Asotin County, Washington

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the continuation of a property tax levy for Rural Emergency Medical Service District 2. The board is also considering a contract for the Closed Landfill South Regrade Project and several personnel appointments.

• Public hearing on property tax levy for Rural Emergency Medical Service District 2 (REMS#2)
• Contract award to M.L. Albright & Sons, Inc. for Closed Landfill South Regrade Project
• Resolution 26-26 for Couse Creek No. 2 Bridge Preservation (CRP No. 274)
• Grant #F23-31219-600 for Asotin & Garfield County CASA Program Victims of Child Abuse and Neglect
• Appointments and reappointments for the Salary Commission Board

Jail and Finance Committee

The Jail and Finance Committee will review the minutes from its February 18, 2026 meeting. A financial update will be presented by COO Chris Kemp. The committee will discuss current jail bed rates and booking fees, followed by an open discussion.

• Review minutes from February 18, 2026 meeting
• Financial update presented by COO Chris Kemp
• Discussion of jail bed rates and booking fees
• Open discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will meet to take action on several contracts, a road project resolution, and a land use permit. The meeting includes two executive sessions regarding personnel and potential litigation.

• Resolution 26-24: Road Project CRP No. 273 Fishers Gulch Bridge Scour Mitigation
• Conditional Use Permit 26-14 for David Rustebakke, 2933 25th Street
• Contract # 47PL0222D0002 Mod PS0015 incorporating DEI Clause Under EO 14398
• Interagency Agreement #AOC3382 Casa/Volunteer GAL Program
• Correction Deed 2: Vacating County Right-of-Way

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the minutes from the June 29 meeting and a series of staffing and funding actions, including re‑hiring a part‑time assistant, increasing funding for the Division of Developmental Disabilities, and making the Victim Advocate position full‑time. It adopted the 2025‑2030 Asotin County Solid Waste Management Plan, enacted an emergency ordinance banning fires and open burning in unincorporated areas, and approved a cloud migration service agreement and new desk phones. All motions were carried without recorded vote counts.

• Approved minutes for June 29, 2026
• Approved re‑hire of Janice for 20 hours in July for office assistant training
• Approved renewal and increased funding for Division of Developmental Disabilities (Program Agreement DDCS #2663-71268)
• Approved upgrade of Victim Advocate position to full‑time
• Approved adoption of the 2025‑2030 Asotin County Solid Waste Management Plan
• Approved emergency ordinance suspending fires/open burning in unincorporated areas
• Approved Service Agreement with 11:11 Systems for cloud server migration
• Approved purchase of Matrix Networks Poly Desk Phones for new phone system

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on an ordinance regulating consumer fireworks in unincorporated areas. They are also reviewing engineering contracts for the Fleshman Way and 15th Street road projects.

• Ordinance #26-21 regarding consumer fireworks in unincorporated areas
• Architectural and Engineering Services Contract for Fleshman Way Chip Seal Project (CRP 270) with Keller Associates, Inc
• Architectural and Engineering Services Contract for 15th Street Improvements Phase 1 Project (CRP 271) with Keller Associates, Inc
• UGA Grant #AOC3194 for July 2026 – June 2027
• Appointment of Mark Rudd as Hearing Officer for Stormwater Ordinance #10-08 Violation

The Board approved Ordinance No. 26-21 regulating consumer fireworks in unincorporated areas starting in 2027. Additional actions included approving a District Court grant, engineering contracts for road projects, and a contract amendment for Birth to Three.

• Approved June 22, 2026 minutes
• Approved Ordinance No. 26-21 regulating consumer fireworks (effective 2027)
• Approved UGA Grant #AOC3194 for District Court in the amount of $23,046
• Approved Resolution 26-19: Fleshman Way Chip Seal Project contract to Keller Associates, Inc.
• Approved #CRP 270-1: Fleshman Way consultant agreement to Keller Associates, Inc.
• Approved Resolution 26-20: 15th Street Improvements Phase 1 Project contract to Keller Associates, Inc.
• Approved #CRP 271-1: 15th Street consultant agreement to Keller Associates, Inc.
• Approved DCYF Early Intervention Provider Agency Amendment #21-1145-16

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will consider several contracts and amendments, including agreements with the Office of Public Defense and the Wesley Group. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding Community Development Block Grant information and a discussion on a fireworks ordinance proposal.

• Office of Public Defense Interagency Agreement Contract #FY270089
• SECO Coordinator Professional Development Contract SFY2027
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Services Grant Information
• Supplement #9 to Consultant Agreement with Consor North America for Snake River Road Unit A
• Contract for Professional Services: Asotin County & The Wesley Group

The Board approved multiple service contracts, including funding increases for community services and updates to a road project. Following an executive session, the Board determined not to move forward with a potential real estate acquisition in Anatone.

