Wahkiakum County, Washington

Wahkiakum County Planning Commission

The Wahkiakum County Planning Commission will approve the agenda and the meeting minutes from May 28 and June 25, 2026. A public comment period will be offered. The commission will then continue its discussion of the Comprehensive Plan update, focusing on Elements 6, 7, and 8 (pages 175‑221). No other actions are listed.

• Approve agenda
• Approve meeting minutes from May 28, 2026
• Approve meeting minutes from June 25, 2026
• Public comment period
• Ongoing discussion of Comprehensive Plan Update – Elements 6‑8, pages 175‑221

Fair Board

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss assuming ownership of Ma’uka Lani Drive and courthouse operating hours. The body is also reviewing contracts for behavioral health funding, 911 services, and a jail sally port door project.

• Request for county to assume ownership of Ma’uka Lani Drive off Greenwood Road
• Jail sally port door removal and ventilation project
• Voucher approvals totaling $119,904.32 and $134,390.00
• Resolution No. 88-26 for $634.22 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution No. 89-26 for $1,250.00 from Inter Local Cooperation Cumulative Reserve Fund

Noxious Weed Control Board

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to decide on a 6-year EMS levy renewal and a roadside mowing contract with Bush Whacker’s LLC. The board will also consider a short plat for duplex-to-condominium conversion and health department agreements.

• Resolution for the renewal of the 6-year EMS levy
• Public Works contract for roadside mowing with Bush Whacker’s LLC
• Voucher approval in the amount of $187,146.00
• Resolution No. 86-26 for Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund expenditure of $28,085.73
• Short Plat to convert duplex units into individual condominiums

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board will adopt the consent agenda, including a voucher approval for $187,146.00 and a resolution authorizing $28,085.73 from the Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund. New business items include amendments to Fair Board capital project grant agreements, a resolution to renew the six‑year EMS levy, a public works contract for roadside mowing, and a short plat request to convert duplex units into condominiums. The Health & Human Services department will discuss a budget amendment for a temporary full‑time office assistant and an agreement for online food‑worker training with the Tacoma‑Pierce County Health Department.

• Resolution No. 86‑26 authorizing $28,085.73 from the Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Voucher approval for $187,146.00
• Amendments to Fair Board capital project grant agreements for fair arena groomer and Youth Building doors
• Resolution to renew the six‑year EMS levy
• Public Works contract for roadside mowing with Bush Whacker’s LLC

Fair Board

The Fair Board will meet to review reports from the Fair Manager and various committees. The body will discuss old business regarding grounds modifications and rental prices, as well as new business concerning fair pass pricing and the Fair Foundation.

• T-shirt contract and design
• Rental prices
• Fair pass and price
• Grounds modifications
• Fair Foundation discussion

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will consider approving vouchers totaling nearly $1 million and discuss proposed rate increases from a sanitation service. The meeting includes a public hearing on an open space application and a bid acceptance for roadside mowing.

• Voucher approval - $995,987.17
• Public Hearing: Open Space Application for 5.3 acres
• Bid acceptance for roadside mowing
• Interlocal Agreement with Grays River Flood Control District
• Appointment to Workforce Development Council

The Board approved a roadside mowing bid, an open space taxation agreement, and several interlocal and program agreements. They also appointed Misty Ortiz to the Workforce Southwest Washington Board.

• Approved consent agenda including $934,344.17 in vouchers (3-0)
• Appointed Misty Ortiz to the Workforce Southwest Washington Board (3-0)
• Accepted Bush Whacker’s LLC bid for roadside mowing for $56,443.76 (3-0)
• Approved Open Space Taxation Agreement for Parcel 311006-420002 (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 85-26 for Grays River Flood Control District riprap acquisition (3-0)
• Approved DSHS Program Agreement #2663-69511 for developmental disabilities services (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners meeting on July 7, 2026, was adjourned. The meeting is rescheduled for July 14, 2026, to attend the Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments, Regional Information Forum Meeting.

• Rescheduled meeting date: July 14, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.

Noxious Weed Control Board

Wahkiakum County Planning Commission

The Wahkiakum County Planning Commission will meet to discuss the Comprehensive Plan Update. The body is scheduled to review pages 175-183 of Element 6.

• Review of Comprehensive Plan Element 6 (pages 175-183)

Fair Board

The Wahkiakum County Fair Board will discuss board vacancies, bond procedures, and administrative matters. Members will vote to fill the President and Treasurer roles. Additional items include approving a Facebook administrator, reviewing food vendor booth assignments, and scheduling future meetings.

• Vote on vacant executive board positions: President and Treasurer
• Approve Administrator of Facebook
• Discussion of vacant executive board positions and bonding procedures
• Dividing food vendor booths
• Change meeting frequency to twice a month until the fair

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss appointments for the Upper Grays River Community Forest and Fair Board vacancies. The board is also scheduling a public hearing for an Open Space application for a 5.3-acre parcel.

• Voucher approval for $441,706.28
• Resolution No. 80-26 for $2,172.09 from the Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Public hearing notice for July 7, 2026, regarding Open Space application for Parcel No. 311006-420002 (5.3 acres)
• Appointments to the Upper Grays River Community Forest Public Development Authority Board
• Fair Board resignations and vacancies

The Board approved appointments for the Upper Grays River Community Forest Board and several vacancies on the Fair Board. They also approved a notice of public hearing regarding an Open Space application.

• Approved agenda change for June 16, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution No. 80-26 ($2,172.09) (3-0)
• Appointed Dan Cothren and Sandra Staples Bortner to the Upper Grays River Community Forest Board (3-0)
• Approved Notice of Public Hearing for an Open Space application set for July 7, 2026 (3-0)
• Accepted resignations of Joe Blalock, Becky Thacker, Diane Dyer, and Shelley Gilbert from the Fair Board (3-0)
• Appointed Callista Kukawski to the Fair Board through December 31, 2026 (3-0)
• Appointed Austyn Getman to the Fair Board through December 31, 2026 (3-0)
• Appointed Colleen Coburn to the Fair Board through December 31, 2027 (3-0)

Fair Board

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss professional services agreements for the Employ Wahkiakum program and senior assistance. The meeting includes a call for roadside mowing bids and a report on timber sales from the Department of Natural Resources.

• Voucher approval for $899,091.04
• Resolution No. 79-26 for $1,254.40 from the Emergency Medical Services Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Call for bids for roadside mowing
• Professional Services Agreement with Workforce Southwest Washington for Employ Wahkiakum
• Contract with Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington

The Board of Commissioners approved multiple professional service contracts for Health and Human Services and authorized a letter regarding beach nourishment. They also issued a new call for bids for roadside mowing and corrected a previous motion regarding fairgrounds maintenance funding.

