Tuesday Public Meeting - 05.19.2026

The Cowlitz County Commissioners held a public meeting on May 19, 2026, primarily addressing routine consent agenda items and a few procurement-related matters. Key procurement discussions included a public hearing scheduled for July 21, 2026, regarding Title III funding from the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act, which allocates approximately $34,000 for rural projects such as fire stations. The commissioners also discussed a significant capital improvement project involving the reconstruction of about 2.27 miles of road, estimated at $5 to $5.5 million. Additionally, a change order was approved for Advanced Excavating Specialists LLC, increasing the contract by $206,208.31 to address unexpected repairs on a leachate line. The meeting also covered a resolution to increase the Veterans Relief Fund payout account and a notice of intent to establish a county road for right-of-way purposes related to the Burma Road Tuolumne bypass project. Public concerns were raised about the effectiveness of the road repair plans due to underlying water issues, but the commissioners noted challenges in obtaining necessary permissions from the Army Corps of Engineers. No other major procurement actions or votes were taken during the meeting.