Asotin County, WA

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will take action on a conditional use permit for Dimke Properties, adopt an ordinance setting new public defense standards, and approve a letter to Lewiston City Council about an EMS contract extension. They will also discuss a HAWK crossing on SR-129 with WSDOT. The meeting includes routine items like minutes and vouchers, plus a work session on lodging tax grants.

• Conditional Use Permit 26-16 for Dimke Properties, LLC at 1651 Dustan Loop
• Ordinance 26-30 adopting new public defense standards
• Letter to Lewiston City Council regarding EMS contract extension
• Discussion with WSDOT on HAWK crossing at SR-129 and Critchfield Road
• Lodging Tax Grant applications open Sept 1, 2026, deadline Sept 30, 2026

Jail and Finance Committee

The Asotin County Jail and Finance Committee will approve minutes from the July 16, 2026 meeting. The agenda includes a jail status update from Captain/Commander Nate Uhlorn and a financial update from COO Chris Kemp, specifically regarding book and release rates. The committee will also discuss the 2027 budget.

• Approval of minutes from the July 16, 2026 meeting
• Jail update presented by Nate Uhlorn, Captain/Commander
• Financial update and book & release rates presented by Chris Kemp, COO
• Discussion of the 2027 budget

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners is meeting to take action on routine items including minutes, vouchers, and a personnel request, and to hold a public hearing on a new ordinance replacing #09-04 that adopts new Public Defense Standards. The board will also consider awarding an engineering services contract for solid waste work at the regional landfill and a sprayer retrofit purchase.

• Public hearing on ordinance replacing #09-04, adopting new Public Defense Standards; comments due Aug 21, 2026
• Resolution 26-29 awarding architectural/engineering services contract to Great West Engineering, Inc. for solid waste services at Asotin County Regional Landfill
• Request to fill Office Assistant-Archive Specialist position
• Purchase of Norstar NSC-RS6000-H-1300 Chemical Injection Sprayer Retrofit

The Board approved a $250,000 base contract with Great West Engineering for solid waste engineering services at the regional landfill, with an option to renew for up to five years. It also approved a sole-source repair for a chemical sprayer, placed the Community Services Director on paid administrative leave through her retirement, and approved $338,509.18 in claims. A public hearing on new public defense standards was held with comments accepted through August 21.

• Approved Resolution 26-29 awarding engineering services to Great West Engineering (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 consultant agreement with Great West Engineering (unanimous)
• Approved sole-source repair of Norstar sprayer (unanimous)
• Approved placing Cynthia Tierney on paid administrative leave through Sept 30, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved filling Office Assistant-Archive Specialist position (unanimous)
• Approved $338,509.18 in claims and warrants (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will consider several action items, including an electric line right-of-way easement for Enel Green Power, a federal aid project prospectus and agreement supplement for the Ten Mile Creek No. 2 Bridge Replacement, and requests to fill vacancies for a landfill computer operator and the Community Services Director. They will also discuss updates on the Salary Commission, a traffic grant, and COPS microgrants for recruitment and a drone pilot project. The meeting includes public comment periods and an executive session on contracts.

• Electric Line Right-of-Way Easement for Enel Green Power North America, Inc.
• WDOT Local Agency Federal Aid Project Prospectus: Ten Mile Creek No. 2 Bridge Replacement
• WSDOT Local Agency Agreement Supplement for Ten Mile Creek No. 2 Bridge Replacement
• Request to backfill Landfill Computer Operator/Facility Technician vacancy
• Request to fill Community Services Director position

The Board approved several items, including appointments, grant applications, an easement, and project updates. It also approved claims totaling $225,239.86 and payroll of $689,748.48. The board held executive sessions and approved continuing legal services with Floyd | Pflueger.

• Approved appointment of Jay Holzmiller to Salary Commission District 2
• Approved application for WASPC Traffic Grant ($1,000 for scanners)
• Approved application for COPS Microgrant – Recruitment (up to $200K)
• Approved application for COPS Microgrant – Drone as a First Responder Pilot
• Approved Electric Line Right-of-Way Easement for Enel Green Power North America
• Approved WSDOT Prospectus and Agreement Supplement for Ten Mile Creek No. 2 Bridge Replacement
• Approved backfill of Landfill Computer Operator/Facility Technician
• Approved joint letter to Governor regarding WDFW Commission

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider awarding a contract to Twin City Electricians, Inc. for the Fleshman Way Light Pole Replacement Project. The body will also review a Stormwater Hearing Examiner contract and a tax advantage for jail software. Other items include a proclamation for Emergency Management Awareness Month and a board appointment for the Public Facilities District.

