Asotin County public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Board will approve the minutes from the December 22, 2025 meeting and take action on vouchers. It will consider a professional services agreement with People First of Washington. Commissioners will be elected for the 2026 term. The agenda also includes open board and committee positions.

• Approve minutes of December 22, 2025 meeting
• Action on vouchers
• People First of Washington Professional Services Agreement
• Elect Asotin County Board of Commissioners officers for 2026
• Open board and committee positions (Solid Waste Advisory Committee, Board of Equalization, Shorelines, Fair Board)

The commissioners approved the December 22 meeting minutes and a professional services agreement with People First of Washington to re‑establish its Clarkston chapter. They nominated Commissioner Seubert as 2026 Chairman and Commissioner Shinn as Vice‑Chairman. The board also approved eliminating a vacant Appraiser III position and opening an Appraiser IV role pending union approval, and authorized payment of $276,822.51 in approved claims.

• Approved December 22, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with People First of Washington (motion carried)
• Nominated Commissioner Chris Seubert for 2026 Chairman (motion carried)
• Nominated Commissioner Brian Shinn for 2026 Vice‑Chairman (motion carried)
• Approved elimination of vacant Appraiser III position and opening of Appraiser IV position pending union approval (motion carried)
• Approved payment of approved claims totaling $276,822.51 (voucher numbers 3 50116‑3 50177)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on engineering contracts for 2026 bridge inspections and several WSDOT agreements for road projects. The meeting includes a final plat action for a short plat on 6th Avenue and a discussion on windstorm impacts.

• Final Plat for Short Plat 24-21, Fuchs Short Plat, 2332 6th Avenue
• Architectural and Engineering Services Contract for 2026 Bridge Inspections with DCI Engineers, Inc.
• WSDOT agreements for Fleshman Way Chip Seal Project and 15th St. Improvement Phase 1
• Purchase agreement for a Caterpillar D6-20 Dozer for Landfill from Western States CAT
• Asotin Anatone School District 2026 Levy Certification

The Board approved the Fuchs Short Plat 24-21, creating a 3‑lot subdivision on 2.86 acres in a Low/Medium Density Residential Zone. It also approved several engineering, construction and equipment contracts, including a bridge‑inspection services contract with DCI Engineers, Inc. The corrected tax levy certification for the 2026 school district collections was approved, and vouchers totaling $127,921.07 for expenses and $56,506.60 for payroll were authorized for payment.

• Approved Fuchs Short Plat 24-21 subdivision (motion carried)
• Approved award of 2026 Bridge Inspections and Engineering Services contract to DCI Engineers, Inc. (motion carried)
• Approved Local Agency A&E Professional Services hourly rate agreement with D’Amato Conversano Inc. P.C. (motion carried)
• Approved Washington State DOT agreements for CRP 270 Fleshman Way Chip Seal (motion carried)
• Approved Washington State DOT agreements for CRP 271 15th Street Improvements Phase 1 (motion carried)
• Approved permission for Public Works Director to sign Caterpillar D6‑20 Dozer purchase agreement (motion carried)
• Approved Workers’ Compensation Retro Program Safety Alliance Participation Agreement (motion carried)
• Approved corrected tax levy certification for 2026 collections for Clarkston and Asotin‑Anatone School Districts (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will take action on several contracts and interagency agreements. Key items include infrastructure projects, emergency services, and court administration. The meeting also includes a request for a temporary job developer position to service Pullman.

• WSDOT Supplemental Agreement #3 for Wenatchee Creek Bridge Replacement CRP 264
• City of Lewiston EMS Contract
• Interagency Agreement AOC2904 for Post-Conviction Alternatives to Incarceration
• Corrected Deeds for Parcels 1-004-37-009-0001-0000 and 1-132-00-110-0001-0000
• Indigent Defense Contract for Sammuel P. Harrich

The Board approved a series of contracts and agreements, including an emergency services agreement with Lewiston, Idaho, and a defense counsel contract for indigent individuals. It also approved payment of $304,245.24 covering current expenses, road work, capital improvements, emergency services, trails, housing, landfill, stormwater, equipment rental, and other items. All motions were carried without recorded vote counts.

• Approved Emergency Services Agreement with City of Lewiston, Idaho (motion carried)
• Approved corrected deeds for Cemetery District parcels (motion carried)
• Approved Interagency Agreement for juvenile court post‑conviction alternatives (motion carried)
• Approved Washington State DOT Supplemental Agreement for Wenatchee Creek Bridge Replacement (motion carried)
• Approved WSU Extension Memoranda of Agreement for Extension Director and 4‑H Coordinator positions (motion carried)
• Approved US Army Corps of Engineers contract amendment and Wellpoint provider agreement (motion carried)
• Approved $80,000 per year defense counsel contract for indigent misdemeanor cases (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $304,245.24 for listed expense claims and vouchers 349809‑349940 (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the county budget for the year ending December 31, 2026. The meeting includes several resolutions to set levies for county roads, flood control, rural EMS, and mental health services. The Board will also decide on a sales and use tax for emergency communications.

• Adoption of the Asotin County Budget for Year Ending 12/31/2026
• Resolution 25-54: Imposing 1/10 of a percent sales & use tax for emergency communications
• Awarding architectural and engineering services for Heights Elementary/Lincoln Middle School Sidewalk Project Phase 3 to Keller and Associates
• Resolution 25-45: Amending operating budget for the period ending 12/31/2025
• Sleep Center Lease Agreement

The commissioners approved a contract for sidewalk improvements at Heights Elementary and Lincoln Middle Schools. They adopted the operating budget for the year ending December 31, 2026 and approved a one‑tenth of one percent sales and use tax to fund emergency communications. Several levy‑setting resolutions for various districts and a termination letter to the City of Clarkston were also approved.