• Approved June 9, 2026 meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution No. 79-26 for $1,254.40 in EMS funds (3-0)
• Approved letter requesting Congressional assistance for East Sunny Sands beach nourishment (3-0)
• Called for bids for roadside mowing to be opened June 23, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved Workforce Southwest Washington contract not to exceed $47,400.00 (3-0)
• Approved Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington contract not to exceed $10,000.00 (3-0)
• Corrected motion for fairgrounds maintenance up to $10,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider license renewals for several local businesses and discuss landscape maintenance contracts. The meeting includes a tentative executive session to evaluate complaints against a public employee.

• Liquor license renewals for Skyline Golf Course, Cathlamet Mini Mart, and Puget Island Gardens
• Marijuana license renewal for Freedom Market Cathlamet, Corp.
• Landscape maintenance contracts with Zack’s Lawn and Property Maintenance and Hartman Landscaping
• Resolution No. 78-26 for $4,888.68 from the Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Voucher approval for $118,551.05

The commissioners unanimously approved using the $10,000 fairgrounds maintenance line item to replace four damaged doors and all locks at the fairgrounds. They also approved landscape maintenance contracts with Zack’s Lawn and Property Maintenance and Hartman Landscaping. Liquor license renewals for three businesses were approved without objection, and a marijuana license renewal was approved despite one objection.

• Approved $10,000 fairgrounds door and lock repairs (unanimous)
• Approved Landscape Maintenance contract with Zack’s Lawn and Property Maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved Landscape Maintenance contract with Hartman Landscaping (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license renewals for Skyline Golf, Cathlamet Mini Mart, and Puget Island Gardens (unanimous)
• Approved Freedom Market Cathlamet marijuana license renewal (1 objection, 2 votes for)
• Approved Resolution No.78-26 to spend $4,888.68 from Electronic Communications Reserve (unanimous)
• Approved Voucher payment of $118,551.05 (unanimous)
• Approved regular meeting agenda and consent agenda (unanimous)

Noxious Weed Control Board

The Noxious Weed Control Board will meet to review aquatic bids and discuss cell phone business. The board will also consider the approval of vouchers and the minutes from the May 4, 2026, meeting.

• Aquatic Bids Update
• Cell phone business
• Approval of vouchers

The Noxious Weed Control Board approved adding Zoom meeting changes to the agenda and approved the May 4, 2026 meeting minutes. The board voted to replace the workplace cell phone with a newer model, to move the July meeting to July 6, 2026, and to approve vouchers totaling $7 74. 79. All motions passed.

• Add Zoom meeting changes to agenda – passed
• Approve May 4, 2026 meeting minutes – passed
• Approve workplace cell phone upgrade – passed
• Move July meeting date to July 6, 2026 – passed
• Approve vouchers $7 74. 79 – passed

Wahkiakum County Planning Commission

The Wahkiakum County Planning Commission will consider three items at its May 28 meeting: a public comment period, a vote on the Logsdon Open Space application for Parcel #311006420002 (5.3 acres at 1908 WSR 4, Skamokawa), and a review of the Trott Dock shoreline permit (application #2026‑0002). The commission will not vote on the shoreline permit at this meeting but will discuss it. The meeting will also continue discussion of Comprehensive Plan Element 6, pages 165‑183.

• Open Space‑Logsdon Application for Parcel #311006420002 (5.3 acres, specific agricultural use)
• Shoreline Permit‑Trott Dock Application #2026‑0002 (120‑ft gangway on Columbia River)
• Continuing review of Comprehensive Plan Update, Element 6 pages 165‑183

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will evaluate five applicants for the Fairgrounds Manager position during an executive session. The board is also reviewing landscape maintenance bids and a project agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation.

• Tentative appointment of a Fairgrounds Manager (budgeted at $22.74/hour)
• Voucher approval for $107,554.25
• Resolution No. 73-26: $11,056.69 for accumulated annual leave for Lamar Blix
• Resolution No. 74-26: $3,000.00 from Emergency Medical Services Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Project Review/Reimbursable Agreement with WSDOT for the East Valley Approach Project

The Wahkiakum County Board unanimously approved a reimbursable agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation for the East Valley Approach project. It also approved several appointments, contracts, and landscape maintenance bids. All actions were recorded as motions seconded and approved by Commissioners Tischer, Letham, and Chair Cothren.

• Approved appointment of Annabelle Maxwell to the Board of Equalization (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of Zack’s Lawn bid for county property landscape maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of Hartman Landscaping bid for courthouse landscape maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved reimbursable agreement with WSDOT for East Valley Approach (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with AFSCME for a 32‑hour work week for Julie Dalen (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Cowlitz Family Health Center for nutritionist services (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Crystal Baker as Fairgrounds Manager at $22.74/hr (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda resolutions authorizing expenditures (Resolutions 73‑77) (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will approve routine items including meeting minutes and a voucher for $138,183.41. The meeting includes bid openings for landscape maintenance and a contract for a jail toilet replacement project.

• Voucher Approval - $138,183.41
• Bid Opening: Landscape Maintenance – Courthouse Properties
• Bid Opening: Landscape Maintenance – Courthouse only
• Contract with Highland Mechanical for jail toilet replacement
• Formal support for East Fork Deep River Connectivity Project

The commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the consent agenda—including a $138,183.41 voucher—and several contracts for wildlife outreach, jail toilet replacement, and road maintenance support. They also recognized a committee resignation, signed a formal support letter for the East Deep River tidegate project, and appointed three members to the Fair Board.

• Approved regular meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda with $138,183.41 voucher (3-0)
• Approved $3,200 contract amendment with Washington Dept. of Fish & Wildlife (3-0)
• Approved $13,798 contract with Highland Mechanical for jail toilet replacement (3-0)
• Approved formal support letter for East Deep River tidegate project (3-0)
• Recognized resignation of Robert Stowe from Marine Resources Committee (3-0)
• Appointed Phyllis Wesley, James Wright, and Jeff Beerbower to Fair Board (3-0)
• Approved landscape maintenance bids (unanimous 3-0)

Fair Board

The board approved the agenda and corrected the minutes. Vouchers were approved and the county IT staff was authorized to take the old computers. Funding of $700 for car‑show food, $250 for raffle prizes, and up to $500 for a new office safe were all approved.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• Minutes accepted with corrections (motion carried)
• Vouchers approved (motion carried)
• Old computers transferred to IT staff Chris (motion carried)
• Up to $700 approved for car‑show food purchase (motion carried)
• $250 approved for car‑show raffle prizes (motion carried)
• Up to $500 approved for purchase of a new office safe (motion carried)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners has adjourned their regular meeting to attend the Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments Regional Information Forum. The meeting will take place at the Wahkiakum Courthouse.

• Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments Regional Information Forum Meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss fairgrounds vacancies and the process for filling the Fair Manager position. The board is also considering an updated workforce agreement and a contract amendment for non-emergency medical transportation.

• Voucher approval for $938,459.19
• Interfund loan payment of up to $175,000.00
• Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund expenditure of $28,342.95
• Payments of $2,000.00 each to Wahkiakum Animal Advocates Group, Wahkiakum Historical Society, and Town of Cathlamet
• Expenditure of $4,953.73 for accumulated annual leave for Darren Grooms

The commissioners approved the regular meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included multiple fund expenditures and vouchers. They unanimously adopted an updated interlocal agreement forming the Southwest Washington Workforce Investment Area effective May 1 2026. The board also approved an amendment to the Community in Motion contract to increase mileage reimbursement rates for 90 days. By consensus the board chose not to hire an interim Fairgrounds Manager and will pursue a permanent hire.

• Approved regular meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including payments of $978.62, $28,342.95, $2,000.00 (x3), $4,953.73, $175,000 loan, and $938,459.19 voucher (unanimous)
• Approved updated Interlocal Agreement to form Southwest Washington Workforce Investment Area (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Community in Motion contract for 90‑day mileage reimbursement increase (unanimous)
• Decided not to hire interim Fairgrounds Manager; will hire permanent position (consensus)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a disaster loan program for winter storm damages and a property acquisition notice from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. The body is also considering several fund expenditures and bids for landscape maintenance.

• Resolution No. 62-26: $75,517.44 from Emergency Medical Services Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution No. 64-26: $40,849.49 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Voucher approval for $167,730.44
• WDFW property acquisition of 100 acres along Skamokawa Creek and 0.75 acre along Elochoman River
• Application to reclassify parcel 311006-420002 as Open Space Farm and Agriculture

The Board unanimously approved the regular meeting agenda, consent agenda items, and several resolutions and contracts. It adopted a resolution certifying capitalized assets and called for landscape maintenance bids. The Board also approved a jail toilet replacement project and a laboratory services agreement. In an executive session, Commissioners voted to terminate Fairgrounds Manager Patty Dursteler.

• Approved regular meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including $578.04 claim and multiple fund resolutions (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 65-26 certifying capitalized assets (unanimous)
• Called for bids for county property landscape maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved $13,798 jail toilet replacement project (unanimous)
• Approved Laboratory Services Agreement with Millenium Health (unanimous)
• Dismissed Fairgrounds Manager Patty Dursteler; vote 2-0, Tischer abstained

Noxious Weed Control Board

The Noxious Weed Control Board will meet to review aquatic bids and potentially award a contract. The board will also review the manager's written report and approve vouchers.

• Discussion and potential award of aquatic bids contract
• Approval of vouchers
• Review of manager's written report

The board approved the April 6, 2026 meeting minutes. It selected Coastal Ag. to perform the aquatic weed treatment, choosing its $36,708 bid over the $49,939 bid. The board also approved vouchers totaling $748.07.

• Approved April 6, 2026 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Selected Coastal Ag. for aquatic treatment (all members in favor)
• Approved vouchers totaling $748.07 (motion passed)

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve routine resolutions authorizing the expenditure of funds from various county reserve funds, including $3,000 for emergency medical services and $278.50 for electronic communications. The meeting will also include a public comment period and a presentation on a shoreline permit for a Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife hatchery renovation.

• Resolution authorizing $3,000 from Emergency Medical Services Reserve Fund
• Resolution authorizing $307.44 from Contingent Liabilities Reserve Fund
• Resolution authorizing $278.50 from Electronic Communications Reserve Fund
• Voucher Approval - $137,374.14
• Shoreline Permit 2026-0003: Beaver Creek Hatchery Renovation

The commissioners unanimously approved the regular meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included several resolutions authorizing small expenditures from reserve funds and a voucher payment of $137,374.14. They also unanimously approved Shoreline Permit #2026-0003 for the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife Beaver Creek Hatchery renovation. The meeting was adjourned at 9:54 a.m.

• Approved regular meeting agenda (unanimous, 3-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous, 3-0)
• Authorized $3,000 expenditure from EMS Reserve Fund (Resolution 59-26, unanimous)
• Authorized $307.44 expenditure from Contingent Liabilities Reserve Fund (Resolution 60-26, unanimous)
• Authorized $278.50 expenditure from Electronic Communications Reserve Fund (Resolution 61-26, unanimous)
• Approved voucher payment of $137,374.14 (unanimous)
• Approved Shoreline Permit #2026-0003 for Beaver Creek Hatchery renovation (unanimous, 3-0)

Wahkiakum County Planning Commission

The Wahkiakum County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on April 23, 2026, to review a Logsdon Open Space Application and a Beaver Creek Hatchery Shoreline Permit. The commission will also continue its discussion on the Comprehensive Plan Update.

• Logsdon Open Space Application (1908 WSR 4 Skamokawa)
• Beaver Creek Hatchery Shoreline Permit (JARPA)
• Comprehensive Plan Update: Element 6 pages 156-183

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the March 26 minutes. It voted to delay action on the Open Space application for Lindsay Wolff Logsdon for one month to clarify residential building status. The Shoreline application for Beaver Creek Fish Hatchery was approved. The commission assigned updates to specific sections of the Comprehensive Plan and planned a form for fire district input.

• Approved agenda as written (unanimous)
• Approved March 26 minutes (unanimous)
• Delayed Open Space application for one month (unanimous)
• Approved Shoreline application for Beaver Creek Fish Hatchery (unanimous)
• Assigned updates to HHS, Law Enforcement, and Emergency Management sections of Comprehensive Plan
• Decided to create form for fire district chiefs to update Fire District sections

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will address a legal settlement regarding Deep River and a grant application for the Columbia Land Trust. The meeting also includes reviews of road closures for a local run and a short plat for a duplex division.

• Settlement of Deep River environmental lawsuit
• Resolution for road closure of Steamboat Slough Road and Brooks Slough Road for the Great White Tail Run on May 16, 2026
• Short Plat for the division of an existing duplex parcel into two condominium parcels
• Voucher approvals totaling $215,459.39
• Resolution No. 57-26 for $557.70 from the County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund

The commissioners unanimously approved the settlement papers for the Deep River environmental lawsuit and authorized the Chair or the full board to sign as needed. They also approved a letter of support for the Columbia Land Trust’s forest grant, closed two roads for a community event, and appointed Erin Hill to the Fair Board. All actions were approved by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved Deep River lawsuit settlement papers (3-0)
• Approved letter of support for Columbia Land Trust RCO grant (3-0)
• Approved closure of Steamboat Slough Rd and Brooks Slough Rd for event (3-0)
• Approved Chair’s signature on Short Plat 2026-0001 for 3 Anchor Way (3-0)
• Approved appointment of Erin Hill to Fair Board through Dec 31, 2027 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve a consent agenda containing routine resolutions and voucher payments, and to hear a proclamation for Fair Housing Month.