• Approved June 15, 2026 minutes
• Approved SECO Coordinator Professional Development Contract SFY2027
• Approved interagency contract # FY270089 with WA Office of Public Defense
• Approved DDA Amendment No. 01 increasing funding to $935,072
• Approved DSHS School to Work Contract #2663-69729 Amendment No. 1
• Approved Supplement #9 to Consor North America for Snake River Road Unit A
• Approved Correction Deed vacating County Right-Of-Way
• Approved renewal contract with The Wesley Group

Jail and Finance Committee

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the administration and enforcement of the revised Asotin County Fireworks Ordinance, which applies to the unincorporated area of the county. The meeting also includes actions on vouchers, a request to extend an Office Assistant e‑hire, an inmate telephone agreement with CTEL, and a request for additional funding for a security fence at 1333 Fair Street. Additionally, the Board will consider the Homeland Security Grant Program Agreement for FY 2025.

• Public hearing on revised Asotin County Fireworks Ordinance
• Asotin County Alliance for the Unhoused request for additional funding for security fence at 1333 Fair Street
• Homeland Security Grant Program Agreement FY 2025
• Request to extend Office Assistant e‑hire
• Inmate Telephone Agreement with CTEL

The Board approved several items including a position extension for the Sheriff's office and an updated inmate telephone agreement. A public hearing was held regarding a proposed consumer fireworks ordinance. The Board also approved various claims totaling $274,017.56.

• Approved June 8, 2026 minutes
• Approved 120-day extension for Sheriff's E-hire office assistant position
• Approved CTEL Inmate Telephone Agreement Addendum #4 through 12/31/2030
• Approved $2,743.76 for security fence at 1333 Fair Street
• Approved Homeland Security Grant Program Agreement FY 2025
• Approved claims totaling $274,017.56

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will meet to review several administrative actions and interagency agreements. The board is deciding on a lease termination for Birth to Three and a contract amendment with the Washington Department of Corrections.

• Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with the Port of Clarkston for use of equipment, real property, and/or services
• Birth to Three lease termination
• Request for an agreement with a temporary on-call person for the Coroner
• Renewal of the Victim Witness Grant
• Washington Department of Corrections Amendment No. 8 to Contract No. K9637

The Board of Commissioners approved several contracts and agency agreements. This included terminating a lease for Birth to Three office space and approving an application for the Victim Witness Assistance Grant Program.

• Approved June 1, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved termination of lease agreement for Birth to Three office space
• Approved application for Victim Witness Assistance Grant Program
• Approved Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with the Port of Clarkston
• Approved Amendment No. 8 to Contract No. K9637 with DOC
• Approved $96,741.50 in total claims and warrants for payment

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will meet to take action on a conditional use permit and a legal representation contract. The board will also receive a project update from the Bureau of Land Management.

• Conditional Use Permit 26-12 for LCV Holdings, LLC at 2324 Appleside Boulevard
• Contract for Indigent Defense Representation between Asotin County and Seven Devils Law, PLLC
• Update on Baker Field Office projects from Bureau of Land Management

The commissioners approved the minutes from the May 26, 2026 meeting. They approved a conditional use permit for a digital billboard at 2324 Appleside Boulevard. They renewed the contract for indigent defense representation with Seven Devils Law, PLLC. They approved voucher payments totaling $198,788.11 and payroll disbursements of $670,488.60.

• Approved May 26, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 26‑12 for LCV Holdings LLC digital billboard (motion carried)
• Approved renewal of Indigent Defense Representation contract with Seven Devils Law, PLLC (motion carried)
• Approved voucher payments #353596‑353657 and #353658‑353659 totaling $198,788.11 (motion carried)
• Approved payroll vouchers #353563‑353588 and #353525‑353562 totaling $670,488.60 (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will vote on several resolutions awarding contracts for multiple material schedules to various vendors. Items include contracts with Envirotech Services, KB Markings, Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Atlas Sand and Rock, and Perfection Traffic Control. The board will also consider a victim‑witness coordinator position request and a CTE L Facility cost‑recovery attestation.

• Resolution #26-13: Award to Envirotech Services, LLC – Multiple Materials Schedule A
• Resolution #26-14: Award to KB Markings, LLC – Multiple Materials Schedule B
• Resolution #26-15: Award to Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. – Multiple Materials Schedule C
• Resolution #26-16: Award to Atlas Sand and Rock, Inc. – Multiple Materials Schedule E1
• Resolution #26-17: Award to Perfection Traffic Control, LLC – Multiple Materials Schedule G

The Board approved the May 18, 2026 meeting minutes and authorized the early fill of the Victim Witness Coordinator position. It adopted eight resolutions awarding contracts for magnesium road stabilization, pavement markings, asphalt, and aggregates to various vendors. The Board also approved a CTEL Facility Cost Recovery agreement and authorized payment of vouchers totaling $298,613.90 and payroll vouchers totaling $53,358.90.

