management reviews, human resources requests, and departmental updates.
- Budget Management Review for Office of Public Defense and Water/Sewer Department
- Regular Public Meeting Agenda Item Review for Sheriff's Office, Public Works, and Finance
- Human Resources requests and Janus House discussion
- Review of Equipment Replacement Fund
- Discussion of Health & Human Services fee schedule and contracts
BOCC Agenda
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding a 2025 budget amendment, parking violation fines, and a Comprehensive Plan amendment for land near Killdeer Road. The board is also reviewing several contracts for jail food services and environmental grants.
- Contract with Lakeside Industries for Administration Building Asphalt Replacement for $205,957.53
- Public hearing for an ordinance establishing fines for parking violations
- Comprehensive Plan amendment for 53.61 acres in the vicinity of Killdeer Road
- Grant agreement with Department of Ecology for $91,700.00 for litter and illegal dump cleanup
- Amendment to Trinity Services Group agreement increasing juvenile facility meal prices from $2.00 to $2.07
BOCC Weekly Public Meeting Calendar/Agenda
The provided document is a weekly calendar of meetings rather than a specific agenda. It lists recurring sessions for budget management, human resources, and public works updates.
- Budget Management Review
- Human Resources Requests
- Bid Openings
- Public Works Update
BOCC Agenda
The Board of Commissioners will review a consent agenda including bids for infrastructure and range management. The board is also considering interagency agreements for weed control and a cybersecurity software purchase.
- Call for bids for the Cowlitz County Headquarters Landfill 2025 Gas Collection and Control System (GCCS) Expansion Project
- Request for Proposals for operators to manage the Cowlitz Public Shooting Range
- Purchase of CrowdStrike Falcon Complete for $84,110.88
- Interagency Agreement with U.S. Forest Service to treat noxious weeds in Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
- Interagency Agreement with Washington State Department of Agriculture to control knotweed in riparian corridors
BOCC Weekly Public Meeting Calendar/Agenda
The Board of Commissioners will conduct a series of meetings from August 4-6, 2025. These sessions include a budget management review and agenda item reviews for various county departments.
- Budget Management Review for Building & Planning, Risk Management, and Corrections/Offender Services
- Agenda Item Review for Information Technology, Public Works, and Noxious Weeds
- Human Resources requests and real estate executive session
- Public Works update during Wednesday's business meeting
BOCC Agenda
The Board of Commissioners will review a consent agenda featuring several contracts and a public records policy update. The Board of Health will also meet to discuss county health priorities and a school garden project.
- Contract with Construction Ahead Inc. dba Pavement Surface Control for $159,886 for the 2025 Countywide Delineator project
- Financial Assistance Agreement with Washington State Department of Ecology for $482,626 for hazardous waste and recycling sites
- Interlocal Agreements with the City of Kalama for South Cloverdale Road and South Cloverdale Road - Confer Road Intersection Projects
- Adoption of an updated Public Records Policy and rescinding of Resolution No. 24-084
- Approval of vouchers and warrants totaling $4,988,425.01
BOCC Weekly Public Meeting Calendar/Agenda
The Board of Commissioners will hold a series of meetings from July 28-30, 2025. These sessions include budget management reviews, human resources requests, and a regular public meeting.
- Budget Management Review covering Health & Human Services and Finance Department
- Human Resources requests and Building & Planning review
- Executive Session regarding potential litigation
- Regular Public Meeting on July 29
- Board of Health meeting on July 29
BOCC Agenda
The Board of Commissioners will review several contracts and equipment purchases. The board is also scheduling public hearings for traffic code amendments and a comprehensive plan map amendment.
