Tuesday Public Meeting - 06.09.2026

The Cowlitz County Commissioners held a public meeting on June 9, 2026, where several procurement and infrastructure-related topics were discussed. Key agenda items included calls for public hearings on water treatment plant liability policies, a county road project for the Burma Road Tuttle Park Bypass with a $1.5 million budget, and the surplus of county vehicles and equipment for auction. The commissioners approved a change order increasing the contract with Columbia River Contractors Inc. by $24,000 for additional guardrail installation due to unforeseen damage. They also rejected all bids for the Tenney Way Landfill flare replacement project due to irregularities in payment schedules. A significant discussion focused on change order number six for the South Cloverdale Road and Comfort Road intersection project, which added $229,750.23 to cover extended traffic control costs caused by utility relocation delays beyond the originally planned four-week window. Commissioners expressed frustration over the lack of enforceable penalties for utility companies causing project delays and indicated plans to revise franchise agreements to address this issue. Additionally, the meeting touched on potential opportunities to revisit coal export development at the Reynolds site, considering environmental technology advancements and economic benefits for the county. The consent agenda, including contracts, agreements, and appointments, was approved by the commissioners.