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On routine consent items, Eugeneus said five easements for the Dyke Road project will appear on the consent agenda. She reported the Tower Road Water Main and Juanita Way Booster Pump Station contract — awarded Jan. 21 to a low bidder identified in the presentation — is ready for execution. She also described the Hazel Dell Road slide‑repair project as closed out about $30,000 below the bid amount after the contractor installed a soldier‑pile retaining wall with tiebacks.

Eugeneus described two wastewater items in greater detail. The Toodle Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project opened for bids last week with eight bidders; the low bidder, Tapani, bid $1,584,213.15, roughly $92,000 below the engineer’s estimate, and staff said both the engineer and public works have prior experience with the contractor. That project is an ARPA‑funded set of plant improvements, including equipment replacement, a flow meter and an emergency generator; staff estimated most work complete by fall, with generator lead times possibly extending into early 2026.

Separately, staff requested Amendment No. 2 to the Bridal Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements design contract with Gibson Olson for $211,000 to provide daily on‑site inspections, additional review of engineering submittals and related services during construction. Eugeneus said the $211,000 request aligns with typical inspection costs of roughly 10–15% of construction cost and would fund daily inspection throughout the roughly 250‑day contract. Construction manager daily reports will be routed to county staff; Eugeneus said the county will still review documents prior to bringing the amendment to the board for approval.

Eugeneus asked the board to authorize a call for bids to purchase a prefabricated plate‑arch culvert for the Garlock Road project to meet state fish‑window restrictions. She said if the county does not order material within about six weeks, the county will miss the allowable in‑stream work window (July 16–Sept. 30). Based on vendor timelines presented, staff expects material delivery around July 30 if ordered on the expedited schedule. The project is funded largely by the state Brian Abbott Fish Barrier Removal Board, which covers about 85% of the cost with a 15% county match; Eugeneus said procuring the culvert in advance and delivering it to the site is eligible under that funding arrangement. She estimated the culvert materials at approximately $190,000.

Eugeneus said staff will include the culvert material purchase and other contracts on next week’s agenda for formal action. Commissioners asked clarifying questions about bid variance drivers (transportation, subs, specific items such as baserock), inspection report routing, and funding sources; Eugeneus said questions were addressed and that addenda and job walks had been used during bidding to ensure a fair process.

No formal roll‑call votes on any of these items appear in the transcript excerpt; staff described the items as coming forward for formal agenda action next week.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Wednesday Business Meeting - 02.12.2025","oneSentenceSummary","Susan Eugeneus, county engineer, briefed the commissioners on a series of construction and procurement items the county will bring to the board agenda next week.","taxTitle","Cowlitz County, Washington","taxId",5122,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6334013,"Cowlitz County officials agree to allow part‑time animal control officer access to county credit card",118,17000,135000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2299829-b5719aacf93eaf692e736b3d857aa662&start=17&end=135","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2299829-b5719aacf93eaf692e736b3d857aa662/thumbnail_17000.jpg","/articles/6334013/Cowlitz-County/Washington/Cowlitz-County-officials-agree-to-allow-parttime-animal-control-officer-access-to-county-credit-card","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6334013-c3e06a7f4d97b164506994e1b2cefaa7/orig.mp4?Expires=1775424910&Signature=deRDe3c6NU-08NvcYRBhLbpLxZTOc3ADBPgQYXpWEXwuRGMRseAUD0SQZzyQFnOsYOjeo7JBtnyfC56a9SNGTXA5XAPC2rCK5syz4Il3k9efalwNTStj-aqYIZj1tlwihforT2T8dhiv7Jn8ow4EnZCY6tfunpHrhTgbiAow80E~avI~nXL7GZfD4mHTkJqNUFikvsmo3qkbzSwqYs0TbOclhTXISVop3n7moZV86f85eWb1azf4Vf3xlG1J-bG3tPAyKLrUIh7XdiKzF01H1oc1YLGFzuQ0t~tIRcx1Jk-GPlholGOJNGaGShS8KzTyYeSqRERXhaejRm3TWP0Zbw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Katrina, budget and finance manager with the sheriff’s office, told commissioners Wednesday that the county’s credit‑card policy restricts cards to full‑time employees but requested an exception for a new part‑time animal control officer who will fill in for other officers and work after hours.

The part‑time officer will use the card for routine after‑hours needs such as veterinary bills and, when necessary, fuel in areas without departmental gas cards. Katrina said the department’s credit cards carry a $1,500 limit and noted deputies already carry county cards for on‑scene needs.

