Wahkiakum County, WA

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on September 8, 2026, to consider designating Ma’uka Nani Drive as a county road. The hearing is scheduled for 10:00 AM in the Public Meeting Room on the 3rd floor of the County Courthouse in Cathlamet. Residents may appear and be heard regarding the designation during the meeting.

• Public hearing on the designation of Ma’uka Nani Drive as a county road

Noxious Weed Control Board

The Wahkiakum County Noxious Weed Control Board is holding a public hearing to review applicants for a volunteer 4-year position on the board representing Weed District No. 1 (Deep River area). The board will make a recommendation for appointment, which will be conducted according to R.C.W. 17.10.050. This is a routine administrative matter, not a policy decision.

• Public hearing for Weed District No. 1 vacancy (Deep River area)
• Volunteer 4-year position appointed by Board of County Commissioners
• Applications available online or via Weed Control Manager Adam Fletcher

Fair Board

The Wahkiakum County Fair Board will hold a standard meeting to approve minutes from August 5 and process voucher payments. The agenda includes reports from the Fair Manager, 4H, and various committees. The only specific new business item is an 'After Fair Review.' No specific dollar amounts, contracts, or policy changes are listed in the agenda text.

• Approval of meeting minutes from August 5
• Voucher approval
• After Fair Review

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Wahkiakum County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on August 25, 2026, to consider several routine expenditures and new business items. Key items include a Sheriff's Office request to purchase an Emergency Management Incident Command Vehicle and a Healthcare Services Agreement with Cowlitz Family Health Center. The board will also accept a resignation from the Johnson Park Board and review commissioner reports.

• Resolution 99-26: $3,000 from EMS Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution 100-26: $307.44 for LEOFF medical claims
• Resolution 101-26: $1,250 from Inter Local Cooperation Fund
• Resolution 102-26: $17,539.15 from Electronic Communications Fund
• Voucher approval: $78,154.20

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on August 18, 2026. They will consider several public works items, including covered bridge repairs, a public hearing on assuming ownership of Ma'uka Lani Drive, and a professional services agreement for a Schraum Road bridge cost estimate. The board will also discuss purchasing an Emergency Management Incident Command Vehicle and updating the Hazard Mitigation Plan. The consent agenda includes routine approvals and a $193,071.81 voucher payment.

• Resolution No. 98-26: authorize $23,888.64 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Voucher approval of $193,071.81
• Covered Bridge repairs
• Notice of Public Hearing on Ma'uka Lani Drive private road ownership
• Agreement for Professional Services for Schraum Road bridge cost estimate

Fair Board

The Wahkiakum County Fair Board is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes and vouchers, hear reports from the fair manager, 4H, and committees, and discuss old and new business. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• Approval of meeting minutes from Aug 5th
• Voucher approval
• Fair Manager Report
• 4H report
• Committee reports on entertainment, vendors, educational, supers/judges, and fundraising

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on August 11, 2026. They will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $20,000 loan to the County Fair Fund, a $1,720.82 medical expense payment for a LEOFF member, and $844,621.55 in vouchers. New business includes a special occasion liquor license for Wahkiakum Animal Advocates, liquor license renewals for Skamokawa Resort and Dollar General, and a road petition for Conifer Ridge Road. The board will also discuss a firewall project and receive commissioner reports.

• Resolution 96-26: $20,000 loan from Contingent Liabilities Fund to County Fair Fund
• Resolution 97-26: $1,720.82 expenditure for LEOFF medical claims
• Voucher approval: $844,621.55
• Special occasion liquor license for Wahkiakum Animal Advocates at Norse Hall, 444 SR-409, Cathlamet
• New road petition for Conifer Ridge Road off SR-4 in Cathlamet

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including a $20,000 loan to the County Fair Fund and $1,720.82 in medical claims, plus a $844,621.55 voucher. They also approved a private road petition for Conifer Ridge Lane, a firewall project quote, and had no objections to three liquor licenses.

• Approved consent agenda including $20,000 loan to County Fair Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $1,720.82 expenditure for LEOFF medical claims (unanimous)
• Approved voucher payment of $844,621.55 (unanimous)
• Approved private road petition for Conifer Ridge Lane (unanimous)
• Approved Watchguard Firewall project quote with More Power Technology Group (unanimous)
• No objections to liquor licenses for WAAG, Skamokawa Resort, and Dollar General (unanimous)

Fair Board

This is a regular meeting of the fair board covering routine reports and discussions. Items include fair pricing for volunteers and animal exhibitors, committee updates on entertainment and vendors, and new business topics such as 4H, Tough Trucks, and a bingo booth.