• Approved award of Architectural & Engineering services contract to Keller Associates for sidewalk improvements (motion carried)
• Approved amendment to the operating budget for the period ending Dec 31, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved levy‑setting resolutions directing the Assessor to set levies for Current Expense, County Road, Flood Control, Rural EMS, Aquatic Center bond repayment, levy shift, and Mental Health/Veterans Relief funds (motion carried)
• Adopted the Asotin County budget for the year ending Dec 31, 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved elimination of ARPA Fund 143.000 (motion carried)
• Approved a 0.1% sales and use tax to fund emergency communications (motion carried)
• Approved letter to the City of Clarkston to terminate the fire department EMS contract at the county jail (consensus)
• Approved lease agreement for the Sleep Center at 1333 Fair Street (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will certify the 2025 tax levy for collection in 2026 and hold public hearings on the 2025 budget amendments and the 2026 budget and revenue sources. The meeting is open to the public via a virtual link.

• Certification of 2025 tax levy for 2026 collection
• Public Hearing: 2025 Budget Amendments
• Public Hearing: 2026 Budget
• Public Hearing: 2026 Revenue Sources
• Conditional Use Permit 25-22 for Abe Bergamo

The commissioners approved the minutes from November 24, 2025. They also approved a conditional use permit for Abe Bergamon's 9,200‑sq‑ft accessory structure, a letter to Garfield County about shared court‑administrator costs, and an amendment to the DSHS contract. Finally, they approved Resolution 25‑43 certifying 2025 tax levy amounts and authorizing payment of $1,839,344.73.

• Approved November 24, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 25‑22 for 2050 Marilyn Way (motion carried)
• Approved letter to Garfield County Commissioners on shared court‑administrator cost (motion carried)
• Approved Washington State DSHS Contract Amendment 01 to Contract 2563‑65812 (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 25‑43 certifying 2025 tax levy amounts for 2026 collection (motion carried)
• Authorized payment of $1,839,344.73 via vouchers 349501‑349568 (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will consider several action items, including approval of meeting minutes, vouchers, and a short plat for 1366 Sycamore St. The agenda also includes the First Amended Memorandum of Agreement for Snake River Road cultural resources involving WSDOT, FHWA, WA SHPO, the Nez Perce Tribe, and the county, as well as a water‑quality stormwater capacity agreement (Agreement No. WQSWCAP-2527-AsCoPW-00196). Additional items are the Seven Devils bond hearing contract and an extension of the Ward bond hearing contract. The meeting includes public comment periods, an executive session on personnel, and a work session on operations.

• Short Plat 23-02 for 1366 Sycamore St. (Nathan Barnett/Liberty West Properties, LLC)
• Snake River Road Cultural Resources First Amended MOA with WSDOT, FHWA, WA SHPO, Nez Perce Tribe, Asotin County
• WA Dept of Ecology Water Quality Stormwater Capacity Agreement (No. WQSWCAP-2527-AsCoPW-00196)
• Seven Devils Bond Hearing Contract
• Ward Bond Hearing October Contract Extension

The Asotin County Board approved several items, including the First Amendment Memorandum of Agreement for the Snake River Road Project Unit A. It also approved a short plat for 1366 Sycamore, a stormwater capacity agreement, and contracts for legal representation. Claims and payroll vouchers totaling $196,121.69 and $59,479.12 were authorized for payment.

• Approved minutes of November 17, 2025
• Approved amended minutes of October 13, 2025
• Approved Short Plat 23-02 for 1366 Sycamore (Nathan Barnett/Liberty West Properties, LLC)
• Approved First Amendment Memorandum of Agreement for Snake River Road Project Unit A (Milepost 19.00‑19.71)
• Approved Stormwater Capacity Agreement (WQSWCAP-2527-AsCoPw-00196) with Washington Dept. of Ecology
• Approved professional services contract with Seven Devils Law, PLLC for limited scope representation
• Approved addendum to Initial Appearance Contract with Nickolas Ward extending term through Oct. 31, 2025
• Approved payment of listed claims ($196,121.69) and payroll vouchers ($59,479.12)

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will approve the minutes from the November 10, 2025 meeting and consider voucher items. It will take action on the Justice Center Change Order No. 4 referenced as AIA Doc G701‑2017. Two executive‑session periods are scheduled to discuss personnel matters and county contracts. The agenda also notes open positions on several boards and committees.

• Approve minutes of the November 10, 2025 meeting
• Action on vouchers
• Action on AIA Doc G701‑2017 Justice Center Change Order No. 4
• Executive session on personnel (RCW 42.30.110(1)(g))
• Executive session on contracts (RCW 42.30.110(1)(d))

The commissioners approved the minutes from the November 10, 2025 meeting. They approved an AIA Change Order for the Justice Center project. They approved payment of listed claims totaling $295,421.81. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of November 10, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved AIA Change Order #004 for Justice Center project (motion carried)
• Approved payment of claims totaling $295,421.81 (voucher numbers 349205‑349298)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several road and transportation programs for 2026. The meeting includes votes on membership agreements, grant subrecipient contracts, and an exclusive provider agreement for the Asotin County Fair.