• Contract award to Twin City Electricians, Inc. for Fleshman Way Light Pole Replacement Project
• Stormwater Hearing Examiner Contract for Professional Services
• 179D Energy-Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction for jail software
• Appointment to fill vacant Position #5 on the Public Facilities District Board of Directors
• Proclamation recognizing Emergency Management Awareness Month

The Board approved a contract with Twin City Electricians, Inc. for the Fleshman Way light pole replacement project, along with Resolution 26-28 to award the contract. They also approved a WSDOT grant application for public transportation, a sex offender grant, a stormwater hearing examiner contract, and a tax advantage for jail software. Claims totaling $224,078.70 were approved for payment.

• Approved Resolution 26-28 awarding Fleshman Way light pole replacement contract to Twin City Electricians, Inc.
• Approved contract with Twin City Electricians, Inc. for Fleshman Way Light Pole Replacement Project
• Approved application for WSDOT Climate Commitment Act grant for public transportation (consensus)
• Approved Proclamation Recognizing Emergency Management Awareness Month
• Approved Sex Offender Grant for face-to-face address verification program
• Approved Stormwater Hearing Examiner Contract with Mark Rudd (effective Aug 3, 2026 - Dec 31, 2027)
• Approved 179D Energy-Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction for jail software
• Approved appointment of Dennis Janikowski to Public Facilities District Board Position No. 5

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will meet to vote on a property tax levy for emergency medical services and a land development plan. The board will also consider a legal contract for juvenile court indigent defense.

• Resolution No. 26-27: Continuing Property Tax Levy for Emergency Medical Services
• Long Plat/Planned Development for Quality Design Homes in the 2600 Block of 6th Avenue
• Contract with Seven Devils Law, PLLC for Juvenile Superior Court indigent defense

The Board of Commissioners approved a final plat for Quality Design Homes and a precautionary property tax levy for Emergency Medical Services. They also approved a contract for Juvenile Superior Court indigent defense services and authorized $269,041.94 in payments.

• Approved Long Plat/Planned Development for Quality Design Homes in the 2600 block of 6th Avenue
• Approved Resolution No. 26-27 for continuing property tax levy for EMS in Asotin County REMS No. 2
• Approved contract with Seven Devils Law, PLLC for Juvenile Superior Court indigent defense services
• Approved payment of claims totaling $269,041.94 (vouchers 354830 through 354980)
• Approved July 20, 2026 meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the continuation of a property tax levy for Rural Emergency Medical Service District 2. The board is also considering a contract for the Closed Landfill South Regrade Project and several personnel appointments.

• Public hearing on property tax levy for Rural Emergency Medical Service District 2 (REMS#2)
• Contract award to M.L. Albright & Sons, Inc. for Closed Landfill South Regrade Project
• Resolution 26-26 for Couse Creek No. 2 Bridge Preservation (CRP No. 274)
• Grant #F23-31219-600 for Asotin & Garfield County CASA Program Victims of Child Abuse and Neglect
• Appointments and reappointments for the Salary Commission Board

The Board approved a contract with M.L. Albright & Sons, Inc. for the Closed Landfill South Regrade Project and designated a bridge preservation project. Several staff vacancies were approved for backfilling, and new members were appointed to the Salary Commission. A public hearing was held regarding the renewal of a property tax levy for emergency medical services.

• Approved contract and Resolution 26-25 for Closed Landfill South Regrade Project to M.L. Albright & Sons, Inc.
• Approved Resolution 26-26 for Couse Creek No. 2 Bridge Preservation (CRP No. 274)
• Approved backfilling Project Manager vacancy with Field Engineering Technician 2
• Approved backfilling Stormwater Operator vacancy
• Approved backfilling Landfill Laborer vacancy with Landfill Operator
• Approved $97K Grant #F23-31219-600 for Asotin & Garfield County CASA Program
• Approved reappointment of Lucy Dukes and Brad Forgey and appointment of Janet Hicks and Teri Harrington to Salary Commission
• Approved $200,081.22 in claims and $52,322.25 in payroll

Jail and Finance Committee

The Jail and Finance Committee will review the minutes from its February 18, 2026 meeting. A financial update will be presented by COO Chris Kemp. The committee will discuss current jail bed rates and booking fees, followed by an open discussion.

• Review minutes from February 18, 2026 meeting
• Financial update presented by COO Chris Kemp
• Discussion of jail bed rates and booking fees
• Open discussion

The committee approved the February 18, 2026 minutes and reviewed mid-year budget reports, which are on target. Discussions focused on potential 2027 budget items, including union negotiations, jail repairs, and possible rate increases. The committee agreed to review booking and release rates and consider offering jail usage to other agencies. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the minutes and scheduling the next meeting.

• Approved February 18, 2026 minutes as written
• Scheduled next meeting for August 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will meet to take action on several contracts, a road project resolution, and a land use permit. The meeting includes two executive sessions regarding personnel and potential litigation.

• Resolution 26-24: Road Project CRP No. 273 Fishers Gulch Bridge Scour Mitigation
• Conditional Use Permit 26-14 for David Rustebakke, 2933 25th Street
• Contract # 47PL0222D0002 Mod PS0015 incorporating DEI Clause Under EO 14398
• Interagency Agreement #AOC3382 Casa/Volunteer GAL Program
• Correction Deed 2: Vacating County Right-of-Way

The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to repair the Fishers Gulch Bridge and authorized several contracts and permits. They also approved $391,983.99 in claims for various county departments.