- Contract with Dirt & Aggregate, Inc for 2025 Countywide Guardrail project for $298,888
- Purchase of 68 Dell computers and laptops for $190,381.82
- Call for public hearing to amend Traffic Code 11.04 regarding parking signage and fines
- Call for public hearing for Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment for 51.5 acres on Killdeer Road
- Call for bids for High Density Polyethylene Pipe
BOCC Weekly Public Meeting Calendar/Agenda
The Board of Commissioners will hold a series of meetings from July 21-23, 2025. Discussions include budget management, human resources requests, and workshops regarding the Department of Ecology and a mental health facility.
- Budget Management Review
- Port of Woodland Letter of Support
- Rose Way Industrial Park
- Department of Ecology workshop
- Mental Health Facility workshop
BOCC Agenda
The Board of Commissioners will review a contract amendment for housing offenders and the 2025 operating budget for the Southwest Washington Regional Airport. The board is also scheduling a public hearing regarding animal control ordinances.
- Contract amendment with WA Department of Corrections to house offenders through June 30, 2027, at a per diem rate of $114.49
- Southwest Washington Regional Airport 2025 Operating Budget
- Call for public hearing on August 19, 2025, to amend Chapter 6.12 for Animal Control
- Interlocal Agreement with Cowlitz 9-1-1 for $123,193 to upgrade the Public Safety Radio System
- Approval of vouchers and payroll totaling $4,507,103.86
BOCC Weekly Public Meeting Calendar/Agenda
The provided document is a procedural calendar of meetings for the week. It lists scheduled times for budget reviews, human resources sessions, and a regular public meeting, but does not contain specific action items or proposals.
- Budget Management Review
- Human Resources and Executive Sessions
- Regular Public Meeting
- Bid Openings and Public Works Update during Wednesday Business Meeting
- Board of Health meeting (scheduled for 4th Tuesday of the month)
BOCC Agenda
The Board of Commissioners will call for a public hearing on August 12, 2025, regarding a budget amendment and the dissolving of the Cumulative Reserve Fund. The board is also reviewing several infrastructure agreements and service contracts.
- Call for hearing on 2025 Budget Amendment & Dissolving Cumulative Reserve Fund
- Agreement with Fine Design Group for Tourism Market Analysis Services not to exceed $118,000
- Agreement with ALS Environmental for landfill and water/sewer testing increasing by $100,000 (total not to exceed $350,000)
- Change Order No. 1 for 2025 Countywide Pavement Overlay Project with Lakeside Industries increasing by $315,227
- Funding shifts for South Cloverdale Road and South Cloverdale Road/Confer Road Intersection projects from federal to local funds
BOCC Weekly Public Meeting Calendar/Agenda
The Board of Commissioners will hold a series of meetings from July 7-9, 2025. Discussions include budget management, human resources, and a work session regarding the Rotary Foundation of Woodland.
- Rotary Foundation of Woodland - Scott Hill Park Sports Complex work session
- Budget Management Review including Risk Management
- Regular Public Meeting Agenda Item Review covering Finance, Public Works, and Event Center
- Human Resources Requests and Leadership Retreat Update
- Public Works Update
BOCC Agenda
The Board of Commissioners will review several interlocal agreements and infrastructure contracts. The meeting includes decisions on road improvements, animal control services, and emergency inmate housing.
- Contract with Jeffries Construction LLC for South Cloverdale Rd and Confer Rd improvements for $7,256,372.86
- Contract with All Stripes, LLC for 2025 Countywide Pavement Striping for $538,508.00
- Bid award to J.L. Storedahl & Sons, Inc. for rock material transportation to Headquarters Landfill for $455,140.20
- Interlocal Agreement with cities of Castle Rock, Kalama, Kelso, Longview and Woodland for animal sheltering and control services
- Memorandum of Understanding with Skamania County for emergency housing of inmates during evacuations
BOCC Weekly Public Meeting Calendar/Agenda
The Board of Commissioners will hold several meetings to review budget management, human resources, and department updates. These sessions include reviews for Public Works, the Sheriff's Office, and the Prosecuting Attorney.