• Approved minutes for May 18, 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved early fill of Victim Witness Coordinator position (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution #26-13: Magnesium Road Stabilization contract with Envirotech Services, Inc. (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution #26-14: Pavement Markings contract with KB Markings, LLC (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution #26-15: Asphalt Bituminous Materials contract with Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions, Inc. (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution #26-16: Aggregates (Clarkston) contract with Atlas Sand and Rock, Inc. (motion carried)
• Approved CTEL Facility Cost Recovery Attestation & Authorization agreement (motion carried)
• Approved payment vouchers #353386‑353522 totaling $298,613.90 and payroll vouchers #353346‑353352 and #31805‑31858 totaling $53,358.90 (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board approved several contracts, amendments, and payments. Key actions included approving a courthouse skylight removal contract, a new phone system contract, and extending two DSHS contracts. The board also authorized payment of $355,408.69 for media claims and related vouchers.

• Approved minutes for May 11, 2026
• Approved 2025 capitalized assets inventory
• Approved $5,250 courthouse skylight removal contract with All Valley Demolition & Environmental Services LLC
• Approved 36‑month Calltower software phone system contract
• Approved amendment to DSHS contract 2563‑65426 extending end date to 9/30/26
• Approved hiring of seasonal Job Developer in Pullman
• Approved amendment to DSHS contract 2563‑63435 extending end date to 6/30/27
• Approved payment of $355,408.69 for media claims and vouchers 353213‑353345

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review interlocal cooperative agreements for waste management plans with the City of Asotin and the City of Clarkston. Other business includes a request for a temporary road laborer and a contract reallocation for emergency management.

• Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with City of Asotin, Waste Management Plan
• Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with City of Clarkston, Waste Management Plan
• Request to hire Temporary Road Laborer in lieu of Road Operator
• Letter of Support: Port of Lewiston & American Cruise Lines Port Infrastructure Development Program
• FY 24 EMPG Reallocation Contract

The commissioners approved the minutes from the May 4 meeting. They adopted interlocal agreements updating the Solid & Moderate Waste Management Plans for 2025‑2030 with the City of Asotin and the City of Clarkston. The board also approved hiring a temporary road laborer, a letter of support for the Port of Lewiston multimodal terminal, and funding for an incident‑response vehicle and trailer. Finally, they authorized payment of $177,594.11 in claims and $197,215.44 in payroll vouchers.

• Approved May 4, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Interlocal Coop Agreement with City of Asotin for waste plan (motion carried)
• Approved Interlocal Coop Agreement with City of Clarkston for waste plan (motion carried)
• Approved hiring of Temporary Road Laborer (motion carried)
• Approved Letter of Support for Port of Lewiston PIDP Grant Program (motion carried)
• Approved EMPG Grant reallocation for incident‑response vehicle and trailer (motion carried)
• Approved payment of listed claims totaling $177,594.11 (motion carried)
• Approved payroll vouchers totaling $197,215.44 (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board approved the minutes from the April 27, 2026 meeting. It authorized a temporary road operator position for up to 180 days and filled two staff positions: Office Manager and Program Manager. The Board also approved several agreements—including an interlocal cooperative with the county library, a monitoring‑device contract with Secure Court Solutions, and a ground‑lease for carnival staff quarters—and authorized payment claims totaling $301,848.01 and payroll vouchers of $474,869.62.

• Approved April 27, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with Asotin County Library (motion carried)
• Approved hiring a Temporary Road Operator for up to 180 days (motion carried)
• Approved filling the Office Manager position (motion carried)
• Approved filling the Program Manager position (motion carried)
• Approved agreement with Secure Court Solutions for monitoring devices (motion carried)
• Approved Ground Lease Agreement with Ranier Amusement for carnival staff quarters (motion carried)
• Approved payment claims totaling $301,848.01 (voucher 352910‑353001) (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will consider several actions, including a School‑to‑Work pilot contract, an amendment to a county program agreement, and requests to fill seasonal and project‑manager positions. Additional items include a purchase request for a distributor and a grant agreement with the Washington State Military Department. The board will also adopt a proclamation for Older Americans Month.