Commissioners expressed support. One commissioner said, “I think we’re fine with that, Katrina,” and the staffer thanked the board.

The request was presented as an administrative exception to existing policy; staff did not record a formal roll‑call vote in the transcript. The sheriff’s office will proceed with the process of documenting the board’s approval for the part‑time position to be issued a card, subject to the county’s control and spending limits.

No legal citations or ordinance numbers were referenced during the discussion, and no additional restrictions or new policy language were offered on the record.","County staff asked commissioners to permit a part‑time animal control officer to carry a county credit card for after‑hours veterinary and fuel needs; commissioners signaled approval, noting the card limit and current policy.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6333995,"Commissioners OK travel and take a case‑by‑case approach to proclamations",428,3271000,3699000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2299829-b5719aacf93eaf692e736b3d857aa662&start=3271&end=3699","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2299829-b5719aacf93eaf692e736b3d857aa662/thumbnail_3271000.jpg","/articles/6333995/Cowlitz-County/Washington/Commissioners-OK-travel-and-take-a-casebycase-approach-to-proclamations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6333995-133519cfd57afe87b0f65943af854ce9/orig.mp4?Expires=1775424910&Signature=bZnrRBjS3HDxflQTpaMAk9nIZsrjZSVmp5vfbIhiAUMRM4iEXVS98N7HHFSr1yavbmAYw3GFLFxN2Iz8Q1DZap9T0v7tlCN0AI4HDrhmdXn8p6we5OYtKzGyzhIUbVdQvfkmrZBWOAaVQMBoE26bE7jA4LoLJHKPWLug591SJJUgXaG0dgYBXjV6SPeid~lUASl0MkSQAMrOcVf6CPah~il7t-5Rd8uQqdKd1ocvkgeVa~xAOHjVN8PZj7k02diOMfpgeN~RLUQqQm9NHyPYncnJofulfknp7SDqTsRK6w4zN3T0hcAKwyruHwsV4dLgTzun6tfnqwPq69B7wWgQXQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioners briefly discussed upcoming travel and two proclamations submitted for board signature.

On travel, commissioners said they were comfortable approving travel for risk‑pool conference attendance in March and gave informal consent during the meeting.

Regarding proclamations, staff presented two items including one from Emergency Support Shelter and a fair‑housing proclamation. Commissioners agreed to handle proclamations on a case‑by‑case basis and asked that entities requesting proclamations prepare the draft language themselves rather than relying on county staff. One commissioner said he is cautious when outside groups include numerical claims in text without clear sourcing and said he preferred to verify any statistics before attaching the board’s signature. Other commissioners said proclamations that carry little fiscal impact and help community groups feel supported can be appropriate.

No formal votes were recorded in the transcript excerpt; staff will place travel items and proclamations on the appropriate agenda for formal action.","Board members agreed to approve requested travel and to handle proclamations case by case, asking outside entities to prepare proclamation text; some commissioners voiced caution about numerical claims in proclamations.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6333999,"HHS brings five contracts to agenda, including coordinated entry and Phoenix House services",379,2883000,3262000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2299829-b5719aacf93eaf692e736b3d857aa662&start=2883&end=3262","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2299829-b5719aacf93eaf692e736b3d857aa662/thumbnail_2883000.jpg","/articles/6333999/Cowlitz-County/Washington/HHS-brings-five-contracts-to-agenda-including-coordinated-entry-and-Phoenix-House-services","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6333999-6b1a8578005bde7e44c79f8ac09ec716/orig.mp4?Expires=1775424910&Signature=AKbFMUhpHQKeOYE0DFqNmB5CbCyybEfDDrAzpFLqJqIJeHCN-HJd7CZULh-mJKv9c4HgnMKOakysnCFG6384bt061d0V84ZXGkbGb46gaHSA9RbJQnPtn96TosHPxQmbrz7oDuYPtJTlm-OaF~t000H0hhjFtGeYAIFo8CEePmzP9ou5aispzrdG2CkwdisgNUtP0S0LCsFe~SIN-j7I2~kWuciJlRCdIG3o~LRTmBBlZH2EC0A9iaVo3a3s4dZPyyH3e6cRSh6RkuC8lk3wGYP5onRtuU2A5M0AuSGqcKe807b3RB0X2Q2UsLv7OfB9iQDO7BYFP4g15vfkG2FGbQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Gina James of Health and Human Services told commissioners the department will place five contracts on the Tuesday board agenda: three coordinated‑entry contracts and two shelter‑related contracts.