- Budget Management Review for Office of Financial Management and Roads Administration
- Hall of Justice Millig Project Update
- Regular Public Meeting Agenda Item Review for Building & Planning, Risk Management, and Corrections Department
- Human Resources Requests
- Public Works Update
BOCC Agenda
The Board of Commissioners will review a 10-year non-exclusive telecommunications franchise agreement. The board is also considering an interlocal agreement for workforce investment and approving several million dollars in vouchers.
- Resolution for a 10-year non-exclusive telecommunications franchise for Light Speed Networks
- Interlocal Agreement with Clark and Wahkiakum Counties for the Southwest Washington Workforce Investment Area (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2029)
- Approval of vouchers totaling $5,469,963.29
- Appointments and reappointments to the Southwest Washington Workforce Development Council
- Board of Health discussion on opioid funds and mental health workshop proposal
BOCC Weekly Public Meeting Calendar/Agenda
The Board of Commissioners has scheduled several review sessions and a regular public meeting. The Wednesday business meeting and work sessions are canceled due to a lack of quorum.
- Budget Management Review (Finance Department)
- Regular Public Meeting Agenda Item Review (Public Works)
- Human Resources and Executive Sessions
- Regular Public Meeting on June 24
- Board of Health meeting on June 24
BOCC Agenda
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several infrastructure contracts and law enforcement service extensions. The meeting includes approvals for road surfacing and guardrail projects, as well as appointments to the Sheriff's Office Civil Service Commission.
- Contract with Lakeside Industries for 2025 Countywide Pavement Overlay totaling $2,516,744
- Bid award to Dirt and Aggregate Interchange, Inc. for 2025 Countywide Guardrail Project for $298,888
- Contract extension with Motorola Solutions for Sheriff's Office cameras totaling $190,449
- Call for bids for a Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office storage building
- Bid award to JL Storedahl for road surfacing materials (May 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026)
BOCC Weekly Public Meeting Calendar/Agenda
The Board of Commissioners will hold several meetings from June 16-18, 2025. Discussions will cover budget management, human resources, and updates from the Sheriff and Public Works departments.
- Budget Management Review including Information Technology
- District Court Billing Rates work session
- Human Resources requests
- Sheriff Department and Public Works reviews
BOCC Agenda
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several interlocal agreements for public facility grants and service contracts. The meeting includes decisions on funding for fire training, water plant upgrades, and rail capacity.
- Interlocal Agreement with Port of Longview for $1,000,000 grant for North Rail Capacity Addition Project
- Interlocal Agreement with City of Kalama for $500,000 grant for Water Plant Upgrade
- Interlocal Agreement with Cowlitz Fire District #5 for $50,000 grant for Fire Training Facility
- Agreement with Housing Opportunities of Southwest Washington for supportive housing at Sunrise Village not to exceed $60,000
- Personal Service Agreement with Reliable Admin Solutions for Spillman Software technical support at $66,000 annually through 2028
BOCC Weekly Public Meeting Calendar/Agenda
The Board of Commissioners will hold a series of meetings from June 9-11, 2025. The sessions include budget management reviews, human resources requests, and work sessions on specific county projects.
- Tiny Home Projects discussion
- Interlocal Agreement Cowlitz County Public Facilities District discussion
- Civil Service Commission for Sheriff's Department applications
- Budget Management Review for Assessor and Facilities Maintenance
- Closed Executive Session for Collective Bargaining
BOCC Agenda
The Board of Commissioners will consider bid awards for road and building projects and hold a public hearing on music festival code amendments. The board will also review an interlocal agreement with the City of Longview and approve over $4.7 million in vouchers.