• Resolution 25-40: Asotin County 2026–2031 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program
• Resolution 25-41: 2026 Asotin County Annual Road Program
• Subrecipient Agreement with Community Action Partnership for Community Development Block Grant #25-64210-001
• Asotin County Fair - Pepsi Idaho Beverages Exclusive Provider Agreement
• Washington State Office of Public Defense Agreement #IAA26002

The Asotin County Board approved the Six‑Year Transportation Improvement Program for 2026‑2031 and the 2026 Annual Road Program. It also gave the County Engineer authority to issue construction change orders for road and bridge projects. Several agreements—including MS‑ISAC membership, a Community Development Block Grant subrecipient contract, and a state defense funding agreement—were approved for signature via DocuSign, and payment vouchers totaling $243,765.90 were authorized. A budget work session was scheduled for November 12, 2025.

• Adopted the 2026‑2031 Six‑Year Transportation Improvement Program (motion carried)
• Adopted the 2026 Asotin County Annual Road Program (motion carried)
• Designated the County Engineer as Construction Change Order Authority for road/bridge projects (motion carried)
• Approved MS‑ISAC membership agreement signature via DocuSign (motion carried)
• Approved Subrecipient Agreement with Community Action Partnership for CDBG funds (motion carried)
• Approved $59,590.74 Washington State Office of Public Defense agreement signature via DocuSign (motion carried)
• Approved payment of vouchers totaling $243,765.90 (motion carried)
• Scheduled a Budget Work Session for November 12, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. (announcement)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will take action on the October 27, 2025 meeting minutes and on vouchers. It will consider the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee grant recommendations and approve Amendment 19 to the professional services contract with Great West Engineering. A public hearing will be held on the 2026‑2031 Asotin County Six‑Year Transportation Improvement Program, with comments accepted through November 7, 2025. An executive‑session will address contracts, and the agenda notes several open board and committee positions.

• Amendment 19 to Professional Services Contract with Great West Engineering – action
• Lodging Tax Advisory Committee grant recommendations – action
• Public Hearing – 2026‑2031 Asotin County Six‑Year Transportation Improvement Program – public comment period
• Executive Session – Contracts per RCW 42.30.140 (45‑min and 30‑min sessions)
• Open board/committee vacancies: Solid Waste Advisory Committee, Board of Equalization, Shorelines, Fair Board

The Board approved the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee's recommendation to award the full grant amounts requested by the Aquatic Center ($100,000), Asotin County Fair Board ($35,000), and Visit Lewis Clark Valley ($150,000). It also approved Amendment No. 19 to the professional services contract with Great West Engineering for solid waste and miscellaneous engineering services. Additionally, the Board authorized payment of vouchers 3 48810 through 3 48894 totaling $222,583.61.

• Approved Lodging Tax Grant awards totaling $285,000 (motion carried)
• Approved Amendment No. 19 to the Solid Waste and Miscellaneous Engineering Services contract with Great West Engineering (motion carried)
• Authorized payment of vouchers 3 48810‑3 48894 for $222,583.61 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of the October 27, 2025 meeting (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve business agreements and hold executive sessions, followed by a series of budget work sessions.

• Business Associates Agreement with Unleashed Marketing+ Design, LLC
• Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with City of Lewiston and Rural EMS District #2
• Letter to Department of Interior regarding land acquisition applications
• Executive Session for contracts
• Budget Work Sessions (Oct 27-30)

The commissioners approved the Business Associates Agreement for Community Services – Birth to Three and Unleashing Marketing+ Design. They also approved a letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior regarding land acquisition notices. Finally, the board approved vouchers 3 48684 through 3 48797 for payment of $477,337.08.

• Approved October 20 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Business Associates Agreement (motion carried)
• Approved letter to Interior Department (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers 3 48684‑3 48797 for $477,337.08 (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will consider several action items at this meeting, including staffing, fee updates, grant administration, and contracts. They will vote on filling a vacant landfill laborer position. They will discuss an update on landfill fee collection. They will act on a contract with Rooted Transformations, PLLC to provide mental health services.

• Vote to fill vacant Landfill Laborer position
• Discussion of Landfill Fee Collection update
• Action on Department of Commerce Community Development Block Grant 25-6421-001
• Agreement with Rooted Transformations, PLLC for mental health services
• Action on Long Plat 25-18, Frost Addition, 1568 Chestnut (preliminary plat)

The Asotin County Board approved several items, including hiring a landfill laborer, a $43,000 CDBG grant for low‑ and moderate‑income programs, a mental‑health services agreement for the juvenile court, and preliminary approval of a 6‑lot subdivision at 1568 Chestnut Street. The board also approved payment of various claims totaling $127,380.81 and payroll vouchers totaling $55,747.12.

• Approved hiring of a vacant landfill laborer (motion carried)
• Approved $43,000 Community Development Block Grant for public services (motion carried)
• Approved agreement with Rooted Transformations for juvenile court mental‑health services (motion carried)
• Approved preliminary approval of Frost Addition subdivision at 1568 Chestnut St (4.43 acres, 6 lots) (motion carried)
• Approved payment of claims totaling $127,380.81 (voucher numbers 348503‑348591)
• Approved payroll vouchers totaling $55,747.12 (voucher numbers 348480‑348486 and 30520‑30575)

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will vote on an ordinance to lift the 2025 County Burn Ban. The board will also review several short plat applications and a shorelines permit.