• Approved Resolution 26-24 for Fishers Gulch Bridge Scour Mitigation
• Approved $391,983.99 in claims for county expenses
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 26-14 for residential shop at 2933 25th Street
• Approved annual AOC Interagency Agreement for CASA/Volunteer GAL Program
• Approved contract modification #47PL0222D0002 Mod PS0015 regarding DEI clause
• Approved Correction Deed 2 vacating right-of-way for Bennett Lumber Products Inc.
• Approved July 6, 2026 meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider an emergency ordinance to suspend open burning in unincorporated areas. The meeting includes decisions on staffing requests, intergovernmental agreements for waste disposal, and school improvement projects.

• Ordinance No. 26-22 to suspend fires and open burning in unincorporated areas
• Resolution 26-23 adopting the 2025-2030 Asotin County Solid Waste Management Plan
• Short Plat 23-09 (DeAtley Short Plat) at 6523 Snake River Road
• WSDOT Local Agency Agreement for Heights Elementary / Lincoln Middle School Improvements Phase 3
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Clearwater County, ID for municipal solid waste disposal

The Board approved the minutes from the June 29 meeting and a series of staffing and funding actions, including re‑hiring a part‑time assistant, increasing funding for the Division of Developmental Disabilities, and making the Victim Advocate position full‑time. It adopted the 2025‑2030 Asotin County Solid Waste Management Plan, enacted an emergency ordinance banning fires and open burning in unincorporated areas, and approved a cloud migration service agreement and new desk phones. All motions were carried without recorded vote counts.

• Approved minutes for June 29, 2026
• Approved re‑hire of Janice for 20 hours in July for office assistant training
• Approved renewal and increased funding for Division of Developmental Disabilities (Program Agreement DDCS #2663-71268)
• Approved upgrade of Victim Advocate position to full‑time
• Approved adoption of the 2025‑2030 Asotin County Solid Waste Management Plan
• Approved emergency ordinance suspending fires/open burning in unincorporated areas
• Approved Service Agreement with 11:11 Systems for cloud server migration
• Approved purchase of Matrix Networks Poly Desk Phones for new phone system

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on an ordinance regulating consumer fireworks in unincorporated areas. They are also reviewing engineering contracts for the Fleshman Way and 15th Street road projects.

• Ordinance #26-21 regarding consumer fireworks in unincorporated areas
• Architectural and Engineering Services Contract for Fleshman Way Chip Seal Project (CRP 270) with Keller Associates, Inc
• Architectural and Engineering Services Contract for 15th Street Improvements Phase 1 Project (CRP 271) with Keller Associates, Inc
• UGA Grant #AOC3194 for July 2026 – June 2027
• Appointment of Mark Rudd as Hearing Officer for Stormwater Ordinance #10-08 Violation

The Board approved Ordinance No. 26-21 regulating consumer fireworks in unincorporated areas starting in 2027. Additional actions included approving a District Court grant, engineering contracts for road projects, and a contract amendment for Birth to Three.

• Approved June 22, 2026 minutes
• Approved Ordinance No. 26-21 regulating consumer fireworks (effective 2027)
• Approved UGA Grant #AOC3194 for District Court in the amount of $23,046
• Approved Resolution 26-19: Fleshman Way Chip Seal Project contract to Keller Associates, Inc.
• Approved #CRP 270-1: Fleshman Way consultant agreement to Keller Associates, Inc.
• Approved Resolution 26-20: 15th Street Improvements Phase 1 Project contract to Keller Associates, Inc.
• Approved #CRP 271-1: 15th Street consultant agreement to Keller Associates, Inc.
• Approved DCYF Early Intervention Provider Agency Amendment #21-1145-16

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will consider several contracts and amendments, including agreements with the Office of Public Defense and the Wesley Group. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding Community Development Block Grant information and a discussion on a fireworks ordinance proposal.

• Office of Public Defense Interagency Agreement Contract #FY270089
• SECO Coordinator Professional Development Contract SFY2027
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Services Grant Information
• Supplement #9 to Consultant Agreement with Consor North America for Snake River Road Unit A
• Contract for Professional Services: Asotin County & The Wesley Group

The Board approved multiple service contracts, including funding increases for community services and updates to a road project. Following an executive session, the Board determined not to move forward with a potential real estate acquisition in Anatone.