- Bid award to Jeffries Construction LLC for South Cloverdale Road and South Cloverdale Road-Confer Road Intersection projects: $7,256,372.86
- Bid award to Weatherguard for Administration Building Roof Replacement: not to exceed $423,752.00
- Public hearing on Amendment to Cowlitz County Code 5.10 Music Festival
- Interlocal Agreement with the City of Longview for Building Code Administration, Plans Examination and Building Inspection Services
- RFP for Qualified Health Care Providers for Jail and Juvenile in-custody population
BOCC Weekly Public Meeting Calendar/Agenda
The Board of Commissioners will hold a series of meetings from June 2-4, 2025. Discussions include budget management, human resources, and work sessions focused on health and human services contracts and opioid settlements.
- Budget Management Review
- Review of items for Corrections, Building & Planning, Public Works, and Facilities Maintenance
- Volunteer board applications for Board of Equalization, Veteran's Advisory Board, and Homeless Housing Task Force
- Work session on Opioid Settlements
- Review of Health & Human Services Contracts
BOCC Agenda
The Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners is voting on multiple infrastructure contracts, including a $2.5 million countywide pavement overlay and a $2.3 million fish passage project. The board is also amending contracts for developmental disability services and homelessness assistance, with the latter seeing a funding reduction. Additionally, the board is holding a public hearing on the 2025 budget amendment and a telecommunications franchise request.
- Bid award to Lakeside Industries for the 2025 Countywide Pavement Overlay project totaling $2,516,744.
- Contract execution with Western United Civil Group, LLC for the Garlock Road Delameter Creek Fish Passage project at $2,349,120.20.
- Amendment 3 to the Washington State Department of Commerce contract to reduce funding for homelessness services to not exceed $8,050,177.00.
- Public hearing to consider a Non-Exclusive Telecommunications Franchise request from LS Networks.
- Public hearing on the 2025 Cowlitz County Budget Amendment.
BOCC Weekly Public Meeting Calendar/Agenda
The provided document is a general weekly meeting calendar. It lists recurring sessions for budget management, human resources, and public business, but contains no specific action items or decisions for the dates listed.
- Budget Management Review
- Human Resources and Executive Sessions
- Regular Public Meeting
- Board of Health meeting (4th Tuesday of each month)
- Business Meeting including bid openings and Public Works update
BOCC Agenda
The regular public meeting scheduled for May 20, 2025, has been canceled.
BOCC Weekly Public Meeting Calendar/Agenda
The Board of Commissioners will hold a Budget Management Review covering Juvenile Detention and Juvenile Probation, plus a Regular Public Meeting Agenda Item Review for Health & Human Services and Noxious Weeds. Both Monday meetings include citizen comments and possible executive sessions. Tuesday and Wednesday meetings are canceled.
- Budget Management Review includes Juvenile Detention and Juvenile Probation
- Regular Public Meeting Agenda Item Review for Health & Human Services (5/27/25 agenda) and Noxious Weeds (5/27/25 agenda)
- Human Resources and Executive Sessions meeting includes Human Resources Requests
- Citizen comments permitted at each meeting (limit 3 minutes)
- Tuesday May 20 and Wednesday May 21 meetings canceled
BOCC Agenda
The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to amend the county code regarding dangerous animals. The meeting also includes decisions on a new 20-lot subdivision and various public works contracts.
- Public hearing to amend Chapter 6.13 of County Code regarding Dangerous Animals
- Preliminary Subdivision Plat for Whiskey Flats, a 20-lot urban subdivision
- Personal Services Agreement with Children's Justice & Advocacy Center for $81,944
- County Road Project No. 819 to pave Primrose Road
- Call for bids for road surfacing materials for May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026
BOCC Weekly Public Meeting Calendar/Agenda
This is a weekly meeting calendar for the Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners from May 12-14, 2025, consisting of several meetings: a budget management review, a regular public meeting agenda item review, human resources and executive sessions, a regular public meeting, a business meeting, and work sessions. The agenda lists general topics such as solid waste, public works, sheriff, planning, risk management, and district court fees, but does not include specific proposals, dollar amounts, or votes. The Tuesday regular public meeting links to a separate agenda not provided here.