• School to Work Pilot Contract – action item
• Amendment to County Program Agreement DDA County Services – action item
• Request to fill two seasonal positions for the Pre‑Employment Transition Program – action item
• Request to purchase Distributor – action item
• Washington State Military Dept. Emergency Management Performance Grant Agreement – action item

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners approved the April 20 minutes and a series of contracts, including the School-to-Work Direct Service Pilot renewal, an amendment to the DDA County Services agreement, and a purchase of a distributor. The board also approved hiring two seasonal employees, a project‑manager position, and payment of $81,691.21 for media claims. An executive session was held on May 1 to discuss contracts and personnel matters.

• Approved April 20, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved renewal of School-to-Work Direct Service Pilot contract (motion carried)
• Approved amendment to DDA County Services program agreement (motion carried)
• Approved hiring of two temporary seasonal employees (May‑Sept) (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of a distributor (motion carried)
• Approved Washington State Military Dept. Emergency Management Performance Grant Agreement (motion carried)
• Approved proclamation of May 2026 as Older Americans Month (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $81,691.21 for media claims (voucher numbers 352711‑352791) (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss county staffing, facility maintenance, and funding applications. The body will consider a resolution to continue a property tax levy for emergency medical services.

• Resolution #26-12: continuing property tax levy for Asotin County REMS #2
• Application for VCAN funding from the Department of Commerce
• Sublease in Pullman
• Request to fill positions for Job Developer and Mechanic
• Discussion on Courthouse Roofing Asbestos Abatement

The Asotin County Board approved the April 13 minutes and authorized several staffing positions, including a Job Developer and a Mechanic. It gave the go‑ahead to a sublease for the Pullman location and to award a bid for skylight removal and asbestos abatement. The board also adopted a resolution continuing the property‑tax levy that funds Emergency Medical Services REMS #2 and approved media expense vouchers totaling $332,043.90.

• Approved April 13, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved VCAN funding application request (motion carried)
• Approved Pullman sublease agreement (motion carried)
• Approved opening Job Developer position (motion carried)
• Consensus to award bid and contract for skylight removal and asbestos abatement
• Approved filling Mechanic position (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution No. 26-12 continuing EMS property‑tax levy (motion carried)
• Approved media expense vouchers totaling $332,043.90 (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will review minutes from the April 6 meeting and approve vouchers. A temporary loan from the Current Expense Fund to the County Fair Fund will be authorized. The board will hold a public hearing on a resolution to continue the property tax levy that funds Rural Emergency Medical Service District 2. Additional items include staffing requests and a contract amendment with the Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families.

• Resolution #26-11: Authorize a temporary loan from the Current Expense Fund to the County Fair Fund
• Public hearing on continuing the property tax levy to support REMS#2 emergency medical services (Ordinance 20-21)
• Request to fill Office Assistant – Senior/Personal Property Clerk position
• WA Dept. of Children, Youth, and Families amendment #21-1145-1 to Contract #21-1145
• Fair Friday request to close early at 12:00 p.m. on 4/24/26

The Asotin County Board approved a temporary loan to the County Fair Fund, hired three staff positions, and approved an amendment to a DCYF contract. It also authorized an early closure for Fair Friday, a sponsorship agreement with a local dealer, and the re‑appointment of a citizen representative to the Snake River Salmon Recovery Board. Claims totaling $560,193.30 were approved for payment, and a roofing contract for the courthouse not to exceed $248,460 was authorized.

• Approved temporary loan to County Fair Fund (motion carried)
• Approved hiring of Office Assistant – Senior/Personal Property Clerk (motion carried)
• Approved hiring of Shop Foreman (motion carried)
• Approved hiring of Landfill Computer Operator/Facility Technician (motion carried)
• Approved amendment to DCYF contract (motion carried)
• Approved early closure of County offices on 4/24/26 at 12:00 p.m. (motion carried)
• Approved sponsorship agreement with Inland Northwest Toyota Dealers (motion carried)
• Approved courthouse roofing contract up to $248,460 (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will act on several items, including approval of March 30 meeting minutes and vouchers. The board will decide on an agreement with the Washington State Association of Counties for energy audits of Tier 1 and Tier 2 buildings, and on a request to terminate RATA reimbursement and waive payback for the Wenatchee Creek Bridge replacement on Grande Ronde Road (RAP Project 21-2-1009). Additional items include discussion of a courthouse roofing RFP, a labor agreement with the Washington Council of County and City Employees Local 1476-PW for 2026‑2028, and the reappointment of Library Board member Jay Backus.