• Resolution 54-26: $301.97 from Emergency Medical Services Reserve Fund
• Resolution 55-26: $2,035.25 from County Properties Reserve Fund
• Resolution 56-26: $28,342.95 from Electronic Communications Reserve Fund
• Voucher Approval: $163,946.62
• Proclamation: Fair Housing Month

The Wahkiakum County Board unanimously approved the regular meeting agenda and the consent agenda. The consent agenda included excusing Commissioner Letham, approving the April 7 minutes, and authorizing several fund expenditures and a voucher payment. The Board also unanimously proclaimed April 2026 as Fair Housing Month.

• Approved regular meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Excused Commissioner Letham (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 54-26 authorizing $301.97 from EMS reserve (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 55-26 authorizing $2,035.25 from County Properties reserve (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 56-26 authorizing $28,342.95 from Electronic Communications reserve (unanimous)
• Approved voucher payment of $163,946.62 (unanimous)
• Proclaimed April 2026 as Fair Housing Month (unanimous)

Fair Board

The board approved the meeting agenda and the corrected minutes for the car show. Vouchers were approved as presented. Brian was elected as the new Vice President. The discussion on board member attendance was tabled.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes with car show date correction (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers as presented (motion carried)
• Elected Brian as Vice President (motion carried)
• Tabled discussion on board member attendance

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board will consider a series of routine financial authorizations, including payments from reserve funds and large voucher approvals. New business includes a proclamation for Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, a liquor‑license change for Dollar General at 4 North Jacobson Road, and a discussion on relocating the KM recycling facility to Johnson Park. The board will also review contracts and agreements related to roadside mowing, flood protection, homeless services, and communications equipment.

• Authorize $11,227.47 from the Contingent Liabilities Cumulative Reserve Fund for leave and FICA/Medicare payments to Lucas Getman
• Approve voucher payments totaling $985,374.58 and a transfer batch of $61,643.00
• Open sealed bids for 2026 roadside mowing services
• Reimbursable agreement with Washington State Department of Transportation for the East Fork Deep River Connect and Flood Protection Project
• Discussion of proposed relocation of KM recycling facilities to Johnson Park

The commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda, which contained several resolutions authorizing small expenditures from reserve funds. They proclaimed Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, accepted a liquor‑license governing‑people change, and welcomed the resignation of a Board of Equalization member. Major actions included approving a reimbursable agreement with WSDOT for the East Fork Deep River Connect and Flood Protection Phase 1 project, distributing the PUD Privilege Tax, and accepting a $25,254 Emergency Management Performance Grant. No other items were tabled.

• Approved regular meeting agenda (unanimously)
• Approved consent agenda with multiple reserve‑fund expenditure resolutions (unanimously)
• Proclaimed Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (unanimously)
• Approved Liquor License change of governing people (unanimously, no objections)
• Accepted resignation of Robert Rendler from Board of Equalization (unanimously)
• Approved WSDOT reimbursable agreement for East Fork Deep River Connect and Flood Protection Phase 1 (unanimously)
• Approved distribution of PUD Privilege Tax $51,229.71 to Town of Cathlamet and Current Expense Fund (unanimously)
• Approved acceptance of Emergency Management Performance Grant $25,254 (unanimously)

Noxious Weed Control Board

The Noxious Weed Control Board will discuss bids for aquatic weed management and present the weekly featured weed. It will also review and set chemical pricing for the upcoming period and approve outstanding vouchers. The agenda includes a manager’s written report and time for public comment.

• Discussion of aquatic bids
• Weed of the Week presentation
• Review and setting of chemical pricing
• Approval of vouchers
• Manager’s written report

The board approved the March 2, 2026 meeting minutes and approved vouchers totaling $238.00. It decided to use 2026 chemical prices for future work, applying any remaining 2025 chemicals. The board will request complete aquatic treatment bids before the May 4 meeting to make a decision then.

• Approved March 2, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved $238.00 vouchers
• Adopted use of 2026 chemical pricing, applying leftover 2025 chemicals

Wahkiakum County Planning Commission

The Wahkiakum County Planning Commission will approve the meeting agenda and February 26 minutes, hear public comment, review the Austin Dock Project and its variance shoreline permit, and continue discussion of the Comprehensive Plan update (Element 6, pages 124‑153).

• Approve agenda
• Approve meeting minutes from February 26, 2026
• Austin Dock Project – variance shoreline permit review
• Ongoing discussion of Comprehensive Plan Update – Element 6 pages 124‑153

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the agenda and accepted the February 26, 2026 minutes. It also unanimously approved the Austin Dock and Variance Shoreline permit, requiring the dock slope to be 1:1 and the dock to be permanently attached to the dike. No other actions were taken.

• Agenda approved (unanimously)
• February 26, 2026 minutes accepted (unanimously)
• Austin Dock & Variance Shoreline permit approved with slope 1:1 and permanent dock attachment (unanimously)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss budget items including a hiring pause and overtime expenses. The body will also consider a call for roadside mowing bids and an interlocal agreement for a Virtual Coordination Center.

• Call for bids for 2026 roadside mowing services
• Interlocal Agreement with Washington State Department of Transportation for the Virtual Coordination Center
• Resolution No. 45-26: $13,676.37 from Emergency Medical Services Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution No. 46-26: $269.50 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution No. 47-26: $220.00 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund

The commissioners unanimously approved the regular meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which authorized expenditures from four reserve funds and a $79,129.41 voucher. They also approved a call for bids for 2026 roadside mowing services, with bids to be opened on April 7, 2026. Finally, the board unanimously approved an interlocal agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation for the Virtual Coordination Center.

• Approved regular meeting agenda (unanimous aye: Tischer, Letham, Cothren)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous aye: Tischer, Letham, Cothren)
• Authorized $13,676.37 from EMS Cumulative Reserve Fund (Resolution 45-26, unanimous)
• Authorized $269.50 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund (Resolution 46-26, unanimous)
• Authorized $3,550.00 from Contingent Liabilities Cumulative Reserve Fund (Resolution 47-26, unanimous)
• Authorized $220.00 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund (Resolution 48-26, unanimous)
• Approved $79,129.41 voucher (item F, unanimous)
• Approved call for bids for 2026 roadside mowing services; bids to open April 7, 2026 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners has ordered a continuation of its regular meeting on March 24, 2026, to attend the Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments Regional Information Forum. The session will be held in the Commissioners Meeting Room at the Wahkiakum Courthouse in Cathlamet and will not offer remote or Zoom access.