- Budget Management Review covering Auditor, Solid Waste Management, and Miscellaneous items
- Regular Public Meeting Agenda Item Review includes Public Works, Risk Management, Sheriff Department, Building & Planning
- Human Resources and Executive Sessions includes Homeless Housing Taskforce and volunteer board applications
- Business Meeting on Wednesday includes Public Works Update
- Work Sessions include Risk Management and District Court Fees Update
BOCC Agenda
The Board will consider a consent agenda including approval of a bid award for road surfacing materials for 2025-2026, interlocal agreements on floodplain management and emergency landfill disposal, and a data sharing agreement with the state auditor. Vouchers totaling $988,947.28 will be approved. A proclamation declaring National Police Week and a call for bids for the Countywide Delineator Project are also on the agenda.
- Bid award to Gardner Rock, Inc. and L Rock Industries, LLC for road surfacing materials (May 2025–April 2026)
- Interlocal agreement with City of Castle Rock for floodplain management administration
- Interlocal agreement with Metro for emergency landfill disposal options
- Data sharing agreement between EMS District No. 1 and Washington State Auditor
- Call for bids for Countywide Delineator Project (due June 9, 2025)
BOCC Weekly Public Meeting Calendar/Agenda
The Board of Cowlitz County Commissioners holds a weekly series of meetings including a budget management review covering Risk Management, Corrections, and Building & Planning, followed by a regular public meeting agenda review that includes a proclamation for National Police Week. Wednesday's business meeting and work sessions are canceled.
- Budget Management Review for departments: Risk Management, Corrections/Offender Services, Building & Planning
- Proclamation – National Police Week to be considered at the Regular Public Meeting Agenda Item Review
- Regular Public Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 6 (agenda link provided)
- Wednesday Business Meeting and Work Sessions both canceled
- Public comment allowed via Zoom or phone; written comments accepted anytime
BOCC Agenda
The Board of Commissioners will review several public works bid awards and road project funding revisions. The meeting also includes appointments to the Yale Valley Library District Trustee board and a session for the Board of Health.
- Bid award to Western United Civil Group LLC for Garlock Road Delameter Creek Fish Passage Project: $2,349,120.00
- Bid award to Dewitt Construction Inc. for Italian Creek Road Culvert Replacement Project: $434,355.00
- Change order for Columbia River Contractors, Inc. for 2024 Unit Price Guardrail Installation and Repair Project: $11,770.00
- Resolution to sell Tax-Title Parcel 08040536 to the City of Longview for $1,912.62
- Sole source procurement of Pano Rapid Detect for wildfire detection
BOCC Weekly Public Meeting Calendar/Agenda
The Board of Commissioners is meeting over three days for budget management review, regular public meeting, and work sessions. Agendas list general departmental updates such as Health & Human Services, Public Works, Facilities, and Department of Ecology, with executive sessions and citizen comment periods as needed. No specific ordinances, contracts, or dollar amounts are detailed in this calendar.
- Budget Management Review (Monday 9 a.m.) covering Health & Human Services
- Regular Public Meeting (Tuesday 9 a.m.) with agenda link provided
- Board of Health meeting (Tuesday 10 a.m.)
- Work Session with Department of Ecology (Wednesday 2:30 p.m.)
- Executive sessions authorized per RCW 42.30.110 and 42.30.140 as needed
BOCC Agenda
The Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners will consider a $400,000 amendment to a professional services agreement with BHC Consultants for solid waste engineering, raising the total to $1,000,000. The board also calls for public hearings on May 13 and May 27, 2025, to address surplus vehicle disposal, a budget amendment dissolving the Purchasing Services fund, and a code amendment on dangerous animals. Additionally, bids are solicited for the Countywide Guardrail Project and the 2025 Joint Agency Pavement Striping Project. The meeting includes approval of vouchers totaling $2,491,634.03.