• Termination of RATA reimbursement and waiver of payback for Wenatchee Creek Bridge replacement (Grande Ronde Road), RAP Project 21-2-1009
• Agreement with Washington State Association of Counties for energy audits of Tier 1 and Tier 2 buildings
• Recommendation – RFP Courthouse Roofing Quote/Bid
• Washington Council of County and City Employees Local 1476‑PW agreement (Jan 1 2026 – Dec 31 2028)
• Reappointment of Library Board of Trustees member Jay Backus

The Board rescheduled the town hall meeting to April 15, 2026. It approved the March 30, 2026 minutes and several agreements, including an energy‑audit partnership, a bridge reimbursement waiver, a courthouse roofing contract, a labor agreement, and a library trustee reappointment. The Board also approved payment of $73,525.98 in claims and payroll vouchers.

• Rescheduled Town Hall meeting to April 15, 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved March 30, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved energy audit agreement with Washington State Association of Counties (motion carried)
• Approved termination of RATA reimbursement and waiver of payback for Wenatchee Creek Bridge Replacement (motion carried)
• Awarded courthouse roofing contract to J&M Roofing & Flat Systems by consensus
• Approved labor agreement with WA Council of County and City Employees Local 1476-PW (motion carried)
• Approved reappointment of Library Board Trustee Jay Backus (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $73,525.98 in claims and payroll vouchers (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will consider purchasing a Kenworth truck, a clean buildings compliance contract, and an amendment to a homelessness assistance contract. The meeting includes a discussion on fire district annexation and the approval of several service agreements.

• Equipment Rental, Revolving (ER&R) Kenworth Truck Purchase
• Custom Energy – Clean Buildings Compliance Contract
• WA Dept. of Commerce – Homelessness Assistance Unit Contract Amendment
• Discussion regarding potential impact of fire district #1 Annexation
• Approval of Consent Agenda including service agreements

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners approved a truck purchase order, a courthouse compliance contract, a landfill compactor wheel replacement estimate, an amendment to a consultant agreement, and an amendment to the Homelessness Assistance Unit Contract. The consent agenda items covering agreements with the fire district, West Tech Industries, Natural Emergency, Inland Cellular, and Slightly Sloped Gutters were also approved. Media claims totaling $195,860.69 were authorized for payment.

• Approved Kenworth T480 truck purchase order (motion carried)
• Approved Custom Energy Clean Buildings Compliance contract for Courthouse & Justice Complex (motion carried)
• Approved Landfill Compactor Wheel Replacement estimate (motion carried)
• Approved Supplement 1 to Consultant Agreement AC-2025-1, changing bridge inspections to 18 (motion carried)
• Approved Homelessness Assistance Unit Contract amendment for same amount as prior year (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda agreements with Fire District #1, West Tech Industries LLC, Natural Emergency, Inland Cellular, and Slightly Sloped Gutters (motion carried)
• Approved media claims payments totaling $195,860.69 (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a conditional use permit for a property on 25th Street and a cybersecurity grant agreement with the WA Military Dept. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with numerous service and sponsorship agreements.

• Conditional Use Permit 26-08 for Randy Sexton, 2985 25th Street
• WA Military Dept. State & Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Agreement #E26-175
• CUES Camera System purchase
• WWCC Letter of Support
• Consent agenda containing 24 agreements including C&K Janitorial and various sponsors

The commissioners approved the March 16 minutes, a Cues camera system purchase, and a WA Military Department cybersecurity grant agreement. They also approved a conditional use permit for a 2,400‑sf structure and adopted the consent agenda covering 24 service and sponsorship agreements. The board accepted a letter of support for WWCC, authorized media claim payments, and approved an offer to buy the property at 102 1st St.

• Approved March 16, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of Cues camera system (motion carried)
• Approved WA Military Dept. State & Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Agreement #E26-175 (motion carried)
• Approved Randy Sexton Conditional Use Permit 26-08 for 2,400 sf structure (motion carried)
• Approved all items on the consent agenda, including 24 service and sponsorship agreements (motion carried)
• Approved Letter of Support for WWCC; letter mailed (motion carried, Seubert abstained)
• Approved media claim payments totaling $418,045.66 and voucher numbers 351971‑352075 (motion carried)
• Approved offer to purchase property at 102 1st St (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will act on several items, including approving a Conditional Use Permit for the VFW at 829 15th Street, amending solicitation contract PS0014, and authorizing a purchase of an F‑150 pickup. The board will also certify the 2026 road levy and adopt interlocal cooperation agreements for Snake River Road and the Wenatchee Creek Bridge. Additional actions include amending a juvenile court interagency agreement and reviewing various service and grant contracts.

• Conditional Use Permit 26-06 for the VFW, 829 15th Street
• Amendment of Solicitation of Contract PS0014
• Request to purchase F‑150 pickup
• 2026 Road Levy Certification and interlocal agreements for Snake River Rd and Wenatchee Creek Bridge
• Amendment #1 to WA Administrative Office of the Courts Interagency Agreement AOC2904 for post‑conviction alternatives

The Asotin County Board approved a series of motions, including a reimbursement to the City of Clarkston for a stormwater sweeper costing $397,475.70. It also approved several interlocal agreements, procurement items, and payment vouchers. The work session scheduled for March 17 was cancelled, and the meeting concluded after multiple executive‑session extensions.