• Approved June 15, 2026 minutes
• Approved SECO Coordinator Professional Development Contract SFY2027
• Approved interagency contract # FY270089 with WA Office of Public Defense
• Approved DDA Amendment No. 01 increasing funding to $935,072
• Approved DSHS School to Work Contract #2663-69729 Amendment No. 1
• Approved Supplement #9 to Consor North America for Snake River Road Unit A
• Approved Correction Deed vacating County Right-Of-Way
• Approved renewal contract with The Wesley Group

Jail and Finance Committee

The Asotin County Jail and Finance Committee meeting scheduled for June 16, 2026, was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the administration and enforcement of the revised Asotin County Fireworks Ordinance, which applies to the unincorporated area of the county. The meeting also includes actions on vouchers, a request to extend an Office Assistant e‑hire, an inmate telephone agreement with CTEL, and a request for additional funding for a security fence at 1333 Fair Street. Additionally, the Board will consider the Homeland Security Grant Program Agreement for FY 2025.

• Public hearing on revised Asotin County Fireworks Ordinance
• Asotin County Alliance for the Unhoused request for additional funding for security fence at 1333 Fair Street
• Homeland Security Grant Program Agreement FY 2025
• Request to extend Office Assistant e‑hire
• Inmate Telephone Agreement with CTEL

The Board approved several items including a position extension for the Sheriff's office and an updated inmate telephone agreement. A public hearing was held regarding a proposed consumer fireworks ordinance. The Board also approved various claims totaling $274,017.56.

• Approved June 8, 2026 minutes
• Approved 120-day extension for Sheriff's E-hire office assistant position
• Approved CTEL Inmate Telephone Agreement Addendum #4 through 12/31/2030
• Approved $2,743.76 for security fence at 1333 Fair Street
• Approved Homeland Security Grant Program Agreement FY 2025
• Approved claims totaling $274,017.56

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will meet to review several administrative actions and interagency agreements. The board is deciding on a lease termination for Birth to Three and a contract amendment with the Washington Department of Corrections.

• Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with the Port of Clarkston for use of equipment, real property, and/or services
• Birth to Three lease termination
• Request for an agreement with a temporary on-call person for the Coroner
• Renewal of the Victim Witness Grant
• Washington Department of Corrections Amendment No. 8 to Contract No. K9637

The Board of Commissioners approved several contracts and agency agreements. This included terminating a lease for Birth to Three office space and approving an application for the Victim Witness Assistance Grant Program.

• Approved June 1, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved termination of lease agreement for Birth to Three office space
• Approved application for Victim Witness Assistance Grant Program
• Approved Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with the Port of Clarkston
• Approved Amendment No. 8 to Contract No. K9637 with DOC
• Approved $96,741.50 in total claims and warrants for payment

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will meet to take action on a conditional use permit and a legal representation contract. The board will also receive a project update from the Bureau of Land Management.

• Conditional Use Permit 26-12 for LCV Holdings, LLC at 2324 Appleside Boulevard
• Contract for Indigent Defense Representation between Asotin County and Seven Devils Law, PLLC
• Update on Baker Field Office projects from Bureau of Land Management

The commissioners approved the minutes from the May 26, 2026 meeting. They approved a conditional use permit for a digital billboard at 2324 Appleside Boulevard. They renewed the contract for indigent defense representation with Seven Devils Law, PLLC. They approved voucher payments totaling $198,788.11 and payroll disbursements of $670,488.60.

• Approved May 26, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 26‑12 for LCV Holdings LLC digital billboard (motion carried)
• Approved renewal of Indigent Defense Representation contract with Seven Devils Law, PLLC (motion carried)
• Approved voucher payments #353596‑353657 and #353658‑353659 totaling $198,788.11 (motion carried)
• Approved payroll vouchers #353563‑353588 and #353525‑353562 totaling $670,488.60 (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will vote on several resolutions awarding contracts for multiple material schedules to various vendors. Items include contracts with Envirotech Services, KB Markings, Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Atlas Sand and Rock, and Perfection Traffic Control. The board will also consider a victim‑witness coordinator position request and a CTE L Facility cost‑recovery attestation.

• Resolution #26-13: Award to Envirotech Services, LLC – Multiple Materials Schedule A
• Resolution #26-14: Award to KB Markings, LLC – Multiple Materials Schedule B
• Resolution #26-15: Award to Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. – Multiple Materials Schedule C
• Resolution #26-16: Award to Atlas Sand and Rock, Inc. – Multiple Materials Schedule E1
• Resolution #26-17: Award to Perfection Traffic Control, LLC – Multiple Materials Schedule G

The Board approved the May 18, 2026 meeting minutes and authorized the early fill of the Victim Witness Coordinator position. It adopted eight resolutions awarding contracts for magnesium road stabilization, pavement markings, asphalt, and aggregates to various vendors. The Board also approved a CTEL Facility Cost Recovery agreement and authorized payment of vouchers totaling $298,613.90 and payroll vouchers totaling $53,358.90.