• Continuation of Regular Meeting
• Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments Regional Information Forum
• Meeting location: Commissioners Meeting Room, Third Floor, Wahkiakum Courthouse, 64 Main Street, Cathlamet
• No remote or Zoom access available

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes several resolutions authorizing expenditures from reserve funds and a voucher approval of $148,170.24. New business items include a letter of support for the Cowlitz Tribe’s Grays River Watershed restoration, a memorandum of agreement with Washington State University for 2026 funding, and an amendment with Otak, Inc. for design and permitting of Covered Bridge Road – King Creek Road and East Valley Road. Additional topics such as water access on Pleasant Point Road and a software procurement will also be discussed.

• Resolution authorizing $31,186.80 from the Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Voucher approval for $148,170.24
• Letter of support for Cowlitz Tribe’s Grays River Watershed restoration project
• Memorandum of Agreement with Washington State University for 2026 funding
• Amendment #2 with Otak, Inc. for design and permitting of Covered Bridge Road – King Creek Road failure and East Valley Road

The commissioners unanimously approved a letter of support for the Cowlitz Tribe’s restoration funding request, a $15,000 memorandum of agreement with Washington State University, and a supplemental consultant agreement with Otak, Inc. for road design work. They also voted to eliminate the Know Be 4 security software and decided to pursue brush removal on Pleasant Point Road. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved letter of support for Cowlitz Tribe funding request (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 memorandum of agreement with Washington State University (unanimous)
• Approved Supplemental Consultant Agreement #2 with Otak, Inc. for road design (unanimous)
• Approved elimination of Know Be 4 security software (unanimous)
• Decided to pursue brush removal on Pleasant Point Road (no vote recorded)
• Approved regular meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)

Fair Board

The board approved the meeting agenda, corrected the minutes, and approved the submitted vouchers. It also approved Erinn Hill’s proposal to chair a two‑day Farm Swap Summer Market on the second weekend in June. The motion to elect a new vice president was tabled. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved corrected minutes (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers as submitted (motion carried)
• Approved Erinn Hill to chair Farm Swap Summer Market (motion carried)
• Tabled election of new Vice President (motion postponed)

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will consider a renewal of a liquor license for B&H Koram, Inc. dba Angie’s Cathlamet Chevron at 274 E. SR‑4. It will also review an amendment to the Cowlitz Juvenile Detention contract and consider letters of support for a PUD booster pump station and a Fire District 3 grant. Additionally, commissioners will select a county representative for mediation in ongoing environmental litigation.

• Liquor license renewal for B&H Koram, Inc. dba Angie’s Cathlamet Chevron, 274 E. SR‑4, Cathlamet
• Amendment to the detention contract with Cowlitz Juvenile Detention (Scott Jacot)
• Letter of support for PUD request for congressional allocation for booster pump station
• Letter of support for Fire District No. 3 grant application for turnout gear and fire hydrant updates
• Resolution to choose a county representative for mediation proceedings regarding environmental litigation

The Wahkiakum County Board unanimously approved the regular agenda, consent items, and several expenditures. It renewed a liquor license, increased the cost per juvenile in the detention agreement to $250 per day, and approved letters of support for a PUD booster pump and Fire District No. 3 equipment. The board also approved an easement on Clover Street, an equipment‑sharing agreement with Pacific County, a $40,000 generator contract for the courthouse, and a $28,775.91 bid for emergency radio spare parts.

• Approved $40,000 SECO County Equipment Contract for courthouse generator (unanimous)
• Approved $28,775.91 Communications Northwest bid for emergency radio spare parts (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 4 to juvenile detention agreement, raising cost to $250 per juvenile per day (unanimous)
• Approved letters of support for PUD booster pump station funding (unanimous)
• Approved letters of support for Fire District No. 3 equipment funding (unanimous)
• Approved easement over county property on Clover Street (unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental equipment‑sharing agreement with Pacific County (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license renewal for B&H Koran, Inc. dba Angie’s Cathlamet Chevron (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board will approve a consent agenda that includes small fund expenditures and a voucher of $61,321.45. It will consider appointments to the Health & Human Services Advisory Board, open sealed RFPs for spare parts for the emergency radio repeater system, and discuss a teen prevention program. The board will also review the courthouse generator replacement project and hold an executive session on potential litigation.

• Resolution authorizing $392.62 from the County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution authorizing $202.90 from the Contingent Liabilities Cumulative Reserve Fund for medical expenses
• Voucher approval for $61,321.45
• Opening sealed RFPs for spare parts for the emergency radio repeater system
• Discussion of courthouse generator replacement project

Noxious Weed Control Board

The Wahkiakum County Noxious Weed Control Board will review and discuss several items, including the 2026 County Weed List, the 2026 budget, and bids for aquatic weed control. The board will also consider how long the prior coordinator should stay on, select a "Weed of the Week," and set the meeting schedule. No contract amounts or final approvals are listed in the agenda.

• Aquatic bids – discussion
• 2026 County Weed List
• 2026 WCNWB Budget
• Prior coordinator – discuss length of service
• Weed of the Week

Wahkiakum County Planning Commission

The commission will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 22, 2026 meeting. Commissioners will elect Marshall Stowe as chairperson for 2026. Public comment will address the Wheel House project and related requests. The body will resume discussion of the Comprehensive Plan update, focusing on Element 5 starting on page 101.

• Approve agenda as written
• Approve January 22, 2026 meeting minutes
• Elect Marshall Stowe as chairperson for 2026
• Public comment on the Wheel House project and requests for additional information
• Continue discussion of Comprehensive Plan Update Element 5 (pages 101‑123)

The commission approved the meeting agenda with a correction. It unanimously approved the date range for the minutes (January 22, 2025 – January 22, 2026). The commission also unanimously accepted the February 22, 2026 meeting minutes as written.

• Approved agenda with correction (approval recorded, vote not specified)
• Approved minutes date range Jan 22 2025–Jan 22 2026 (unanimous)
• Accepted Feb 22 2026 meeting minutes as written (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several fund expenditures and service agreements. Key items include a large transfer for criminal justice expenses and a new animal services agreement.

