Cowlitz County Commissioner Open Public Meetings

The Cowlitz County Commissioners held an open public meeting on June 10, 2026, where they addressed several procurement and infrastructure-related items. Key discussions included calls for public hearings on water discharge policies, county road projects such as the Burma Road Tootle Park Pipe Bypass Project with a budget of $1.5 million, 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 Tenal Way Landfill flare replacement project due to irregularities in payment schedules and plan to reissue the solicitation. Additionally, a change order for the South Cloverdale Road intersection project was approved, adding $229,750.23 to cover extended traffic control costs caused by utility relocation delays. The meeting included discussions about potential opportunities to revisit coal export projects at the Reynolds site, considering environmental technology advancements and economic benefits. The consent agenda, including these procurement actions, was approved by vote.