• Ordinance 25-40 regarding the lifting of the 2025 County Burn Ban
• Short Plat 25-12 for Jolene Seibly at 1423 Highland Avenue
• Short Plat 25-16 for Jeff Port at 1367 Sycamore Street
• Short Plat 25-17 for Jeff Port at 1368 Chestnut Street
• Shorelines Conditional Use Permit for MP 19.00-19.71 Snake River

The Board approved the minutes from the October 6 meeting. It also approved an amendment to a state military grant, lifted the emergency burning ban, and approved several land‑use applications and a road improvement permit. Finally, the Board authorized payment of approved claims totaling $201,968.52.

• Approved October 6, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Amendment 2 to Washington State Military Department Grant #E25-146 (no funding change)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-40 lifting the emergency burning ban in unincorporated areas
• Approved Short Plat 25-12 for final platting of 1423 Highland Ave property
• Approved Short Plat 25-16 for preliminary platting of 1367 Sycamore St (4‑lot subdivision)
• Approved Short Plat 25-17 for preliminary platting of 1368 Sycamore St (4‑lot subdivision)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 25-15 for Snake River Road improvements (mileposts 19.00‑19.71)
• Approved payment of claims and vouchers totaling $201,968.52

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will approve the September 29, 2025 meeting minutes and authorize voucher payments. Commissioners will vote on a request to create an additional temporary DS1 staff position at the Clarkston office. An executive‑session will be held to discuss contracts as required by RCW 42.30.140(4)(a).

• Approve minutes of the September 29, 2025 meeting
• Approve voucher payments
• Decision on opening an additional temporary DS1 position in the Clarkston Office
• Consider miscellaneous other action items
• Executive session to review contracts (RCW 42.30.140(4)(a))

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on several contract renewals and service agreements. The meeting includes a resolution to revise tire disposal fees at the Asotin County Regional Landfill and budget work sessions for Community Services and Public Works.

• Resolution 25-39 to revise tire disposal fees and procedures at the Asotin County Regional Landfill
• WSDOT Supplemental Agreement #1 for CRP 269-1 Ten Mile Creek #2 Bridge
• First Lease Amendment for 608 Chestnut Office
• Department of Commerce Growth Management Services Contract #26-6311-007 for GMA Periodic Update Grant – FY2026
• JURY+ Jury Management System Software Maintenance Agreement Renewal

The Asotin County Board approved a resolution revising tire disposal fees and procedures at the regional landfill. It also approved several contract renewals, including a law library subscription, jury management software, a GSA snow‑service contract, and a DCYF early‑intervention amendment. Additional approvals covered a lease amendment for the Birth to Three program, a professional services contract with Building Blocks Pediatric Therapy, and a supplemental agreement for the Ten Mile Creek No. 2 bridge replacement. The Board authorized payment of $217,832.12 for approved claims.

• Approved West Proflex Law Library renewal (Thomson Reuters)
• Approved Jury Management System Software Maintenance Agreement renewal
• Approved GSA Order for Snow Services contract for Social Security Administration building
• Approved Washington State DCYF Early Intervention Provider Agency amendment #21‑11415‑13
• Approved First Lease Amendment for Birth to Three Program office at 608 Chestnut St., Clarkston
• Approved Contract for Professional Services with Building Blocks Pediatric Therapy
• Approved Resolution amending tire disposal fees at Asotin County Regional Landfill
• Approved Washington State DOT Supplemental Agreement for Ten Mile Creek No. 2 Bridge Replacement

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a proposed resolution to revise tire disposal fees and procedures at the county regional landfill. The board will act on two resolutions designating County Road Projects CRP #271 for 15th Street/Scenic Way improvements (Phase I) and CRP #272 for sidewalk improvements at Heights Elementary and Lincoln Middle School (Phase 3). Additional actions include a stockpile lease agreement for Bruce Oaks and approval of a Department of Commerce grant for quality behavioral health services.

• Public hearing on proposed resolution to revise tire disposal fees at Asotin County Regional Landfill
• Resolution 25-37 designating County Road Project CRP #271, 15th Street/Scenic Way Improvements Phase I
• Resolution 25-38 designating County Road Project CRP #272, Heights Elementary/Lincoln Middle School Sidewalk Improvements Phase 3
• Asotin County Stockpile Lease Agreement – Bruce Oaks
• Department of Commerce Grant #24-46108-201 – Quality Behavioral Health

The Asotin County Board approved several agreements and projects, including a juvenile housing contract at $225 per day, a grant with Quality Behavioral Health, and two road improvement resolutions. They also approved the vacant Stormwater Operator position and the County Stockpile Lease with Bruce Oaks. All motions were carried without recorded vote counts.

• Approved Washington State DSHS County Program Agreement Amendment No. 2 (motion carried)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement for housing juveniles at Nez Perce County Juvenile Detention Center at $225 per day (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑37 designating Road Project CRP No. 271 15th Street/Scenic Way Improvements Phase 1 (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑38 designating Road Project CRP No. 272 Heights Elementary/Lincoln Middle School Sidewalk Improvements Phase 2 (motion carried)
• Approved Asotin County Stockpile Lease Agreement with Bruce Oaks (motion carried)
• Approved filling the vacant Stormwater Operator position (motion carried)
• Approved Grant Agreement with Quality Behavioral Health (grant number 26‑46108‑201) (motion carried)
• Approved payment of claims totaling $205,690.75 (voucher numbers 347829‑347935) (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a contract modification for Program Manager Eric Boggan and several personnel appointments. The meeting includes a discussion regarding a jail update and the approval of vouchers.