• Approved minutes for May 18, 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved early fill of Victim Witness Coordinator position (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution #26-13: Magnesium Road Stabilization contract with Envirotech Services, Inc. (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution #26-14: Pavement Markings contract with KB Markings, LLC (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution #26-15: Asphalt Bituminous Materials contract with Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions, Inc. (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution #26-16: Aggregates (Clarkston) contract with Atlas Sand and Rock, Inc. (motion carried)
• Approved CTEL Facility Cost Recovery Attestation & Authorization agreement (motion carried)
• Approved payment vouchers #353386‑353522 totaling $298,613.90 and payroll vouchers #353346‑353352 and #31805‑31858 totaling $53,358.90 (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will review a contract with All Valley Demolition & Environmental Services LLC and a Calltower Telecommunications agreement. The board will also consider an amendment to the School to Work Program contract and a request for a seasonal Job Developer in Pullman.

• Contract with All Valley Demolition & Environmental Services LLC
• Calltower Telecommunications Agreement
• School to Work Program Development contract amendment 2563-65426
• Request to hire seasonal Job Developer in Pullman
• Inventory of Asotin County Capitalized Assets

The Asotin County Board approved several contracts, amendments, and payments. Key actions included approving a courthouse skylight removal contract, a new phone system contract, and extending two DSHS contracts. The board also authorized payment of $355,408.69 for media claims and related vouchers.

• Approved minutes for May 11, 2026
• Approved 2025 capitalized assets inventory
• Approved $5,250 courthouse skylight removal contract with All Valley Demolition & Environmental Services LLC
• Approved 36‑month Calltower software phone system contract
• Approved amendment to DSHS contract 2563‑65426 extending end date to 9/30/26
• Approved hiring of seasonal Job Developer in Pullman
• Approved amendment to DSHS contract 2563‑63435 extending end date to 6/30/27
• Approved payment of $355,408.69 for media claims and vouchers 353213‑353345

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review interlocal cooperative agreements for waste management plans with the City of Asotin and the City of Clarkston. Other business includes a request for a temporary road laborer and a contract reallocation for emergency management.

• Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with City of Asotin, Waste Management Plan
• Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with City of Clarkston, Waste Management Plan
• Request to hire Temporary Road Laborer in lieu of Road Operator
• Letter of Support: Port of Lewiston & American Cruise Lines Port Infrastructure Development Program
• FY 24 EMPG Reallocation Contract

The commissioners approved the minutes from the May 4 meeting. They adopted interlocal agreements updating the Solid & Moderate Waste Management Plans for 2025‑2030 with the City of Asotin and the City of Clarkston. The board also approved hiring a temporary road laborer, a letter of support for the Port of Lewiston multimodal terminal, and funding for an incident‑response vehicle and trailer. Finally, they authorized payment of $177,594.11 in claims and $197,215.44 in payroll vouchers.

• Approved May 4, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Interlocal Coop Agreement with City of Asotin for waste plan (motion carried)
• Approved Interlocal Coop Agreement with City of Clarkston for waste plan (motion carried)
• Approved hiring of Temporary Road Laborer (motion carried)
• Approved Letter of Support for Port of Lewiston PIDP Grant Program (motion carried)
• Approved EMPG Grant reallocation for incident‑response vehicle and trailer (motion carried)
• Approved payment of listed claims totaling $177,594.11 (motion carried)
• Approved payroll vouchers totaling $197,215.44 (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on May 4, 2026, with a focus on approving interlocal agreements, staffing requests, and a water system sale. The board will also discuss updates from local agencies and receive public input.

• Interlocal Cooperative Agreement between Asotin County and Asotin County Library
• Request to hire Temporary Road Operator position
• Request to fill Office Manager position
• Request to fill Program Manager position
• PUD Bill of Sale for Water System Extension

The Asotin County Board approved the minutes from the April 27, 2026 meeting. It authorized a temporary road operator position for up to 180 days and filled two staff positions: Office Manager and Program Manager. The Board also approved several agreements—including an interlocal cooperative with the county library, a monitoring‑device contract with Secure Court Solutions, and a ground‑lease for carnival staff quarters—and authorized payment claims totaling $301,848.01 and payroll vouchers of $474,869.62.

• Approved April 27, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with Asotin County Library (motion carried)
• Approved hiring a Temporary Road Operator for up to 180 days (motion carried)
• Approved filling the Office Manager position (motion carried)
• Approved filling the Program Manager position (motion carried)
• Approved agreement with Secure Court Solutions for monitoring devices (motion carried)
• Approved Ground Lease Agreement with Ranier Amusement for carnival staff quarters (motion carried)
• Approved payment claims totaling $301,848.01 (voucher 352910‑353001) (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will consider several actions, including a School‑to‑Work pilot contract, an amendment to a county program agreement, and requests to fill seasonal and project‑manager positions. Additional items include a purchase request for a distributor and a grant agreement with the Washington State Military Department. The board will also adopt a proclamation for Older Americans Month.