• Discussion of fair prices for volunteers and animal exhibitors
• Committee reports on entertainment, vendors, educational, and fundraising
• New business items including 4H, Tough Trucks, and bingo booth
• Keypad door handles under $200 discussed
• Donation plaque board and tear funding

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss an amendment to the KM Radio Site Tower Lease Agreement. The board will also review a finance committee report and process routine voucher approvals.

• Amendment to the KM Radio Site Tower Lease Agreement
• Voucher approval in the amount of $479,306.70
• Resolution No. 95-26 for $220.00 from the Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including vouchers totaling about $695,409.74, and approved a modified tower lease agreement with Horizon Tower. The finance report revealed a projected $500,000 shortfall in timber revenues and a need for a $1 million loan in September. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved regular meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, Resolution 95-26 ($220), and vouchers totaling $695,409.74 (unanimous)
• Approved modified KM Radio Tower Lease Agreement with Horizon Tower (unanimous)

Noxious Weed Control Board

The Wahkiakum County Noxious Weed Board will meet to review a debrief on Marina Aquatic Treatment. The board will also discuss board membership regarding Corbett McMaster.

• Marina Aquatic Treatment debrief
• Board Membership – Corbett McMaster
• Approval of July 6, 2026, meeting minutes
• Approval of vouchers

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the assumption of a private road and review a liquor license renewal. The meeting includes a review of cloud backup service quotes and an executive session regarding real estate acquisition.

• Resolution of intention and necessity to assume private road Ma’Uka Lani Drive off Greenwood Road
• Liquor license renewal for Sevellia Salazar, dba Duffy’s Irish Pub at 3779 West SR-4 in Grays River
• Voucher approval for $118,523.06
• Resolution No. 91-26 for $3,000.00 from Emergency Medical Services Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution No. 93-26 for $1,796.60 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund

The board unanimously approved a resolution of intention and necessity to assume Ma'uka Lani Drive, accepted a Planning Commission resignation, and approved a cloud backup services quote. No decisions were made during the executive session on real estate acquisition.

• Adopted Resolution No. 94-26 for Ma'uka Lani Drive assumption (unanimous)
• Accepted Forrest Mora's resignation from Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Quote QWSQ-11939 with More Power Technology Group for cloud backup services (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including resolutions 91-26, 92-26, 93-26 and vouchers totaling $118,523.06 (unanimous)
• No objections to liquor license renewal for Duffy's Irish Pub (unanimous)

Wahkiakum County Planning Commission

The Wahkiakum County Planning Commission will approve the agenda and the meeting minutes from May 28 and June 25, 2026. A public comment period will be offered. The commission will then continue its discussion of the Comprehensive Plan update, focusing on Elements 6, 7, and 8 (pages 175‑221). No other actions are listed.

• Approve agenda
• Approve meeting minutes from May 28, 2026
• Approve meeting minutes from June 25, 2026
• Public comment period
• Ongoing discussion of Comprehensive Plan Update – Elements 6‑8, pages 175‑221

Fair Board

The Wahkiakum County Fair Board meets for a regular session with standard procedural items including public comment, minutes approval, treasurer's report, and voucher approval. Old business includes a report on Bald Eagles Day, grounds update, thank you card and banner, upcoming events, fair gate prices, garden cleanup, and fair princesses. No new business items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of fair gate prices
• Bald Eagles Day report from Audry
• Grounds update
• Thank you card and banner
• Fair garden cleanup and fair princesses

The board approved the current state of the bylaws and authorized payments for ribbons, sashes, and a gambling license. Members agreed to provide t-shirts and passes to Bald Eagles Day donors and set new admission prices. Discussions regarding a mini monster truck show and the flea market were tabled.

• Approved bylaws in their current state
• Approved bills for ribbons and princess sashes
• Approved up to $300 for gambling license application
• Approved providing one-day passes and t-shirts to Bald Eagles Day donors
• Approved admission prices of $5 per day and $10 for three-day passes
• Tabled discussion on mini monster truck show
• Tabled further discussion of the flea market until after the fair
• Scheduled meetings for August 5, 12, and 26 at 7:00 pm

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss assuming ownership of Ma’uka Lani Drive and courthouse operating hours. The body is also reviewing contracts for behavioral health funding, 911 services, and a jail sally port door project.