• Modification of Contract W912EF21C0008
• Appointment of Laurie Wilson to Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
• Request to fill a vacant position in the Assessor’s Office
• Letter to City of Lewiston Mayor Dan Johnson
• Jail update discussion

The Board approved a contract amendment adding $5,721.46 in funding to solicitation W912EF21C008. It also approved the appointment of Laurie Wilson to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, permission to fill an Assessor’s Office assistant vacancy, and a letter renewing the Rural EMS agreement with the City of Lewiston. Claims totaling $222,570.12 were approved for payment.

• Approved amendment to contract W912EF21C008, adding $5,721.46 (motion carried)
• Approved appointment of Laurie Wilson to Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (motion carried)
• Approved permission to fill vacant Office Assistant position in Assessor’s Office (motion carried)
• Approved renewal of Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement for Rural EMS services with Lewiston (motion carried)
• Approved payment of listed claims totaling $222,570.12 (voucher numbers 347709‑347828)
• Approved minutes of September 8, 2025 meeting (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The board approved several service agreements, the sheriff’s civil fee schedule, and awarded the architectural and engineering contract for the Ten Mile Creek No. 2 Bridge Replacement to Anderson Perry & Associates. It also approved a memorandum with FEMA’s IPAWS program and authorized payment of $128,930.08 in county claims. All motions were carried without recorded vote counts.

• Approved September 2, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved DSHS Agreement Amendment No. 2 (motion carried)
• Approved Fee for Service Amendment with Opportunities Unlimited, Inc. (motion carried)
• Approved Ordinance 25-35, Asotin Sheriff’s Civil Fee Schedule (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 25-36 awarding A&E contract for Ten Mile Creek No. 2 Bridge Replacement to Anderson Perry & Associates (motion carried)
• Approved Local Agency A&E Cost‑Plus Fixed Fee Consultant Agreement (CRP 269‑1) with Anderson Perry & Associates (motion carried)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with FEMA IPAWS for emergency networks (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $128,930.08 in claims (voucher numbers 3 47482‑3 47573) (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several interagency agreements and a right-of-way easement. The meeting includes a vote on a 2025 cost allocation plan and a salary commission appointment. An executive session is scheduled to discuss pending litigation.

• Registered Sex Offender Address Verification Program interagency agreement
• Resolution 25-34 adopting a 2025 Cost Allocation Plan
• Fairgrounds Electric Line Right of Way Easement with Avista
• Palouse Conservation District Interlocal Agreement
• Appointment of Kay Andersen to the Salary Commission

The Board approved the minutes from the August 11 meeting and adopted several funding agreements, including a $79,136.72 interagency agreement for sex‑offender address verification and a $6,500 per‑year stormwater education contract. It also adopted the 2025 Cost Allocation Plan, approved an Avista electric‑line easement, and reappointed Kay Anderson to the Salary Commission. Finally, the Board authorized payment of listed claims totaling $274,067.39.

• Approved minutes of August 11, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved Washington Association of Sheriffs interagency agreement ($79,136.72) (motion carried)
• Adopted Cost Allocation Plan for 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved Avista electric line right‑of‑way easement (motion carried)
• Approved interlocal stormwater education agreement ($6,500 per year) (motion carried)
• Reappointed Kay Anderson to Salary Commission as Labor Representative (motion carried)
• Approved claims and vouchers for payment totaling $274,067.39 (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved several items, including opening four Control Room Tech positions and multiple interagency agreements. It adopted the Fleshman Way chip‑seal road project and the Snake River Road Unit B rural arterial agreement. The County will sign the opioid settlement allocation documents and appointed Michael Dimmick to the Veterans Advisory Board. Claims and payroll vouchers totaling $235,138.60 and $634,063.58 were also approved for payment.

• Approved opening four Control Room Tech positions (replace vacant Corrections Officer slots)
• Approved Washington Courts Interagency Agreement AOC2588 for BECCA programs
• Approved Resolution 25-33 designating Fleshman Way Chip Seal Project (CRP No. 270)
• Approved Rural Arterial Program Agreement for Snake River Road Unit B (Chairman's signature via DocuSign)
• Approved Washington Courts Interagency Agreement AOC2561 for Rural Court Security Program grant (Judge Burns' signature via DocuSign)
• Approved Opioid Settlement Allocation Agreement for county participation and fund receipt
• Approved appointment of Michael Dimmick to the Asotin County Veterans Advisory Board
• Approved claims and voucher payments totaling $235,138.60 and payroll payments totaling $634,063.58

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board approved several resolutions, including an emergency management equipment policy and a camper and trailer storage policy for the regional landfill. It accepted a $40,000 amendment to the State Conservation Commission contract to support capital projects and reappointed Brandon Berglund to the County #5 position. The Board also directed the Emergency Services Director to notify the Auditor about the Emergency Communications Sales Tax committees, approved a letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and authorized payment of $111,642.89 in various claims and vouchers.