• School to Work Pilot Contract – action item
• Amendment to County Program Agreement DDA County Services – action item
• Request to fill two seasonal positions for the Pre‑Employment Transition Program – action item
• Request to purchase Distributor – action item
• Washington State Military Dept. Emergency Management Performance Grant Agreement – action item

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners approved the April 20 minutes and a series of contracts, including the School-to-Work Direct Service Pilot renewal, an amendment to the DDA County Services agreement, and a purchase of a distributor. The board also approved hiring two seasonal employees, a project‑manager position, and payment of $81,691.21 for media claims. An executive session was held on May 1 to discuss contracts and personnel matters.

• Approved April 20, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved renewal of School-to-Work Direct Service Pilot contract (motion carried)
• Approved amendment to DDA County Services program agreement (motion carried)
• Approved hiring of two temporary seasonal employees (May‑Sept) (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of a distributor (motion carried)
• Approved Washington State Military Dept. Emergency Management Performance Grant Agreement (motion carried)
• Approved proclamation of May 2026 as Older Americans Month (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $81,691.21 for media claims (voucher numbers 352711‑352791) (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss county staffing, facility maintenance, and funding applications. The body will consider a resolution to continue a property tax levy for emergency medical services.

• Resolution #26-12: continuing property tax levy for Asotin County REMS #2
• Application for VCAN funding from the Department of Commerce
• Sublease in Pullman
• Request to fill positions for Job Developer and Mechanic
• Discussion on Courthouse Roofing Asbestos Abatement

The Asotin County Board approved the April 13 minutes and authorized several staffing positions, including a Job Developer and a Mechanic. It gave the go‑ahead to a sublease for the Pullman location and to award a bid for skylight removal and asbestos abatement. The board also adopted a resolution continuing the property‑tax levy that funds Emergency Medical Services REMS #2 and approved media expense vouchers totaling $332,043.90.

• Approved April 13, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved VCAN funding application request (motion carried)
• Approved Pullman sublease agreement (motion carried)
• Approved opening Job Developer position (motion carried)
• Consensus to award bid and contract for skylight removal and asbestos abatement
• Approved filling Mechanic position (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution No. 26-12 continuing EMS property‑tax levy (motion carried)
• Approved media expense vouchers totaling $332,043.90 (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will review minutes from the April 6 meeting and approve vouchers. A temporary loan from the Current Expense Fund to the County Fair Fund will be authorized. The board will hold a public hearing on a resolution to continue the property tax levy that funds Rural Emergency Medical Service District 2. Additional items include staffing requests and a contract amendment with the Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families.

• Resolution #26-11: Authorize a temporary loan from the Current Expense Fund to the County Fair Fund
• Public hearing on continuing the property tax levy to support REMS#2 emergency medical services (Ordinance 20-21)
• Request to fill Office Assistant – Senior/Personal Property Clerk position
• WA Dept. of Children, Youth, and Families amendment #21-1145-1 to Contract #21-1145
• Fair Friday request to close early at 12:00 p.m. on 4/24/26

The Asotin County Board approved a temporary loan to the County Fair Fund, hired three staff positions, and approved an amendment to a DCYF contract. It also authorized an early closure for Fair Friday, a sponsorship agreement with a local dealer, and the re‑appointment of a citizen representative to the Snake River Salmon Recovery Board. Claims totaling $560,193.30 were approved for payment, and a roofing contract for the courthouse not to exceed $248,460 was authorized.

• Approved temporary loan to County Fair Fund (motion carried)
• Approved hiring of Office Assistant – Senior/Personal Property Clerk (motion carried)
• Approved hiring of Shop Foreman (motion carried)
• Approved hiring of Landfill Computer Operator/Facility Technician (motion carried)
• Approved amendment to DCYF contract (motion carried)
• Approved early closure of County offices on 4/24/26 at 12:00 p.m. (motion carried)
• Approved sponsorship agreement with Inland Northwest Toyota Dealers (motion carried)
• Approved courthouse roofing contract up to $248,460 (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will act on several items, including approval of March 30 meeting minutes and vouchers. The board will decide on an agreement with the Washington State Association of Counties for energy audits of Tier 1 and Tier 2 buildings, and on a request to terminate RATA reimbursement and waive payback for the Wenatchee Creek Bridge replacement on Grande Ronde Road (RAP Project 21-2-1009). Additional items include discussion of a courthouse roofing RFP, a labor agreement with the Washington Council of County and City Employees Local 1476-PW for 2026‑2028, and the reappointment of Library Board member Jay Backus.

• Termination of RATA reimbursement and waiver of payback for Wenatchee Creek Bridge replacement (Grande Ronde Road), RAP Project 21-2-1009
• Agreement with Washington State Association of Counties for energy audits of Tier 1 and Tier 2 buildings
• Recommendation – RFP Courthouse Roofing Quote/Bid
• Washington Council of County and City Employees Local 1476‑PW agreement (Jan 1 2026 – Dec 31 2028)
• Reappointment of Library Board of Trustees member Jay Backus

The Board rescheduled the town hall meeting to April 15, 2026. It approved the March 30, 2026 minutes and several agreements, including an energy‑audit partnership, a bridge reimbursement waiver, a courthouse roofing contract, a labor agreement, and a library trustee reappointment. The Board also approved payment of $73,525.98 in claims and payroll vouchers.