• Request for county to assume ownership of Ma’uka Lani Drive off Greenwood Road
• Jail sally port door removal and ventilation project
• Voucher approvals totaling $119,904.32 and $134,390.00
• Resolution No. 88-26 for $634.22 from County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution No. 89-26 for $1,250.00 from Inter Local Cooperation Cumulative Reserve Fund

The Board approved a $646,763 contract for 911 call taking services and a resolution allowing department heads flexibility in setting office hours. Other actions included appointing two members to the Fair Board and authorizing a jail ventilation project. The Board also directed the Prosecuting Attorney to review a request for the county to assume ownership of Ma’uka Lani Drive.

• Approved SECO Basic Service Operating Contract for 911 services for $646,763 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 90-26 providing flexibility for Department Heads to set office hours (Unanimous)
• Approved $95,817 State Homeland Security Program Grant Agreement with CRESA (Unanimous)
• Appointed Tom Merz and Marikha DeLaCruz to the Fair Board (Unanimous)
• Approved bid package for jail sally port door removal and ventilation project (Unanimous)
• Approved MOU with AFSCME regarding overtime for 35-hour per week employees (Unanimous)
• Approved Tower Lease Agreement with Horizon Tower (Unanimous)
• Directed Prosecuting Attorney to review request for county to take ownership of Ma’uka Lani Drive (Unanimous)

Noxious Weed Control Board

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to decide on a 6-year EMS levy renewal and a roadside mowing contract with Bush Whacker’s LLC. The board will also consider a short plat for duplex-to-condominium conversion and health department agreements.

• Resolution for the renewal of the 6-year EMS levy
• Public Works contract for roadside mowing with Bush Whacker’s LLC
• Voucher approval in the amount of $187,146.00
• Resolution No. 86-26 for Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund expenditure of $28,085.73
• Short Plat to convert duplex units into individual condominiums

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board will adopt the consent agenda, including a voucher approval for $187,146.00 and a resolution authorizing $28,085.73 from the Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund. New business items include amendments to Fair Board capital project grant agreements, a resolution to renew the six‑year EMS levy, a public works contract for roadside mowing, and a short plat request to convert duplex units into condominiums. The Health & Human Services department will discuss a budget amendment for a temporary full‑time office assistant and an agreement for online food‑worker training with the Tacoma‑Pierce County Health Department.

• Resolution No. 86‑26 authorizing $28,085.73 from the Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Voucher approval for $187,146.00
• Amendments to Fair Board capital project grant agreements for fair arena groomer and Youth Building doors
• Resolution to renew the six‑year EMS levy
• Public Works contract for roadside mowing with Bush Whacker’s LLC

The Board unanimously approved Resolution No. 87-26 to place a six-year EMS levy renewal proposition on the general election ballot, replacing the expiring levy. They also approved a roadside mowing contract with Bush Whacker's LLC, a short plat converting a duplex into condominiums, and several other routine items. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution No. 87-26 placing EMS levy renewal on ballot (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 roadside mowing contract with Bush Whacker's LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Short Plat 2026-0003 from Jess Carlson for duplex-to-condominium conversion (unanimous)
• Approved budget change and temporary Office Assistant I position in HHS with AFSCME MOU (unanimous)
• Approved Agreement #1061-41-2031 with Tacoma-Pierce County Health Dept for food worker training (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Fair Grant Agreements K6438 and K6439 (unanimous)
• Appointed Katie Pierson, Javier Sanchez, and Mary Hogue to Marine Resources Committee (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $28,085.73 in electronic communications fund vouchers and $187,146.00 in vouchers (unanimous)

Johnson Park Board

The Johnson Park Board will review old business items including storage in the cafeteria, sign updates, spring cleaning, and community events like morning coffee. New business includes discussion on adding lockers and locks. No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

• Storage in cafeteria
• Sign update
• Spring cleaning
• Morning coffee / community events
• Lockers and locks

Fair Board

The Fair Board will meet to review reports from the Fair Manager and various committees. The body will discuss old business regarding grounds modifications and rental prices, as well as new business concerning fair pass pricing and the Fair Foundation.

