Grays Harbor County Commissioner's Meeting 09/01/26

At the September 1, 2026, Grays Harbor County Commissioners meeting, the board approved an e-sign fifth amendment to an engineering services contract with David Evans and Associates and approved initial collective bargaining agreements with Teamsters Local 252 for commissioned and non-commissioned administration; commissioners noted the agreements establish contracts without raises. The board authorized hiring a temporary full-time-equivalent fair and events manager. Forestry staff recommended awarding contracts COVR2601 and COVR2602 to Carlos Reforestation LLC for $20,680 as the lowest responsive bid; the item was advanced, though the transcript does not clearly capture a final award vote. Public health discussed a Coastal Community Action Program housing-services amendment that deobligates $6,412.45 in county funds and reallocates funding for transitional housing for youth. The board also advanced an easement for Grays Harbor PUD electrical facilities. Hiring authorizations for assessor and public health vacancies were discussed, including a community health nurse position tied to pending grant funding.

The board held a hearing on proposed food-enforcement ordinance updates, including revised inspection and reinspection thresholds, and continued it to September 8 for language cleanups before a final decision. A cannabis-license item was corrected from a request to approve to a request to deny because of the proposed location; the transcript does not clearly capture the final disposition. Commissioners also discussed new state authority to move veterans, mental-health, and public-health levies outside the general fund, which could create additional property taxes; no decision was made, and further information was requested. No bids were scheduled at the start of the meeting.