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Cowlitz County posts multiple public‑hearing notices, contract adjustments and appointments in consent agenda
Summary
The board announced public hearings (wastewater discharge policy, Burma/Toutel bypass, Carol's Water franchise), called for bids on the Toutel Park bypass (engineer estimate $1.5 million), approved several contract adjustments in the consent agenda, and appointed members to advisory boards; the consent agenda passed.
Cowlitz County commissioners reviewed and approved a comprehensive consent agenda that included several calls for public hearings, bid solicitations, contract adjustments, correspondence items and appointments.
The board set a public hearing for July 7, 2026, to consider updates to the Three Rivers Regional Wastewater Authority discharge and industrial pre‑treatment policy and maintenance responsibilities. The same day the board listed a county road project and hearing for the Burma Road to Toutel Park bypass (the meeting discussion included an engineer’s estimate of about $1.5 million for that project). A July 14 hearing was scheduled to consider renewal of Carol's Water Association’s 10‑year non‑exclusive franchise.
Consent items also recorded contract changes: a $24,000 increase to a Columbia River Contractors Inc. guardrail contract (bringing the total to $526,316) and a $12,000 supplemental agreement with WSPUSA for South Cloverdale Road design work (bringing that contract to $538,360). Bids for the tenant landfill flare replacement were rejected as irregular and will be reissued. The board acknowledged a possession and temporary construction easement with Warehouser NR Company and Warehouser Timber Holdings, Inc. to support the Burma/Toutel bypass project.
Health and Human Services noted a state‑led reduction in funds for a Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) developmental disability contract covering adult employment and early‑childhood services for July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026; the reduction was attributed to state budget action. The board also adopted a resolution to begin a hazardous chemical communication program for county risk management.
Appointments listed in correspondence included Mike Maloney to the fair board for a four‑year term (term expires Oct. 31, 2029) and Adam Smei to the solid waste advisory committee (term expires March 31, 2028). Vouchers were presented as part of consent; the transcript does not specify the total voucher amount.
The board moved and voted to approve the full consent agenda. During consent‑period discussion a resident (Flo) raised geotechnical concerns about the proposed Burma/Toutel bypass alignment, urging staff to investigate alternatives; staff indicated Warehouser had chosen the optimal alignment but agreed to consider additional review.