• T-shirt contract and design
• Rental prices
• Fair pass and price
• Grounds modifications
• Fair Foundation discussion

The Wahkiakum County Fair Board voted to sever ties with the Fair Foundation and request it stop using the Fair's name, citing unwillingness to share financials and concerns about unpermitted work. The board also approved scrapping the Octopus ride to reduce liability, moving poultry and rabbits to the horse barn, creating a fundraising committee, and accepting food booth and gate fee changes.

• Severed ties with Fair Foundation, requested no further use of Fair name (carried)
• Approved scrapping Octopus ride to enable insurance for Ladybug ride (carried)
• Moved Poultry and Rabbits to third inside bay of horse barn for 2026 (carried)
• Created Fundraising Committee (carried)
• Accepted food booth adaptations and rental fees with 5% profit charge (carried)
• Approved gate prices: $5 daily, $10 weekly, wristbands instead of stamps (carried)
• Approved onsite T-shirt printing with transfer sheets not to exceed $600 (carried)
• Accepted mural painting offer on kitchen building (carried)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners meeting on July 7, 2026, was adjourned. The meeting is rescheduled for July 14, 2026, to attend the Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments, Regional Information Forum Meeting.

• Rescheduled meeting date: July 14, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.

Board of County Commissioners

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will consider approving vouchers totaling nearly $1 million and discuss proposed rate increases from a sanitation service. The meeting includes a public hearing on an open space application and a bid acceptance for roadside mowing.

• Voucher approval - $995,987.17
• Public Hearing: Open Space Application for 5.3 acres
• Bid acceptance for roadside mowing
• Interlocal Agreement with Grays River Flood Control District
• Appointment to Workforce Development Council

The Board approved a roadside mowing bid, an open space taxation agreement, and several interlocal and program agreements. They also appointed Misty Ortiz to the Workforce Southwest Washington Board.

• Approved consent agenda including $934,344.17 in vouchers (3-0)
• Appointed Misty Ortiz to the Workforce Southwest Washington Board (3-0)
• Accepted Bush Whacker’s LLC bid for roadside mowing for $56,443.76 (3-0)
• Approved Open Space Taxation Agreement for Parcel 311006-420002 (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 85-26 for Grays River Flood Control District riprap acquisition (3-0)
• Approved DSHS Program Agreement #2663-69511 for developmental disabilities services (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on July 7, 2026 to consider the Planning Commission's recommendation for an Open Space Land application. The application seeks farm and agricultural conservation classification for a 5.3-acre parcel owned by Lindsay Wolff Logsdon. The hearing will take place at 9:45 a.m. in Cathlamet and via Zoom.

• Public hearing on Open Space Land application for parcel 311006-420002 / PID 5591 (5.3 acres) owned by Lindsay Wolff Logsdon
• Application seeks classification as Farm and Agricultural Conservation Land (traditional farmland) under RCW 84.34
• Meeting accessible remotely via Zoom (ID: 880 972 233, Passcode: Aux4SY) or phone

Noxious Weed Control Board

The Noxious Weed Control Board will hear a discussion on a potential change to an aquatic treatment location. The board will also approve minutes from June 1, 2026, and vouchers. Public comments and board member comments are scheduled. The meeting is largely procedural with one notable discussion item.

• Discussion on potential aquatic treatment location change
• Approval of June 1, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of vouchers
• Manager's report submitted in writing

The Board approved $7,546.00 in vouchers and voted to treat Welcome Slough instead of Birnie Slough. The board also approved corrections to previous meeting minutes.

• Approved $7,546.00 in vouchers
• Approved treating Welcome Slough instead of Birnie Slough
• Approved corrections to 6-1-26 meeting minutes

Wahkiakum County Planning Commission

The Wahkiakum County Planning Commission will meet to discuss the Comprehensive Plan Update. The body is scheduled to review pages 175-183 of Element 6.

• Review of Comprehensive Plan Element 6 (pages 175-183)

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm, but no substantive business was conducted because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made.

Fair Board

The Wahkiakum County Fair Board will discuss board vacancies, bond procedures, and administrative matters. Members will vote to fill the President and Treasurer roles. Additional items include approving a Facebook administrator, reviewing food vendor booth assignments, and scheduling future meetings.