• Approved minutes for March 9, 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 26-06 for VFW board at 829 15th St, Clarkston (motion carried)
• Approved amendment of solicitation/contract PS0014 (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of a Stormwater F‑150 pickup (motion carried)
• Approved reimbursement to City of Clarkston for a sweeper $397,475.70 (motion carried)
• Approved Snake River Road interlocal agreement with Asotin County Conservation District (motion carried)
• Approved Wenatchee Creek Bridge interlocal agreement with Asotin County Conservation District (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $89,046.57 for listed claims and vouchers (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to vote on establishing two roads and approve various sponsorship agreements. The body will also consider appointments for the Noxious Weed District and contracts for indigent defense counsel.

• Resolution #26-10 to establish Chukar Drive and Chukar Lane as County Roads 03384 and 03386
• Bus lease agreement with Asotin-Anatone School District No. 420
• Professional services contracts for Bridget Barr as defense counsel for District and Superior Courts
• Request to fill a Laborer vacancy at the landfill
• Sponsorship agreements with 11 entities including Twin River Bank and Tri-State Health

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners approved the March 2 minutes and a resolution designating Chukar Drive and Chukar Lane as County Roads. They also approved a series of sponsorship agreements for the county fair, appointed Alan Roach to the Noxious Weed District, and adopted two defense‑counsel contracts for indigent defendants. The board filled a vacant landfill laborer position and authorized payment of $126,529.79 in approved claims.

• Approved March 2 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution #26-10 establishing Chukar Drive and Chukar Lane as County Roads (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda agreements for county fair sponsors (multiple sponsors) (motion carried)
• Approved appointment of Alan Roach to Noxious Weed District #1 (motion carried)
• Approved two‑year defense counsel contract with Bridget Barr for 100 misdemeanor cases at $6,666.67 per year (motion carried)
• Approved two‑year defense counsel contract with Bridget Barr for 50 felony‑equivalent cases at $8,333.33 per year (motion carried)
• Approved filling the vacated landfill laborer position (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $126,529.79 for listed claims and vouchers (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will approve the minutes from the February 23 meeting and take action on county vouchers. Commissioners will discuss the Clean Buildings Act Tier II and vote on Variance Permit #26-04 for Dick Jones at 2333 Appleside Boulevard. The consent agenda items, including agreements with Molly ’s Custom Silver and Hot Shot and sponsor forms, will be adopted. An executive‑session will be held to consider contracts as required by RCW 42.30.110(1)(d).

• Approve minutes of February 23 meeting (action)
• Action on county vouchers (action)
• Discussion of Clean Buildings Act, Tier II (discussion)
• Approve Variance Permit #26-04 for Dick Jones, 2333 Appleside Boulevard (action)
• Adopt consent agenda agreements: Molly ’s Custom Silver, Hot Shot, sponsor forms (action)

The Board approved the minutes from February 23, 2026. It granted permission to negotiate the winning bid for the Clean Building Act Tier II. It approved the Building and Planning Board’s recommendation to deny Variance Permit #26-04 for 2333 Appleside Boulevard. The Board also approved a set of sponsor agreements and authorized payment of $90,802.70 in county claims.

• Approved February 23, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved permission to negotiate Clean Building Act Tier II (consensus)
• Approved denial of Variance Permit #26-04 for 2333 Appleside Blvd (motion carried)
• Approved consent‑agenda sponsor agreements for Asotin County Fair (motion carried)
• Approved payment of listed county claims totaling $90,802.70 (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will approve the minutes from the February 17 meeting and take action on vouchers. Two public hearings are scheduled: one to establish Chukar Drive and Chukar Lane as County Roads (items 03384 and 03386) and another to consider a vacancy on the Asotin County Noxious Weed Board. The Board will also consider the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, a DCYF amendment (#21-1145-14), and adopt the consent agenda that includes the Asotin County Fair and Rainier Amusements 2026 Carnival contract.

• Public Hearing – Establishing Chukar Drive and Chukar Lane as County Roads (items 03384 and 03386)
• Public Hearing – Asotin County Noxious Weed Board Vacancy
• Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Promulgation and Approval
• WA Dept. of Children, Youth, and Families Amendment #21-1145-14
• Agreement – Asotin County Fair and Rainier Amusements 2026 Carnival Contract

The Board approved the minutes from the February 17 meeting, the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, the 2026 Asotin County Fair contract with Rainier Amusements, a DCYF contract amendment, and a City of Asotin resolution amending its interlocal law‑enforcement rate. It also approved a series of claims totaling $418,221.79 and the associated voucher numbers for payment.