James identified the coordinated‑entry contractors as Family Health Center, Emergency Support Shelter and Community House. She said the coordinated‑entry awards vary by contract and usage: “two of them are around 25,000, one is 25,000, one is $27.09, and one’s at 40,000,” and that staff adjusted amounts from prior years based on utilization. (Transcript figures were provided by staff and line‑item budgets will accompany the contracts.)

The two other contracts are for shelter operations with Emergency Support Shelter (including a match component) and a contract with Housing Opportunities for Southwest Washington to provide services at Phoenix House, a program that houses individuals and children transitioning from substance‑use treatment.

James described HHS contract oversight: contractors submit monthly invoices for reimbursement against line‑item budgets (personnel, supplies, admin/indirect). Staff perform monitoring and audits by matching submitted reimbursements to eligible purchases; reimbursements are processed only after expenditure. She said staff negotiate budget line items with providers when necessary and that HHS has separated coordinated‑entry and shelter‑operations contracts to keep differing program requirements distinct.

James said she is coordinating follow‑up briefings, including inviting providers to present more information in March. No contracts were approved in the Wednesday briefing; the items were scheduled for the upcoming Tuesday agenda.","Health and Human Services told commissioners it will present five contracts — three coordinated entry contracts and two shelter/service contracts including Phoenix House — on Tuesday; staff described budgets, reimbursement and monitoring procedures.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6334004,"County moves ahead on annex upgrades to house Office of Public Defense; window replacements and skylight repair on agenda",1038,1750000,2788000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2299829-b5719aacf93eaf692e736b3d857aa662&start=1750&end=2788","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2299829-b5719aacf93eaf692e736b3d857aa662/thumbnail_1750000.jpg","/articles/6334004/Cowlitz-County/Washington/County-moves-ahead-on-annex-upgrades-to-house-Office-of-Public-Defense-window-replacements-and-skylight-repair-on-agenda","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6334004-d48ba40a7766ac34e20b1a0cd77a77cf/orig.mp4?Expires=1775424910&Signature=LVpWPjd5N8pzE-Qij6NJQd1CbGF4cqjnADAKBxaiz9ndZbA3ZNx92fwt3DxMDNC2MeKO1qKldvsiA8Z2hweo0iJhXvEFPAYTQT5~G7h~HHJghNW0yKKNe7OoNmPA7~Sw4PoCJryiCZHk7ip4PxsyaQaFbDVVDFpDcCP3ndpJEth7pgjfdS14t~qCXUdruicbvDfu-VW9-uW3tYdciN2InYEl80S1wFBOwkF3Y6pHmn8VcLs-yr1pAhVFo4GT2N4Oa70kpkzckkyZ02-bpqDYSHKeFZunAeDVNKiguvdVhs1JN3OjGXvP2WPbLu2~h1SyBqrxzXULy3N7EPOwL7gu1g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Savannah Clement of Public Services returned to the board to formalize next steps on the annex renovation that will house the Office of Public Defense (OPD).

Clement presented a high‑level cost estimate of about $165,000 to upfit the annex first floor for OPD. She said the first floor will accommodate OPD in the “compass” area and a former noxious‑weed office; those spaces already have office footprints, so the first‑floor conversion is substantially less complex than the planned Second Floor work. Clement said moving OPD into county space will eliminate a lease that costs about $85,000 per year.

Staff also raised a security and energy concern: existing first‑floor windows are old single‑pane wood frames that staff said are unsecured and drafty. Staff presented a single quote to replace the first‑floor windows with storefront vinyl at an estimated $68,000, which would include an egress window in the northeast corner. Commissioners asked staff to obtain additional bids, research potential public utility district (PUD) rebates for energy efficiency, and return with more options. Commissioners signaled support for doing the replacement correctly to avoid repeated work.

Separately, staff reported a damaged skylight above a hallway between restrooms and the board office. The first quote to replace a single shattered panel was $26,000 plus tax; replacing all 15 panels was $47,000. Staff proposed temporarily covering the skylight to assess daylight impacts before deciding whether to repair the glass or close and add artificial lighting; commissioners asked staff to test the cover and report back with additional quotes and options when the weather improves.

Clement and staff said motion detectors and the annex alarm were recently updated. Staff will pursue additional window bids, check PUD commercial rebate rules and return with refined cost estimates.","Public services staff proposed first‑floor upfits for the annex to relocate the Office of Public Defense (estimated $165,000) and presented initial window replacement quotes (~$68,000) and skylight repair options; commissioners asked for more bids and for staff to check utility rebates.","actionData","errors"]

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