• Rescheduled Town Hall meeting to April 15, 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved March 30, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved energy audit agreement with Washington State Association of Counties (motion carried)
• Approved termination of RATA reimbursement and waiver of payback for Wenatchee Creek Bridge Replacement (motion carried)
• Awarded courthouse roofing contract to J&M Roofing & Flat Systems by consensus
• Approved labor agreement with WA Council of County and City Employees Local 1476-PW (motion carried)
• Approved reappointment of Library Board Trustee Jay Backus (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $73,525.98 in claims and payroll vouchers (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will consider purchasing a Kenworth truck, a clean buildings compliance contract, and an amendment to a homelessness assistance contract. The meeting includes a discussion on fire district annexation and the approval of several service agreements.

• Equipment Rental, Revolving (ER&R) Kenworth Truck Purchase
• Custom Energy – Clean Buildings Compliance Contract
• WA Dept. of Commerce – Homelessness Assistance Unit Contract Amendment
• Discussion regarding potential impact of fire district #1 Annexation
• Approval of Consent Agenda including service agreements

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners approved a truck purchase order, a courthouse compliance contract, a landfill compactor wheel replacement estimate, an amendment to a consultant agreement, and an amendment to the Homelessness Assistance Unit Contract. The consent agenda items covering agreements with the fire district, West Tech Industries, Natural Emergency, Inland Cellular, and Slightly Sloped Gutters were also approved. Media claims totaling $195,860.69 were authorized for payment.

• Approved Kenworth T480 truck purchase order (motion carried)
• Approved Custom Energy Clean Buildings Compliance contract for Courthouse & Justice Complex (motion carried)
• Approved Landfill Compactor Wheel Replacement estimate (motion carried)
• Approved Supplement 1 to Consultant Agreement AC-2025-1, changing bridge inspections to 18 (motion carried)
• Approved Homelessness Assistance Unit Contract amendment for same amount as prior year (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda agreements with Fire District #1, West Tech Industries LLC, Natural Emergency, Inland Cellular, and Slightly Sloped Gutters (motion carried)
• Approved media claims payments totaling $195,860.69 (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a conditional use permit for a property on 25th Street and a cybersecurity grant agreement with the WA Military Dept. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with numerous service and sponsorship agreements.

• Conditional Use Permit 26-08 for Randy Sexton, 2985 25th Street
• WA Military Dept. State & Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Agreement #E26-175
• CUES Camera System purchase
• WWCC Letter of Support
• Consent agenda containing 24 agreements including C&K Janitorial and various sponsors

The commissioners approved the March 16 minutes, a Cues camera system purchase, and a WA Military Department cybersecurity grant agreement. They also approved a conditional use permit for a 2,400‑sf structure and adopted the consent agenda covering 24 service and sponsorship agreements. The board accepted a letter of support for WWCC, authorized media claim payments, and approved an offer to buy the property at 102 1st St.

• Approved March 16, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of Cues camera system (motion carried)
• Approved WA Military Dept. State & Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Agreement #E26-175 (motion carried)
• Approved Randy Sexton Conditional Use Permit 26-08 for 2,400 sf structure (motion carried)
• Approved all items on the consent agenda, including 24 service and sponsorship agreements (motion carried)
• Approved Letter of Support for WWCC; letter mailed (motion carried, Seubert abstained)
• Approved media claim payments totaling $418,045.66 and voucher numbers 351971‑352075 (motion carried)
• Approved offer to purchase property at 102 1st St (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will act on several items, including approving a Conditional Use Permit for the VFW at 829 15th Street, amending solicitation contract PS0014, and authorizing a purchase of an F‑150 pickup. The board will also certify the 2026 road levy and adopt interlocal cooperation agreements for Snake River Road and the Wenatchee Creek Bridge. Additional actions include amending a juvenile court interagency agreement and reviewing various service and grant contracts.

• Conditional Use Permit 26-06 for the VFW, 829 15th Street
• Amendment of Solicitation of Contract PS0014
• Request to purchase F‑150 pickup
• 2026 Road Levy Certification and interlocal agreements for Snake River Rd and Wenatchee Creek Bridge
• Amendment #1 to WA Administrative Office of the Courts Interagency Agreement AOC2904 for post‑conviction alternatives

The Asotin County Board approved a series of motions, including a reimbursement to the City of Clarkston for a stormwater sweeper costing $397,475.70. It also approved several interlocal agreements, procurement items, and payment vouchers. The work session scheduled for March 17 was cancelled, and the meeting concluded after multiple executive‑session extensions.