• Vote on vacant executive board positions: President and Treasurer
• Approve Administrator of Facebook
• Discussion of vacant executive board positions and bonding procedures
• Dividing food vendor booths
• Change meeting frequency to twice a month until the fair

The Wahkiakum County Fair Board filled two vacant officer positions: Erin Hill was elected President, and Kelly Stewart was appointed Treasurer. The board also approved Erin for website duty, approved a motion to request split wages for two handymen (pending County Commissioner approval), and set a two-meetings-per-month schedule through the fair.

• Elected Erin Hill as President by vote.
• Appointed Kelly Stewart as Treasurer (motion carried).
• Approved Erin for website duty (motion carried).
• Approved motion to request split wages for two handymen, pending Commissioner approval (motion carried).
• Approved holding two meetings per month: one at the Fairgrounds and one at the Courthouse, starting July 8 and July 22 (motion carried).

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will discuss a reimbursable agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation for the East Valley Road / Fairgrounds Road intersection project. They will also open sealed bids for roadside mowing and consider a temporary hours increase for a deputy treasurer position. The consent agenda includes multiple fund expenditures and a holiday closure.

• Project Review Reimbursable Agreement with WSDOT for East Valley Road / Fairgrounds Road intersection
• Open Sealed Bids for Roadside Mowing
• Resolution No. 81-26: $27,884.94 from EMS Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Resolution No. 84-26: $25,734.36 from Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• MOU with AFSCME for temporary hours increase for part-time Deputy Treasurer II

The Board unanimously approved a reimbursable agreement with WSDOT for the East Valley Road/Fairgrounds Road intersection project. It also approved a consent agenda including fund expenditures and a holiday closure, and approved an MOU to temporarily increase a part-time Treasurer's office position to 35 hours per week. A sole bid for roadside mowing was opened, and a Fair Board member resigned.

• Approved the regular meeting agenda and consent agenda unanimously.
• Approved Reimbursable Agreement No. J-D1797 with WSDOT for the East Valley Road/Fairgrounds Road intersection.
• Approved the MOU with AFSCME to temporarily increase the part-time Deputy II Treasurer position to 35 hours per week.
• Opened the sole bid from Bush Whackers, LLC for roadside mowing at $82.50 per pass mile (total $56,443.76).
• Approved consent agenda items including fund expenditures and the July 3, 2026 holiday closure.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss appointments for the Upper Grays River Community Forest and Fair Board vacancies. The board is also scheduling a public hearing for an Open Space application for a 5.3-acre parcel.

• Voucher approval for $441,706.28
• Resolution No. 80-26 for $2,172.09 from the Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Public hearing notice for July 7, 2026, regarding Open Space application for Parcel No. 311006-420002 (5.3 acres)
• Appointments to the Upper Grays River Community Forest Public Development Authority Board
• Fair Board resignations and vacancies

The Board approved appointments for the Upper Grays River Community Forest Board and several vacancies on the Fair Board. They also approved a notice of public hearing regarding an Open Space application.

• Approved agenda change for June 16, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution No. 80-26 ($2,172.09) (3-0)
• Appointed Dan Cothren and Sandra Staples Bortner to the Upper Grays River Community Forest Board (3-0)
• Approved Notice of Public Hearing for an Open Space application set for July 7, 2026 (3-0)
• Accepted resignations of Joe Blalock, Becky Thacker, Diane Dyer, and Shelley Gilbert from the Fair Board (3-0)
• Appointed Callista Kukawski to the Fair Board through December 31, 2026 (3-0)
• Appointed Austyn Getman to the Fair Board through December 31, 2026 (3-0)
• Appointed Colleen Coburn to the Fair Board through December 31, 2027 (3-0)

Johnson Park Board

The Johnson Park Board will meet to review summer event plans, including a graduation celebration, Father’s Day lunch, and a summer sewing club. The board will also discuss storage concerns in the cafeteria and other ongoing maintenance items.

• June 12-13, 2026 Graduation celebration
• July 6-8, 2026 Summer Sewing Club
• Storage in Cafeteria
• National Night Out BBQ/Potluck August 9, 2026
• Father’s Day Lunch June 21, 2026

The board scheduled a grounds cleaning day and reviewed volunteer hours. Members agreed to maintain a new janitorial supply checklist and planned a Father's Day lunch.