• Resolution No. 33-26: $800,000 transfer from Criminal Justice Cumulative Reserve Fund to Current Expense Fund
• Interlocal Agreement with Fire District No. 3 for borrowing funds
• Personal Services Agreement with Incident Management Partners, LLC for Emergency Management Plan update
• Laboratory Services Agreement with Millenium Health, LLC
• Animal Services Agreement with Wahkiakum Animal Advocates Group (WAAG)

The commissioners unanimously approved the regular meeting agenda and consent agenda, which included authorizing several small expenditures and an $800,000 transfer from the Criminal Justice Cumulative Reserve Fund. They also approved an interlocal loan agreement with Fire District No. 3, the County Road Levy certification, a personal services agreement for the emergency management plan, a laboratory services agreement, and a $2,000 animal service agreement with WAAG. All votes were recorded as unanimous except the fire district loan, which passed with two votes and one recusal.

• Approved regular meeting agenda (unanimous 3-0)
• Approved consent agenda authorizing $47.30, $529.90, $880.00 and $800,000 expenditures (unanimous 3-0)
• Approved $800,000 transfer from Criminal Justice Reserve Fund (unanimous 3-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Fire District No. 3 for a loan (2-0, 1 recused)
• Approved County Road Levy certification to CRAB (unanimous 3-0)
• Approved Personal Services Agreement with Incident Management Partners, LLC for CEMP update (unanimous 3-0)
• Approved Laboratory Services Agreement with Millenium Health, LLC (unanimous 3-0)
• Approved Animal Service Agreement with WAAG providing $2,000 funding (unanimous 3-0)

Health and Human Services Advisory Board

The board will meet to approve the January 15, 2026, meeting minutes and hear from guest speaker Jen Milleren. Members will receive updates from Public Health, Community Services, Behavioral Health, and Budget and Finance.

• Approval of January 15th, 2026 meeting minutes
• Guest presentation by Jen Milleren, Wahkiakum County HHS
• Behavioral Health updates regarding Mental Health and SUD

The Health & Human Services Advisory Board voted to approve the minutes from the January 15, 2026 meeting. The motion was made by Bobbie Stefan, seconded by Kevin Going, and passed with a unanimous vote. No other motions or decisions were recorded at this meeting.

• Approved January 15, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board will consider a consent agenda that includes several reserve fund expenditures, including a $21,841.61 payment from the Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund. New business items include service agreements with the Wahkiakum Animal Advocates Group, the Wahkiakum County Historical Society, and the Chamber of Commerce, as well as a request for proposals for emergency radio repeater spare parts and a laboratory services agreement with Millenium Health, LLC.

• Resolution No. 28-26 authorizing $3,688.00 from the Contingent Liabilities Cumulative Reserve Fund for legal fees
• Resolution No. 29-26 authorizing $21,841.61 from the Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Voucher Transfer Batch approval for $7,000.00
• Animal Service Agreement with Wahkiakum Animal Advocates Group (WAAG)
• RFP to provide spare parts for the Wahkiakum County Emergency Radio Repeater System

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included resolutions authorizing $3,688 from the Contingent Liabilities Reserve and $21,841.61 from the Electronic Communications Reserve, as well as voucher payments of $188,915.81 and a $7,000 transfer. It also unanimously approved a $2,000 museum service agreement, a technical assistance contract with the Chamber of Commerce for up to $20,000, and an RFP for spare parts for the emergency radio repeater system.

• Approved $3,688 legal‑fees resolution (unanimous)
• Approved $21,841.61 electronic‑communications resolution (unanimous)
• Approved $188,915.81 voucher payment (unanimous)
• Approved $7,000 transfer batch voucher (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 museum service agreement (unanimous)
• Approved up to $20,000 Chamber of Commerce technical assistance contract (unanimous)
• Approved RFP for emergency radio repeater spare parts (unanimous)

Fair Board

The board approved the meeting agenda, adopted the corrected minutes, and approved the vouchers as submitted. The election of a new vice president was postponed (tabled) until more members are present. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• Corrected minutes approved (motion carried)
• Vouchers approved as submitted (motion carried)
• Election of new Vice President tabled

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes several resolutions authorizing expenditures from reserve funds, a large voucher approval of $895,331.93, and two transfer batches of $60,000 each. After public comment, the board will discuss a late addition on the Grays River Flood Control District, review IT committee quotes for a VLAN project, and consider an agreement to update the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. The meeting will conclude with commissioner reports and adjournment.

• Resolution 24-26: authorize $1,170.87 from the County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 25-26: authorize $202.90 from the Contingent Liabilities Cumulative Reserve Fund for medical expense claims
• Resolution 26-26: authorize $15,536.99 from the Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 27-26: authorize $60,000 transfer from the Public Works Cumulative Reserve Fund to the Wahkiakum Solid Waste Fund
• Voucher Approval: $895,331.93 for county expenses

The Wahkiakum County Board unanimously approved the regular meeting agenda and a consent agenda that authorized multiple fund expenditures, including $1,170.87, $202.90, $15,536.99 and a $60,000 transfer. Voucher approvals totaling $995,331.93 were also adopted. Additional approvals covered a $16,655.10 IT VLAN project and a $7,500 emergency‑management plan update. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved regular meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda authorizing $1,170.87 from County Properties Reserve Fund (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda authorizing $202.90 from Contingent Liabilities Reserve Fund (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda authorizing $15,536.99 from Electronic Communications Reserve Fund (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda transferring $60,000 from Public Works Reserve Fund to Solid Waste Fund (unanimous)
• Approved voucher payments totaling $895,331.93 and transfer batches of $60,000 and $40,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $16,655.10 IT VLAN project segments funded from Electronic Communications Reserve Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $7,500 quote for updating the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss funding agreements with the Town of Cathlamet for its swimming pool and library. The meeting includes approvals for various county vouchers and contracts for CPA and road materials.

• Funding agreements with the Town of Cathlamet for the swimming pool and library
• Voucher approval for $98,851.22
• Resolution No. 21-26 for $229.30 from the County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Contract with TDJ CPA, Inc. for CPA services
• Acceptance of 2026 Rock and Asphalt Products quotes

The Wahkiakum County Board unanimously approved a cooperative funding agreement providing up to $25,000 in matching funds for the Julia Butler Hansen Swimming Pool. It also approved an interlocal agreement to assist the Cathlamet library, two grant agreements with the Washington State Department of Agriculture Fairs Program, and the county’s 2026 rock and asphalt product quotes. Additional unanimous actions included a $98,851.22 voucher payment, a $229.30 reserve‑fund expenditure, and a President’s Day holiday closure.

