2026-05-12 BOCC Meeting

The Lewis County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on May 12, 2026, which included several procurement and contract-related discussions. Key agenda items included the approval of resolutions 26-149 through 26-154, covering appointments to the Citizens Commission for Salaries, acceptance of a grant agreement from the Washington State Department of Transportation to install six electric vehicle charging stations, and contract amendments with Coastal Community Action Program to increase funding by $83,000 for supported employment services. Additionally, the board ratified a $350,000 contract with West Consultants for hydrologic, hydraulic, and geomorphic services. The meeting also featured a public hearing and subsequent approval of ordinance 1376, allowing electric thrust operated vessels on specific county lakes, which was supported by public testimony emphasizing environmental and accessibility benefits. The meeting concluded with announcements about upcoming community events.