Commissioners approve grants, interagency contracts and personnel actions; mediation agreement authorized

The Walla Walla County Board of County Commissioners on Jan. 27 approved several grants, contracts and personnel actions, including a letter of support for a Department of Commerce climate grant, a GMA periodic update interagency contract with the Washington State Department of Commerce, and an interlocal agreement for highway-litter pickup between the City of Walla Walla and the county corrections department.

The board voted 2-0 on multiple agenda items throughout the session. Commissioner Lori Clayton moved, and Chairman Fulmer seconded, most motions recorded on the agenda; votes were recorded as "aye" with no individual roll-call recorded in the transcript.

Votes at a glance

- Authorize chair to execute agreement commencing mediation: motion moved by Commissioner Clayton, seconded by Chairman Fulmer; outcome: approved (2-0).

- Authorize chair to sign letter of support for Department of Commerce Walla Walla County Climate Grant FY2025 (scope and budget attached): motion moved by Commissioner Clayton, seconded by Chairman Fulmer; outcome: approved (2-0). The climate grant application cites a maximum award of $175,000; the draft budget submitted with the letter shows $150,000…