• Approved spring cleaning day for July 25
• Agreed to maintain janitorial supply checklist layout
• Set Father's Day lunch for 10-2 at $10

Fair Board

The Wahkiakum County Fair Board approved new camping and overnight parking fees as presented by new manager Crystal Baker, with an amendment making the Lions Club booth fee free in exchange for use of their Bingo equipment. The board also voted to allow vendors active in the past three months to keep their regular flea market spots, and approved a motion for Crystal to plan Bald Eagles Day. A motion to ban text-prompt-generated AI in items sold by the fair failed, but the board agreed to add an AI classification to the Premium Book's Art division.

• Approved new camping and overnight parking fees with Lions Club fee amended to free (motion carried)
• Approved motion allowing vendors active in past three months to keep regular flea market spots (motion carried)
• Approved motion for Crystal to plan Bald Eagles Day (motion carried)
• Failed motion to ban text-prompt-generated AI in items sold (motion failed)
• Agreed to add Generative AI classification to Art division in Premium Book and discourage its use elsewhere
• Approved Fair Foundation plaque on restroom they built (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers as presented (motion carried)
• Approved agenda as modified (motion carried)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss professional services agreements for the Employ Wahkiakum program and senior assistance. The meeting includes a call for roadside mowing bids and a report on timber sales from the Department of Natural Resources.

• Voucher approval for $899,091.04
• Resolution No. 79-26 for $1,254.40 from the Emergency Medical Services Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Call for bids for roadside mowing
• Professional Services Agreement with Workforce Southwest Washington for Employ Wahkiakum
• Contract with Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington

The Board of Commissioners approved multiple professional service contracts for Health and Human Services and authorized a letter regarding beach nourishment. They also issued a new call for bids for roadside mowing and corrected a previous motion regarding fairgrounds maintenance funding.

• Approved June 9, 2026 meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution No. 79-26 for $1,254.40 in EMS funds (3-0)
• Approved letter requesting Congressional assistance for East Sunny Sands beach nourishment (3-0)
• Called for bids for roadside mowing to be opened June 23, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved Workforce Southwest Washington contract not to exceed $47,400.00 (3-0)
• Approved Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington contract not to exceed $10,000.00 (3-0)
• Corrected motion for fairgrounds maintenance up to $10,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider license renewals for several local businesses and discuss landscape maintenance contracts. The meeting includes a tentative executive session to evaluate complaints against a public employee.

• Liquor license renewals for Skyline Golf Course, Cathlamet Mini Mart, and Puget Island Gardens
• Marijuana license renewal for Freedom Market Cathlamet, Corp.
• Landscape maintenance contracts with Zack’s Lawn and Property Maintenance and Hartman Landscaping
• Resolution No. 78-26 for $4,888.68 from the Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Voucher approval for $118,551.05

The commissioners unanimously approved using the $10,000 fairgrounds maintenance line item to replace four damaged doors and all locks at the fairgrounds. They also approved landscape maintenance contracts with Zack’s Lawn and Property Maintenance and Hartman Landscaping. Liquor license renewals for three businesses were approved without objection, and a marijuana license renewal was approved despite one objection.

• Approved $10,000 fairgrounds door and lock repairs (unanimous)
• Approved Landscape Maintenance contract with Zack’s Lawn and Property Maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved Landscape Maintenance contract with Hartman Landscaping (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license renewals for Skyline Golf, Cathlamet Mini Mart, and Puget Island Gardens (unanimous)
• Approved Freedom Market Cathlamet marijuana license renewal (1 objection, 2 votes for)
• Approved Resolution No.78-26 to spend $4,888.68 from Electronic Communications Reserve (unanimous)
• Approved Voucher payment of $118,551.05 (unanimous)
• Approved regular meeting agenda and consent agenda (unanimous)

Noxious Weed Control Board

The Noxious Weed Control Board will meet to review aquatic bids and discuss cell phone business. The board will also consider the approval of vouchers and the minutes from the May 4, 2026, meeting.

• Aquatic Bids Update
• Cell phone business
• Approval of vouchers

The Noxious Weed Control Board approved adding Zoom meeting changes to the agenda and approved the May 4, 2026 meeting minutes. The board voted to replace the workplace cell phone with a newer model, to move the July meeting to July 6, 2026, and to approve vouchers totaling $7 74. 79. All motions passed.

• Add Zoom meeting changes to agenda – passed
• Approve May 4, 2026 meeting minutes – passed
• Approve workplace cell phone upgrade – passed
• Move July meeting date to July 6, 2026 – passed
• Approve vouchers $7 74. 79 – passed