• Approved minutes of February 17, 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan promulgation (motion carried)
• Approved Asotin County Fair and Rainier Amusements 2026 Carnival Contract (motion carried)
• Approved WA Dept of Children, Youth, and Families contract amendment #21-1145-14 (motion carried)
• Approved City of Asotin Resolution 2026-759 amending interlocal law‑enforcement rate (motion carried)
• Approved claims payments totaling $418,221.79 and voucher numbers 351449‑351506 (motion carried)
• Approved payroll vouchers 351357‑351363 and 31243‑31297 for $55,304.11 (motion carried)

Jail and Finance Committee

The Jail and Finance Committee will approve the minutes from its previous meeting. It will receive an update on the new jail facility from the jail commander. The committee will also get a financial update and hold an open discussion.

• Approve minutes of previous meeting
• New facility update presented by jail commander
• Financial update
• Open discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will vote on authorizing the purchase of a 2026 Ford F-550. They will also act on an amendment to the City of Asotin Law Enforcement Services Agreement. Additionally, the Asotin County Alliance for the Unhoused has requested funding for a security fence at 1333 Fair Street. The meeting includes routine items such as minutes approval, vouchers, and an executive session on personnel matters.

• Authorization to purchase a 2026 Ford F-550 (Action)
• City of Asotin amendment to Law Enforcement Services Agreement (Action)
• ACAU request for security fence funds for County Property at 1333 Fair Street (Action)
• Approval of minutes from February 9, 2026 meeting (Action)
• Approval of vouchers (Action)

The commissioners approved the minutes from the February 9, 2026 meeting. They authorized a $70,395 purchase of an F‑550 vehicle for stormwater work. The City of Asotin Resolution 2026‑759 was tabled due to date errors. The board also approved $72,000 to fund a security fence at 1333 Fair Street and authorized payment of $281,416.59 in outstanding claims.

• Approved February 9, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of F‑550 stormwater vehicle for $70,395 (motion carried)
• Tabled City of Asotin Resolution 2026‑759 (no vote recorded)
• Approved $72,000 funding for security fence at 1333 Fair Street, Clarkston (motion carried)
• Approved payment of claims totaling $281,416.59 (voucher 351257‑351356) (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will vote on an emergency hire for Sheriff John Hilderbrand. It will also act on a contract update for JUB Professional Services and authorize purchase of a TYMCO 600 sweeper. Additional actions include an amendment to the City of Asotin Prosecutor’s Office services and updates to the Veterans Relief Fund guidelines.

• Emergency hire of Sheriff John Hilderbrand – Action
• JUB Professional Services Contract – GMA Periodic Updates – Action
• Authorization to purchase TYMCO 600 Sweeper – Action
• City of Asotin amendment to Prosecutor’s Office services – Action
• Veterans Relief Fund Guidelines Update – Action

The Asotin County Board approved the minutes from the February 2 meeting and authorized an emergency hire for an office assistant. It approved a $141,500 professional services agreement with J‑U‑B Engineers for the Comprehensive Plan, a purchase of a TYMCO sweeper, and a city resolution to raise the prosecution service rate to $1,000 per month. Additional approvals included an AFSCME labor agreement, updated veterans relief fund guidelines, and payment vouchers totaling $224,220.10.

• Approved minutes of February 2, 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved emergency hire for Office Assistant Staff (motion carried)
• Approved J‑U‑B Engineers professional services agreement for $141,500 (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of TYMCO sweeper, including trade‑in of two county sweepers (motion carried)
• Approved City of Asotin resolution to raise prosecution service rate to $1,000/month (motion carried)
• Approved AFSCME Local 1476‑AC agreement effective Jan 1 2026‑Dec 31 2028 (motion carried)
• Approved Veterans Relief Fund Guidelines update (motion carried)
• Approved payment vouchers #001‑#502 totaling $224,220.10 (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will consider two resolutions: one to vacate the right‑of‑way within Vineland Cemetery for several county road numbers, and another to declare Chukar Drive and Chukar Lane as County Roads 03384 and 03386. A funding update for the Wenatchee Creek Bridge replacement will be discussed. The board will also act on personnel items, including a request to fill the County Engineer/Public Works Director position and a revised intergovernmental agreement for the court administrator’s salary.