• Approved minutes for March 9, 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 26-06 for VFW board at 829 15th St, Clarkston (motion carried)
• Approved amendment of solicitation/contract PS0014 (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of a Stormwater F‑150 pickup (motion carried)
• Approved reimbursement to City of Clarkston for a sweeper $397,475.70 (motion carried)
• Approved Snake River Road interlocal agreement with Asotin County Conservation District (motion carried)
• Approved Wenatchee Creek Bridge interlocal agreement with Asotin County Conservation District (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $89,046.57 for listed claims and vouchers (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to vote on establishing two roads and approve various sponsorship agreements. The body will also consider appointments for the Noxious Weed District and contracts for indigent defense counsel.

• Resolution #26-10 to establish Chukar Drive and Chukar Lane as County Roads 03384 and 03386
• Bus lease agreement with Asotin-Anatone School District No. 420
• Professional services contracts for Bridget Barr as defense counsel for District and Superior Courts
• Request to fill a Laborer vacancy at the landfill
• Sponsorship agreements with 11 entities including Twin River Bank and Tri-State Health

The Asotin County Board of Commissioners approved the March 2 minutes and a resolution designating Chukar Drive and Chukar Lane as County Roads. They also approved a series of sponsorship agreements for the county fair, appointed Alan Roach to the Noxious Weed District, and adopted two defense‑counsel contracts for indigent defendants. The board filled a vacant landfill laborer position and authorized payment of $126,529.79 in approved claims.

• Approved March 2 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution #26-10 establishing Chukar Drive and Chukar Lane as County Roads (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda agreements for county fair sponsors (multiple sponsors) (motion carried)
• Approved appointment of Alan Roach to Noxious Weed District #1 (motion carried)
• Approved two‑year defense counsel contract with Bridget Barr for 100 misdemeanor cases at $6,666.67 per year (motion carried)
• Approved two‑year defense counsel contract with Bridget Barr for 50 felony‑equivalent cases at $8,333.33 per year (motion carried)
• Approved filling the vacated landfill laborer position (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $126,529.79 for listed claims and vouchers (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will approve the minutes from the February 23 meeting and take action on county vouchers. Commissioners will discuss the Clean Buildings Act Tier II and vote on Variance Permit #26-04 for Dick Jones at 2333 Appleside Boulevard. The consent agenda items, including agreements with Molly ’s Custom Silver and Hot Shot and sponsor forms, will be adopted. An executive‑session will be held to consider contracts as required by RCW 42.30.110(1)(d).

• Approve minutes of February 23 meeting (action)
• Action on county vouchers (action)
• Discussion of Clean Buildings Act, Tier II (discussion)
• Approve Variance Permit #26-04 for Dick Jones, 2333 Appleside Boulevard (action)
• Adopt consent agenda agreements: Molly ’s Custom Silver, Hot Shot, sponsor forms (action)

The Board approved the minutes from February 23, 2026. It granted permission to negotiate the winning bid for the Clean Building Act Tier II. It approved the Building and Planning Board’s recommendation to deny Variance Permit #26-04 for 2333 Appleside Boulevard. The Board also approved a set of sponsor agreements and authorized payment of $90,802.70 in county claims.

• Approved February 23, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved permission to negotiate Clean Building Act Tier II (consensus)
• Approved denial of Variance Permit #26-04 for 2333 Appleside Blvd (motion carried)
• Approved consent‑agenda sponsor agreements for Asotin County Fair (motion carried)
• Approved payment of listed county claims totaling $90,802.70 (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will approve the minutes from the February 17 meeting and take action on vouchers. Two public hearings are scheduled: one to establish Chukar Drive and Chukar Lane as County Roads (items 03384 and 03386) and another to consider a vacancy on the Asotin County Noxious Weed Board. The Board will also consider the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, a DCYF amendment (#21-1145-14), and adopt the consent agenda that includes the Asotin County Fair and Rainier Amusements 2026 Carnival contract.

• Public Hearing – Establishing Chukar Drive and Chukar Lane as County Roads (items 03384 and 03386)
• Public Hearing – Asotin County Noxious Weed Board Vacancy
• Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Promulgation and Approval
• WA Dept. of Children, Youth, and Families Amendment #21-1145-14
• Agreement – Asotin County Fair and Rainier Amusements 2026 Carnival Contract

The Board approved the minutes from the February 17 meeting, the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, the 2026 Asotin County Fair contract with Rainier Amusements, a DCYF contract amendment, and a City of Asotin resolution amending its interlocal law‑enforcement rate. It also approved a series of claims totaling $418,221.79 and the associated voucher numbers for payment.

• Approved minutes of February 17, 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan promulgation (motion carried)
• Approved Asotin County Fair and Rainier Amusements 2026 Carnival Contract (motion carried)
• Approved WA Dept of Children, Youth, and Families contract amendment #21-1145-14 (motion carried)
• Approved City of Asotin Resolution 2026-759 amending interlocal law‑enforcement rate (motion carried)
• Approved claims payments totaling $418,221.79 and voucher numbers 351449‑351506 (motion carried)
• Approved payroll vouchers 351357‑351363 and 31243‑31297 for $55,304.11 (motion carried)