- Amendment No. 1 with BHC Consultants, LLC, increasing solid waste engineering services contract by $400,000 to a maximum of $1,000,000
- Call for hearing to amend the 2025 budget by dissolving the Purchasing Services internal service fund (50901) and increasing appropriations (May 27, 2025)
- Call for hearing on amendment to Chapter 6.13 of Cowlitz County Code regarding dangerous animals (May 13, 2025)
- Call for bids for the Countywide Guardrail Project (due May 20, 2025)
- Call for bids for the 2025 Joint Agency Pavement Striping Project (due May 19, 2025)
BOCC Weekly Public Meeting Calendar/Agenda
The Board of Commissioners will conduct a series of meetings from April 21-23, 2025. These sessions include budget management reviews, human resources requests, and a business meeting with a Public Works update.
- Budget Management Review for Prosecuting Attorney, Child Support Services, Sheriff, and Finance departments
- Review of Human Resources requests and Volunteer Boards/Committees applications
- Yale Valley Library District Trustees discussion
- Public Works update during the April 23 business meeting
- Work session with the WA Department of Fish and Wildlife
BOCC Agenda
The Board of Commissioners will review several contracts and bid awards for county infrastructure. The meeting includes calls for bids for road paving and building roof replacement, as well as the adoption of a new electronic communications policy.
- Contract with Correct Equipment for residential water meters, equipment, and software not to exceed $425,567.16
- Bid award to Sterling Breen Crushing, Inc. for bituminous surface treatment aggregate for $431,523.94
- Call for bids for the 2025 Countywide Pavement Overlay project
- Call for bids for the Cowlitz County Administration building roof replacement
- Resolution establishing a new Electronic Communications Policy and rescinding the 2015 email and text policy
BOCC Weekly Public Meeting Calendar/Agenda
The Board of Commissioners will hold a series of meetings from April 14-16, 2025. Discussions include budget management, department reviews, and rural public facilities presentations.
- Animal Control Interlocal Agreement
- Dangerous Animal Discussion
- Budget Management Review including Treasurer and Sheriff Department
- Rural Public Facilities Presentations
- Contract Negotiations executive session
BOCC Agenda
The Board of Commissioners will meet to review a consent agenda including road material and improvement bids. The body will also consider rescinding an emergency declaration for a sewer line repair.
- Call for bids for road surfacing materials (May 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026)
- Call for bids for South Cloverdale Road and South Cloverdale Road–Confer Road intersection improvements
- Resolution to rescind Resolution No. 25-004 regarding the International Way sewer gravity line emergency
- Approval of vouchers totaling $349,613.41
- Appointment of Sarah Paschke to the Silver Lake Watershed Advisory Council
BOCC Weekly Public Meeting Calendar/Agenda
The Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners holds a week of meetings including a budget management review, a regular meeting agenda item review, human resources sessions, a regular public meeting, a business meeting, and a work session. The only substantive item listed is a discussion with Housing Opportunities of Southwest Washington on Wednesday. Most agenda items are procedural or listed as 'Miscellaneous' with no further detail provided.
- Budget Management Review on Monday includes risk management and miscellaneous items
- Human Resources Requests and executive sessions scheduled for Monday
- Regular Public Meeting on Tuesday with unspecified agenda
- Business Meeting on Wednesday with Public Works Update
- Work Session on Wednesday featuring Housing Opportunities of Southwest Washington
BOCC Agenda
The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to Short Subdivision Ordinance 18.34. The board is also considering updates to private road and street design standards to align with the new ordinance.
- Public hearing on proposed amendments to Short Subdivision Ordinance 18.34
- Amendment to Energyneering Solutions, LLC contract increasing maximum amount by $100,000 to $450,000
- Agreement with Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife for Kerr Road public access area on Silver Lake
- Personal Services Agreement with CFM Strategic Communications, Inc. for federal lobbying services
- Approval of vouchers totaling $2,633,425.49