• Approved minutes of July 28, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 25-31 establishing Emergency Management equipment usage policy (motion carried)
• Directed Emergency Services Director Nick Bacon to notify the Auditor on the Emergency Communications Sales Tax committees (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 25-32 implementing camper and trailer storage policy at the regional landfill (motion carried)
• Accepted SCC Contract K2606 Amendment #1 providing $40,000 for capital projects (motion carried)
• Reappointed Brandon Berglund to Asotin County #5 position (motion carried)
• Approved letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding non‑gaming land acquisition (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $111,642.89 for listed claims and vouchers (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners approved the minutes from the July 14 meeting and a series of contracts and agreements covering emergency communications, juvenile detention services, landfill operations, electronic signatures, animal ordinance updates, conservation programs, and a reappointment to the Public Facilities District Board. They also authorized payment of $593,433.92 in approved claims and payroll vouchers totaling $52,629.80. Executive session times were adjusted, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved July 14, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved SECO Coordinator Professional Development Contract ($52,500) (motion carried)
• Approved DCYF Juvenile Detention Services Agreement (motion carried)
• Approved Ecology Agreement for landfill operations ($305,444) (motion carried)
• Approved Electronic Signature Agreement for Ecology Water Quality Program (motion carried)
• Approved Ordinance 25-30 updating the Animal Ordinance (motion carried)
• Approved 2025‑2027 Biennium Conservation Contract No. K2606 (motion carried)
• Reappointed Dr. Nick Hardin to the Public Facilities District Board (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners approved several development requests, a DSHS service agreement, and a military signature authorization. They also authorized payment of $196,896.60 in claims and $571,401.12 in payroll vouchers. All motions were carried without recorded vote tallies.

• Approved Ron & Teresa McGuire variance request (motion carried)
• Approved Seibly Short Plat 25-12 for a 2.38‑acre, 3‑lot subdivision (motion carried)
• Approved Quality Homes Planned Development/Long Plat 25-11 for a 4.77‑acre, 22‑lot project (motion carried)
• Approved DSHS County Program Agreement DDA County Services, Agreement #2563-64313 (motion carried)
• Approved Washington Military Department Signature Authorization Form (motion carried)
• Approved vendor claims totaling $196,896.60 for various county expenses (motion carried)
• Approved payroll vouchers 345954‑346004 and 29876‑29991 totaling $571,401.12 (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved Ordinance No. 2025‑28, declaring an emergency and suspending all fires/open burning in unincorporated Asotin County, effective July 5 at 6:00 a.m. The Board also approved several contract amendments, including a $300,000 veteran services extension, a jail housing contract amendment, a $13,000 records‑management grant, and a fire‑alarm monitoring agreement. The Board approved payment of $211,811.39 covering various county expenses and vouchers. All motions were carried without recorded vote tallies.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑28 emergency fire ban (motion carried)
• Approved State of Washington DVA Amendment No. 1 adding $300,000 funding (motion carried)
• Approved Washington State Dept. of Corrections Contract No. K9637 Amendment No. 7 for jail housing (motion carried)
• Approved Grant Agreement for $13,000 records‑management funding (motion carried)
• Approved Standard Fire Alarm Agreement with Fisher Systems for new jail (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $211,811.39 for listed county claims and vouchers (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved a revolving fund for the Auditor's Office and four Washington State Department of Social & Health Services agreements. It also approved an interagency agreement for the Superior Court under the Uniform Guardianship Act and reappointed two members to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Claims and payroll vouchers totaling $818,603.27 were approved for payment.

• Approved Resolution 25-27 establishing a revolving fund for the Asotin County Auditor’s Office for jury payments (motion carried)
• Approved Washington State Department of Social & Health Services County Program Agreement, Job and IL Services Agreement No. 2563-62342 (motion carried)
• Approved Washington State Department of Social & Health Services County Program Agreement, Working Advance Long-Term Payable Agreement No. 2563-63435 (motion carried)
• Approved Washington State Department of Social & Health Services County Program Agreement, School-to-Work Direct Service Pilot Contract Agreement No. 2563-63188 (motion carried)
• Approved Interagency Agreement IAA26734 between the Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts and Asotin County Superior Court regarding the Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship and other Protective Arrangement Act (motion carried)
• Reappointed Stan Wilson and Phil Henderson to the Planning and Zoning Commission (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $767,231.56 for listed claims and vouchers (motion carried)
• Approved payroll payments of $51,371.71 for voucher numbers 3 45488‑3 45495 and 29822‑29875 (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners approved Resolution No. 25-26, authorizing a temporary loan from the General Fund to the Asotin County Community Services Fund. They also approved payment of vouchers 345551 through 345649 totaling $326,211.92. The board agreed by consensus to continue using Greater Columbia Health for administration of the Criminal Justice Treatment Account. A town‑hall meeting was announced for June 25 to discuss a public‑safety communications tax and other items.

• Approved Resolution No. 25-26 temporary loan to Community Services Fund (motion carried)
• Approved payment of vouchers 345551‑345649 totaling $326,211.92 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of June 9, 2025 (motion carried)
• Removed Washington State Dept of Social & Health Services County Program Agreement from agenda (motion carried)
• Added request for response from State Health Care Authority to agenda (motion carried)
• Consensus to continue using Greater Columbia Health for Criminal Justice Treatment Account administration
• Announced town‑hall meeting on June 25 to discuss public‑safety communications tax and other items

Jail and Finance Committee

The Jail and Finance Committee approved the May 15 minutes. It accepted the Department of Corrections (DOC) contract without opposition. The committee approved a review of partner‑agency rates three months after the new jail opens. Members re‑elected Noel Hardin to the committee for another three‑year term.

• Approved May 15, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted DOC contract (passed w/no opposition)
• Approved 3‑month review of partner‑agency rates after jail opening (all in favor)
• Re‑elected Noel Hardin to the Jail Finance Committee for a 3‑year term (all in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved an offer to purchase 1333 Fair Street for $450,00 or less to lease the property to the Asotin County Alliance for the unhoused. It also approved several personnel hires, Fair Board appointments, and payment vouchers totaling over $1.1 million. The meeting included executive and administrative sessions and concluded with the next meeting scheduled for June 16, 2025.