• Approved up to $25,000 matching funding for Julia Butler Hansen Swimming Pool (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement to fund Cathlamet library (unanimous)
• Approved grant agreements K6438 and K6439 with WA State Dept of Agriculture Fairs Program (unanimous)
• Approved engagement letter with Teresa Johnson CPA for 2025 annual report (unanimous)
• Accepted 2026 rock product quotes from Naselle Rock & Asphalt and Burns Construction (unanimous)
• Accepted 2026 asphalt product quotes from Naselle Rock & Asphalt and Lakeside Industries (unanimous)
• Approved voucher payment of $98,851.22 (unanimous)
• Approved holiday closure for President’s Day, February 16, 2026 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a loan request for Fire District No. 3 and a tide gate agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation. The board will also open sealed quotes for asphalt and aggregate products.

• Loan request of $13,000 for Fire District No. 3 generator purchase
• Liquor license renewal for RDR, LLC ('The O') at 8 Fairgrounds Road, Skamokawa
• Agreement with Washington State Department of Transportation for Deep River Tide Gates
• Opening of sealed quotes for Asphalt Products and Gravel, Rock and Crushed Aggregate Products
• Voucher approvals totaling $220,621.70

The commissioners unanimously approved the regular meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which contained six resolutions authorizing specific fund expenditures and a $220,621.70 voucher. They also unanimously approved a liquor license renewal for RDR, LLC d/b/a The ‘O’ at 8 Fairgrounds Road. Finally, the board approved a $13,000 interlocal loan to Wahkiakum Fire District No. 3, with two votes in favor and one commissioner recused.

• Approved regular meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous) – Resolution 17-26 authorizing $10,638.46 from EMS Reserve Fund
• Approved Resolution 18-26 authorizing $8,098.14 from County Properties Reserve Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 19-26 authorizing $2,639.59 from Contingent Liabilities Reserve Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 20-26 authorizing $28,896.95 from Electronic Communications Reserve Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Voucher $220,621.70 (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license renewal for RDR, LLC d/b/a The ‘O’ at 8 Fairgrounds Road (unanimous)
• Approved $13,000 interlocal loan to Wahkiakum Fire District No. 3 (Aye – Tischer, Cothren; Letham recused)

Noxious Weed Control Board

The Wahkiakum County Noxious Weed Control Board will interview candidates, hold a confidential session to evaluate qualifications, and vote on hiring a new coordinator.

• Interview candidates for the Noxious Weed Manager position
• Executive session to evaluate applicant qualifications per RCW 42.30.110(g)
• Action item: vote to hire a new Noxious Weed Coordinator

The board moved to hire Adam Fletcher as the Noxious Weed Control Board manager. The motion was seconded and approved. No candidates were interviewed during the meeting.

• Approved hiring of Adam Fletcher as WCNWB manager

Wahkiakum County Planning Commission

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. Commissioners elected Marshall Stowe as chairperson for 2026. The commission decided to seek outside assistance for Comprehensive Plan Element 4 and tasked Clerk Dianna Adsero with exploring options and budget availability. It then moved on to Element 5, noting needed updates and making minor wording changes.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• Minutes from November 20, 2025 approved unanimously
• Marshall Stowe elected chairperson for 2026 unanimously
• Decided outside help is needed for Comprehensive Plan Element 4
• Clerk Dianna Adsero assigned to explore assistance options and budget for Element 4
• Proceed to Comprehensive Plan Element 5
• Updates noted and minor wording changes made to Element 5

Noxious Weed Control Board

The Wahkiakum County Noxious Weed Control Board is holding a special meeting to interview candidates for the Noxious Weed Manager position. The board will discuss and may take action to fill the role.

• Interviews for Wahkiakum County Noxious Weed Manager position
• Possible action regarding the manager position

The board did not make a hiring decision for the Noxious Weed Manager. It motioned, and the motion was seconded, to hold another meeting on January 27 at 1 pm to interview another applicant. After that interview, the board will discuss and decide on hiring. No other actions were taken.

• Scheduled follow‑up meeting on Jan 27 at 1 pm to interview additional applicant (motion adopted)

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will adopt a consent agenda that includes several fund authorizations, notably a $79,843.72 payment from the Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund and a $232,912.05 voucher approval. After public comment, the board will consider new business items such as board appointments, a change to flood‑control district meeting dates, and letters of support for grant applications. Departmental updates will cover revised right‑of‑way procedures, a Microsoft 365 migration agreement, and a funding agreement with COICE for client support services.

• Resolution authorizing $79,843.72 from the Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Voucher approval for $232,912.05
• Appointment to the Noxious Weed Control Board
• Change in regular meeting dates of the Grays River Flood Control District per RCW 86.09.274
• Agreement with More Power for the Microsoft 365 Migration Project

The Wahkiakum County Board unanimously approved the agenda, consent agenda expenditures, and several appointments. It also changed the flood‑control district meeting date, endorsed two grant applications, and adopted new right‑of‑way procedures. Additional approvals included a $35,967 Microsoft 365 migration contract and a $1,350 health services agreement.

• Approved agenda and consent agenda authorizing fund expenditures (e.g., $10,315.20 EMS reserve, $1,071.29 properties reserve, $9,490.00 workers comp, $79,843.72 electronic communications reserve, $232,912.05 voucher) – unanimous
• Appointed Lore Twiet to the Noxious Weed Control Board for a four‑year term ending Dec 31 2029 – unanimous
• Re‑appointed Denise Blanchard and Jamie Samms to the Johnson Park Advisory Board for three‑year terms ending Dec 31 2028 – unanimous
• Changed the regular meeting date for the Grays River Flood Control District to the second Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. – unanimous
• Approved letters of support for grant applications from Cowlitz‑Wahkiakum Council of Governments and WHEELhouse Cathlamet – unanimous
• Approved revised Right of Way Procedures, including Exhibit A and Exhibit B – unanimous
• Approved quotation QWSQ11757 for Microsoft 365 migration project costing $35,967.47, payable from the Electronic Communications Reserve Fund – unanimous
• Approved Funding Agreement with CHOICE for Direct Client Support Services for $1,350.00 through June 2026 – unanimous

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will consider granting a special occasion liquor license for an event hosted by the Wahkiakum Fair Foundation. The event is scheduled for Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Wahkiakum County Fairgrounds, 16 Fairgrounds Road, Skamokawa. Approval would allow alcohol sales at the fairgrounds during that time.

• Special occasion liquor license for Wahkiakum Fair Foundation event, Jan 17 2026, 3–10 p.m., Wahkiakum County Fairgrounds (16 Fairgrounds Road, Skamokawa).