• Resolution 26-08 – Vacating the right‑of‑way within Vineland Cemetery for County Road Numbers 04730, 04750, 04810, 04820, 04850, 04870, 04880, 04900, 04930, and 04970 (action)
• Resolution 26-09 – Declaring intent to establish Chukar Drive and Chukar Lane as County Roads 03384 and 03386 (action)
• Wenatchee Creek Bridge Replacement Funding Update (discussion)
• Request to fill the County Engineer/Public Works Director position (action)
• Revised Intergovernmental Agreement apportioning salary of Court Administrator (action)

The commissioners approved the minutes from the January 26, 2026 meeting. They adopted Resolution 26-08 to vacate the right‑of‑way in Vineland Cemetery (2‑1 vote) and Resolution 26‑09 to designate Chukar Drive and Chukar Lane as county roads. The board also approved filling the County Engineer/Public Works Director position, a revised intergovernmental salary agreement, and payment of listed expense claims totaling $133,714.79.

• Approved January 26, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 26-08 vacating Vineland Cemetery right‑of‑way (2‑1 vote)
• Approved Resolution 26-09 establishing Chukar Drive and Chukar Lane as county roads (motion carried)
• Approved appointment to County Engineer/Public Works Director position (motion carried)
• Approved revised intergovernmental agreement for Court Administrator salary (motion carried)
• Approved payment of expense claims totaling $133,714.79 (voucher 350844‑350934) (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider several resolutions and contract actions, including adopting a de minimis indirect cost rate and setting vehicle rental rates for 2026. It will hold public hearings on the 5‑Year Homeless Housing Plan, the vacation of roads within Vineland Cemetery, and the Noxious Weed List. Additional resolutions will memorialize funding conditions for tourism‑related projects such as the Hells Canyon Visitor Bureau, the Family Aquatic Center, and the County Fair.

• Resolution 26-02: Adopt de minimis indirect cost rate
• Resolution 26-03: Establish vehicle rental and shop rates for 2026
• Public hearing – 5‑Year Homeless Housing Plan
• Public hearing – Vacation of roads within Vineland Cemetery
• Resolutions 26-04, 26-05, 26-06: Funding conditions for Hells Canyon Visitor Bureau, Asotin County Family Aquatic Center, and Asotin County Fair tourism promotion

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will meet to review vouchers and meeting minutes. The board is deciding on a request to fill a temporary Direct Support position to serve Pullman. The meeting includes executive sessions regarding pending litigation, contracts, and personnel.

• Request to fill temporary Direct Support position to serve Pullman
• Review of vouchers
• Executive session on pending litigation
• Executive session on contracts
• Executive session on personnel

The commissioners approved the January 12, 2026 meeting minutes. They authorized filling a Temporary Direct Support I position for the Pullman area. The board approved payment of listed claims totaling $253,578.07. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved January 12, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved hiring of Temporary Direct Support I position for Pullman (motion carried)
• Approved payment of claims totaling $253,578.07 (voucher numbers 350630‑350738)
• Entered and exited executive sessions on pending litigation, contracts, and personnel (no vote recorded)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will take action on Resolution 26-01 to vacate a right-of-way within Vineland Cemetery. It will also act on Supplement No. 8 to Agreement LA-6541 with Consor North America for the Snake River Road project (milepost 19.00 to 21.97). Additional actions include a lease for a communication site at Fields Spring State Park and a request to fill the Victim Witness Coordinator position. The bylaws for the Asotin & Nez Perce Counties Joint Local Emergency Planning Committee will be discussed.

• Resolution 26-01: Intent to vacate right-of-way within Vineland Cemetery (action)
• Supplement No. 8 to Agreement LA-6541 with Consor North America for Snake River Rd. MP 19.00‑21.97 (action)
• Fields Spring State Park – Communication Site Lease #L172001ASO3 (action)
• Asotin & Nez Perce Counties Joint Local Emergency Planning Committee Bylaws (discussion)
• Request to fill Victim Witness Coordinator position (action)

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will consider the minutes from the December 29, 2025 meeting and approve vouchers. Commissioners will discuss a potential vacation of Fitzgerald Drive and Vineland Drive. The board will also discuss GMA Periodic Updates and hold a closed executive session on personnel matters.

• Minutes of December 29, 2025 meeting – action
• Vouchers – action
• Potential vacation of Fitzgerald Dr and Vineland Dr – discussion
• GMA Periodic Updates – discussion
• Executive Session – Personnel (closed) – 30 minutes

The commissioners approved the minutes from the December 29, 2025 meeting. They authorized payment of $130,143.49 for various county expenses and approved payroll vouchers totaling $687,677.76. The previously scheduled executive session for January 7 was cancelled. The meeting was adjourned until the next regular session on January 12.

• Approved December 29, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Authorized payment of $130,143.49 for listed expense claims
• Approved payroll vouchers totaling $687,677.76
• Cancelled the executive session scheduled for January 7, 2026
• Adjourned the meeting until January 12, 2026