• Approved purchase offer for 1333 Fair Street for $450,00 or less, to lease to Asotin County Alliance for the Unhoused (motion approved)
• Approved seasonal Marine Deputy emergency hire (motion approved)
• Approved hiring of IS Help Desk Intern through mid‑August (motion approved)
• Approved backfill of Road Operator position (motion approved)
• Approved Fair Board appointments of Ashley Rimmelspacher, Brian Powe, and Britt Rogers (motion approved)
• Approved payment vouchers #345221‑345327 totaling $738,335.04 (motion approved)
• Approved payroll vouchers #345170‑345195 and #29701‑29821 totaling $438,204.97 (motion approved)
• Approved signing of the 2026 State v. Blake Application (motion approved)

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board approved a special revenue fund for Birth‑to‑Three community services (Resolution 25‑25). It also approved several contracts, a variance permit, the appointment of a new undersheriff, and payments totaling $235,846.40. All motions were carried without recorded vote tallies.

• Approved minutes of May 19, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved Tyler Technologies Disbursements Agreement for Card Issuance (motion carried)
• Approved Helion Software as a Service Licensing Agreement (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 25-25 establishing a Special Revenue Fund for Community Services – Birth to Three (motion carried)
• Approved Juvenile Court Block Grant Agreement (Agreement Number 2563-62948) (motion carried)
• Approved appointment to fill Undersheriff position after retirement (motion carried)
• Approved Quality Design Homes Variance Permit 25-08 (motion carried)
• Approved claims payments totaling $235,846.40 (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The board approved the May 12, 2025 minutes and a series of contracts and agreements, including funding for a reentry demonstration initiative, sheriff scheduling software, a COPS hiring grant, and a $370,295.71 claim payment package. It also authorized the transfer of a fire‑district trailer, added a public works contact for a WSDOT right‑of‑way update, and approved a vacant Job Developer position.

• Approved minutes of May 12, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved Washington State Health Care Authority Interagency Agreement for Reentry Demonstration Initiative (HCA Contract #K8390)
• Approved NEOGOV Power Digital Management Software Services Agreement for Sheriff’s Office and Jail scheduling
• Approved permission to apply for COPS Hiring Grant for two sheriff positions
• Approved addition of Public Works Director as project contact on WSDOT Right‑of‑Way Staffing Update
• Approved Wellpoint Washington, Inc. Participating Provider Agreement
• Approved filling of vacant Job Developer position in Community Services
• Approved payment of $370,295.71 for county claims (voucher numbers 34 4826‑34 4949)

Jail and Finance Committee

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the January 10, 2025 meeting, with the motion carried. Members heard a presentation from the Washington Department of Corrections about the $180.00 inmate bed rate and a proposed inmate‑boarder exchange. A motion to adjourn the meeting and tour the new facility was made, but the outcome was not recorded in the minutes.

• Approved Jan 10, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Motion to adjourn meeting and tour new facility (outcome not recorded)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the May 5 minutes and authorized a HID fingerprint‑machine maintenance contract for the Sheriff’s Office. By consensus the Auditor was directed to proceed with contracts for juror debit cards and a resident‑alert software service. The Board also approved filling a vacant computer‑operator position at the landfill and approved payment of vouchers totaling $589,833.58.

• Approved May 5, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved HID fingerprint‑machine software maintenance contract (motion carried)
• Authorized Auditor to move forward with juror debit‑card contract (consensus)
• Authorized Auditor to move forward with resident‑alert software contract (consensus)
• Approved hiring for vacant Computer Operator/Facilities Tech at the landfill (motion carried)
• Approved payment of vouchers #344502‑#344653 totaling $589,833.58

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners approved the minutes from the April 28 meeting. They authorized the purchase of two Ford Police Interceptor SUVs, a pursuit‑rated Ford F‑150 for the Sheriff’s Office, and a Ford F‑150 for the shop. The board also approved hiring a Rule 9 seasonal intern for the Prosecutor’s Office and appointed Joshua Malkin as County Engineer. Claims and payroll vouchers totaling $234,813.81 and $592,034.25 were approved for payment.

• Approved April 28, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of four ER&R vehicles (two SUVs $51,329.57 each, pursuit F‑150 $54,049.32, shop F‑150 $55,199.45) (motion carried)
• Approved hiring of a Rule 9 seasonal intern for the Prosecutor’s Office (motion carried)
• Approved appointment of Joshua Malkin as County Engineer (motion carried)
• Approved claims payments totaling $234,813.81 (voucher 344421‑344500) (motion carried)
• Approved payroll payments totaling $592,034.25 (voucher 344367‑344420 and 29528‑29645) (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting. It authorized a $311.47‑per‑month fiber internet contract for the County Jail and amended a temporary loan, decreasing the amount from $88,000 to $34,500. The Board also approved filling the Code Enforcement Officer vacancy and authorized payment of $260,044.22 in approved claims.