The Wahkiakum Fair Foundation applied for a Special Occasion Liquor License for its Jan. 17 event at the fairgrounds on 16 Fairgrounds Road. The application was late, but the Sheriff’s Department expressed no objections. The Board approved a Letter of No‑Objection, with all three commissioners voting aye. The meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved Letter of No‑Objection for Special Occasion Liquor License (3‑0 unanimous)

Health and Human Services Advisory Board

The Wahkiakum Health and Human Services Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from October and November 2024 and elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2025. The meeting will include updates from department managers and a review of the budget and finance.

• Approval of October and November 2024 meeting minutes
• Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair for 2025
• Department updates from Public Health, Community Services, and Behavioral Health
• Budget and Finance review
• Meeting held at the Hope Center and via Zoom

Fair Board

The board approved the agenda and minutes, authorized up to $5,000 for a crab feed, and approved the voucher list. It chose the “American Price/County Wide” theme for the 2026 fair. The board also ordered a new banner for SR‑4 and will solicit bids for the Grange food concession. Rides and new fundraisers were tabled until February.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• Minutes approved (motion carried)
• Approved up to $5,000 for crab feed purchases (motion carried)
• Vouchers approved as submitted (motion carried)
• Selected “American Price/County Wide” as fair theme
• Ordered new SR‑4 banner (Patty to order)
• Will take bids for Grange food booth concession (motion carried)
• Rides and new fundraisers tabled until February

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance to create the Upper Grays River Community Forest as a Public Development Authority. The meeting also includes discussions on public works contracts, waste disposal rates, and the 2026-2027 Capital Improvement Plan.

• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance No. 173-26 to create the Upper Grays River Community Forest
• Resolution to adjust solid waste disposal rates at the KM Transfer Station
• Adoption of the 2026-2027 Capital Improvement Plan Project List
• Voucher approvals totaling $1,135,240.49 across multiple batches
• Service Level and Maintenance Agreement with Communications Northwest for radio sites

The Wahkiakum County Board unanimously approved Ordinance No. 173‑26, creating the Upper Grays River Community Forest as a Public Development Authority and signing the interlocal agreement with Pacific County. The board also adopted the 2026‑2027 Capital Improvement Project List, adjusted solid‑waste disposal rates, and approved a heat‑pump replacement for the Public Works office. Additional routine items such as the agenda, consent agenda, and a service‑level agreement were also approved unanimously.

• Approved regular meeting agenda (unanimous Aye – Tischer, Letham, Cothren)
• Approved consent agenda, including eight reserve‑fund expenditure resolutions (unanimous Aye – Tischer, Letham, Cothren)
• Approved Service Level Maintenance Agreement with Communications Northwest (unanimous Aye – Tischer, Letham, Cothren)
• Approved Ductless Heat Pump Replacement for Public Works office, $8,920.45 (unanimous Aye – Tischer, Letham, Cothren)
• Approved Resolution adjusting solid‑waste disposal rates at KM Transfer Station (unanimous Aye – Tischer, Letham, Cothren)
• Approved Capital Improvement Plan Project List for 2026‑2027 (unanimous Aye – Tischer, Letham, Cothren)
• Approved Ordinance No. 173‑26 creating Upper Grays River Community Forest PDA and signing interlocal agreement (unanimous Aye – Tischer, Letham, Cothren)
• Approved appointment of former Commissioner Gene Strong to Great Rivers Behavioral Health boards and reassignment of Commissioner Letham to multiple boards (unanimous Aye – Tischer, Letham, Cothren)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to determine if an ordinance should be adopted to create the Upper Grays River Community Forest. This Public Development Authority (PDA) would be jointly formed by Wahkiakum and Pacific counties to acquire and manage a community forest for economic and environmental benefits.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 173-26 to create a Public Development Authority (PDA)
• Interlocal Agreement between Wahkiakum County and Pacific County
• Proposed PDA Board of Directors consisting of two members from Wahkiakum County, two from Pacific County, and two from Columbia Land Trust
• Proposed Charter establishing the powers and governance of the PDA

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to discuss adjusting rates for solid waste disposal at the KM Transfer Station. The meeting is scheduled for January 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

• Public hearing regarding rate adjustments for solid waste disposal at the KM Transfer Station
• Proposed garbage can rate of $6.00 per can

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will approve routine items on the consent agenda, including several resolutions authorizing expenditures from various reserve funds. Commissioners will hear a public hearing on proposed rate increases for the KM Solid Waste Transfer Site. Additional agenda items include a service contract with Evergreen Septic Pumping, LLC for Johnson Park, acceptance of a bid for the Microsoft 365 Migration Project, and a health services contract with the Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington. The board will also appoint a successor to Commissioner Gene Strong and assign the Chair and Vice Chair positions for 2026.

• Resolution appointing a successor to Commissioner Gene Strong (District 3)
• Public hearing on rate increases for the KM Solid Waste Transfer Site
• Service contract with Evergreen Septic Pumping, LLC for services at Johnson Park
• Bid acceptance for the Microsoft 365 Migration Project
• Contract with Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington for community health and wellness support services

The Wahkiakum County Board appointed Mark Letham to fill the vacant District 3 commissioner seat. It also approved several contracts and expenditures, including a service contract for Johnson Park, an $80,000 health services grant, and a $35,967.47 Microsoft 365 migration bid. The board assigned Dan Cothren as Chair and Lee Tischer as Vice Chair for 2026.

• Appointed Mark Letham as successor to Commissioner Gene Strong (unanimous)
• Approved service contract with Evergreen Septic Pumping, LLC for Johnson Park (unanimous)
• Approved $80,000 contract with Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington (unanimous)
• Approved $35,967.47 Microsoft 365 migration bid to MorePower Technology Group (unanimous)
• Approved multiple reserve fund expenditures totaling $1,090,466.30 (unanimous)
• Approved holiday closure for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan 19 2026 (unanimous)
• Assigned Dan Cothren as Chair and Lee Tischer as Vice Chair for 2026 (consensus)
• Approved regular meeting agenda and consent agenda items (unanimous)

Noxious Weed Control Board

The Noxious Weed Control Board will approve the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting. It will discuss and adopt the 2026 meeting schedule and adopt the 2026 County Weed List (to be finalized in March). The board will also review coordinator/manager applications and approve vouchers.

• Approve November 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Adopt 2026 meeting schedule
• Adopt 2026 County Weed List (to be finalized in March)
• Consider coordinator/manager applications
• Approve vouchers

The board approved the minutes from the November 3 meeting. It approved a $527.69 voucher. The July 7 and September 8 board meeting times were changed to 12:30 p.m. and the new schedule was accepted. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved November 3 meeting minutes (motion by C.L., seconded by L.T.)
• Approved $527.69 voucher (motion by K.W., seconded by C.L.)
• Approved change of July 7 and September 8 meeting times to 12:30 p.m. (motion by K.W., seconded by L.T.)