• Approved April 21, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Internet Services Agreement for jail at $311.47 per month (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 25-23, reducing temporary loan to Fair Fund from $88,000 to $34,500 (motion carried)
• Approved letter to Auditor on capitalized assets inventory (motion carried)
• Approved Washington State Health Care Authority reentry initiative participation (motion carried)
• Approved hiring of Code Enforcement Officer to replace retiring officer (motion carried)
• Approved payment of listed claims totaling $260,044.22 (voucher numbers 344252‑344064) (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The board approved a resolution authorizing an $88,000 temporary loan from the Current Expense Fund to the Asotin County Fair Fund. It also approved several contracts and permits, including a conditional use permit for an accessory structure at 1665 Bennett Hill Drive, a $45,800 amendment for landfill groundwater data services, and equipment purchase agreements for fuel and a Caterpillar loader. Additional approvals covered a trade‑in of a Caterpillar machine, right‑of‑way procedures, and appointments to the Housing Authority Board. All motions were carried without recorded vote counts.

• Approved Resolution 25-22 authorizing $88,000 temporary loan to Fair Fund
• Approved Beau Driskill Conditional Use Permit 25-05 for accessory structure at 1665 Bennett Hill Drive
• Approved Great West Engineering Amendment No. 18 for groundwater data services up to $45,800
• Approved Fuel Purchase Agreement with CHS Primeland
• Approved Western States CAT Sales Agreement for 2025 Caterpillar 938 Small Wheel Loader
• Approved trade‑in of 2013 Caterpillar 930 K valued at $62,500
• Approved Right of Way Procedures per WSDOT and LAG manuals
• Approved Housing Authority Board appointments of Emily Ashby and Ronna Kerr

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the minutes from the April 7 meeting and a series of contracts related to the Ten Mile Creek No. 2 Bridge Replacement project, including local agency agreements and material supply contracts. It also approved a ground lease for RV parking, a stock contract for the Hells Canyon Rodeo, and authorizations to pay $466,823.95 in county expenses. Commissioners consented for a letter of support for TriState Health's FY26 federal funding request.

• Approved April 7, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Washington State DOT Local Agency Agreement for Ten Mile Creek No. 2 Bridge Replacement (motion carried)
• Approved Washington State DOT Local Agency Federal Aid Project Prospectus for Ten Mile Creek No. 2 Bridge Replacement (motion carried)
• Approved Multiple Materials Schedule A–F contracts with Envirotech Services, Road Products, LLC, Idaho Asphalt Supply, Poe Asphalt Paving, Inc., Atlas Sand and Rock, Inc., and CHS – Primeland (motions carried)
• Approved ground lease with Rainier Amusements, LLC for RV parking at $20 per day (motion carried)
• Approved Asotin County Hells Canyon Rodeo 2025 stock contract with P9 Rodeo Company (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $466,823.95 for listed county expense claims (voucher numbers 343950‑344064)
• Consented by consensus for Commissioner Shinn to sign TriState Health FY26 Federal Appropriations support letter

Board of Commissioners

The board approved the consent agenda of fair sponsor agreements, a conditional use permit for an accessory structure, and several contract awards for the 2025 Multiple Materials Project. It also approved a temporary loan to the Asotin County Fair Fund, a juvenile justice detention contract, and filled the Victim Witness Coordinator vacancy. All motions were carried.

• Approved consent agenda of 20 Asotin County Fair sponsor agreements
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #25-04 for a 50' × 60' accessory structure at 3240 South Slope Lane
• Approved multiple contracts for the 2025 Multiple Materials Project (Schedules A‑F) to various vendors
• Approved Mutual Assistance Compact between City of Lewiston and Asotin County
• Approved Juvenile Justice Center Detention Use Contract at $150 per day
• Approved amendment of janitorial services contract for the Social Security Administration building
• Approved filling the vacant Victim Witness Coordinator position
• Approved a temporary loan from Current Expense Fund 001.220 to Asotin County Fair Fund 104.000

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board approved the minutes from the March 24 meeting. It also approved several agreements for the county fair, a defense‑counsel contract, school‑bus fuel purchases, and a community‑services hiring. Finally, the board authorized payment of $272,465.83 for a list of approved claims and vouchers.

• Approved minutes of March 24, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved Hostetler Parking Agreement for Hells Canyon Fair (motion carried)
• Approved Capitol International Productions entertainment agreement (motion carried)
• Approved School Bus Lease Agreement with Asotin-Anatone School District (motion carried)
• Approved $80,000 contract for defense counsel for indigent individuals (motion carried)
• Approved use of three county fleet cards to purchase fuel for leased school buses during the fair (motion carried)
• Approved filling a Direct Services One position in Community Services (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $272,465.83 for listed claims and vouchers (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board adopted the consent agenda, approving dozens of sponsorship agreements for the Asotin County Fair. It also approved a conditional use permit for a 5,296‑sf accessory structure, an amendment to a professional services contract up to $272,000, and a bidder certification for a community‑services career‑connect proposal. Three resolutions establishing Bennett Hill Drive, 23rd Street, and Arkenstone Court as county roads were adopted, and vouchers totaling $851,033.73 (plus payroll vouchers of $55,058.20) were authorized for payment.

• Approved consent agenda agreements with Asotin County Fair sponsors (40 items) – motion carried
• Approved Beau Duman Conditional Use Permit for 5,296‑sf accessory structure – motion carried
• Approved Amendment No. 17 to Professional Services Contract with Great West Engineering, up to $272,000 – motion carried
• Approved Appendix C Bidder’s Certification for Community Services career‑connect proposal – motion carried
• Approved Bennett Hill Drive as county road (vote 2‑1)
• Approved 23rd Street as county road – motion carried
• Approved Arkenstone Court as county road – motion carried
• Approved payment of vouchers 343411‑343507 totaling $851,033.73 and payroll vouchers totaling $55,058.20 – motion carried