Wahkiakum County meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Wahkiakum County Board Approves $20,000 Fair Loan, Road Petition, Firewall Quote

The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $20,000 loan to the County Fair Fund at its Aug. 11 meeting, along with a $844,621.55 voucher payment and several other items. The board also approved a private road petition and a firewall project quote.

Board actions

All actions at the Aug. 11 meeting were approved unanimously, according to the official minutes.

• **$20,000 loan to County Fair Fund** – Approved as part of the consent agenda.
• **$1,720.82 expenditure** for LEOFF medical claims.
• **$844,621.55 voucher payment** – Approved.
• **Private road petition for Conifer Ridge Lane** – Approved.
• **Watchguard Firewall project quote** with More Power Technology Group – Approved.
• **Liquor licenses** – No objections to licenses for WAAG, Skamokawa Resort, and Dollar General.

Other recent meetings

The board also held a regular meeting on Aug. 18, but minutes have not yet been published. The agenda included covered bridge repairs, a public hearing on assuming ownership of Ma'uka Lani Drive, a professional services agreement for a Schraum Road bridge cost estimate, and discussion of an Emergency Management Incident Command Vehicle purchase. A $193,071.81 voucher payment was also on the consent agenda.

The Wahkiakum County Fair Board met Aug. 12 with an agenda that included approval of minutes and vouchers, reports from the fair manager, 4H, and committees, and old and new business. No decisions have been reported.

Coming up

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on Aug. 25. Key items include:

• **Sheriff's Office request** to purchase an Emergency Management Incident Command Vehicle.
• **Healthcare Services Agreement** with Cowlitz Family Health Center.
• **Acceptance of a resignation** from the Johnson Park Board.
• **Resolutions** for $3,000 from the EMS Cumulative Reserve Fund, $307.44 for LEOFF medical claims, $1,250 from the Inter Local Cooperation Fund, and $17,539.15 from the Electronic Communications Fund.
• **Voucher approval** of $78,154.20.

The meeting is open to the public.

Wahkiakum County commissioners approve $646,763 911 services contract; road ownership and fair planning on deck

Wahkiakum County commissioners approved a $646,763 contract for 911 call-taking services at their July 21 meeting, the largest dollar action among recent county government decisions. The unanimous vote on the SECO Basic Service Operating Contract was one of several items cleared by the Board of County Commissioners over the past two weeks.

Board of County Commissioners — July 21

The board voted unanimously on every item before it. In addition to the 911 services contract, commissioners:

• Adopted Resolution No. 90-26, giving department heads flexibility to set office hours.
• Approved a $95,817 State Homeland Security Program Grant Agreement with CRESA.
• Appointed Tom Merz and Marikha DeLaCruz to the Fair Board.
• Approved a bid package for the jail sally port door removal and ventilation project.
• Approved a memorandum of understanding with AFSCME regarding overtime for 35-hour-per-week employees.
• Approved a Tower Lease Agreement with Horizon Tower.
• Directed the Prosecuting Attorney to review a request for the county to assume ownership of Ma'uka Lani Drive.

All votes were unanimous, according to the official minutes.

Board of County Commissioners — July 28 (agenda only)

Commissioners were scheduled to take up several financial and property matters. The agenda listed a resolution of intention and necessity to assume the private road Ma'Uka Lani Drive off Greenwood Road, following up on the July 21 direction to the Prosecuting Attorney. Other agenda items included:

• A liquor license renewal for Sevellia Salazar, dba Duffy's Irish Pub at 3779 West SR-4 in Grays River.
• Voucher approval totaling $118,523.06.
• Resolution No. 91-26 for $3,000.00 from the Emergency Medical Services Cumulative Reserve Fund.
• Resolution No. 93-26 for $1,796.60 from the Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund.

The agenda also included a review of cloud backup service quotes and an executive session on real estate acquisition. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed.

Fair Board — July 22 (agenda only)

The Wahkiakum County Fair Board was scheduled to discuss fair gate prices, hear a Bald Eagles Day report from Audry, and review grounds updates. Other agenda items included a thank-you card and banner, upcoming events, fair garden cleanup, and fair princesses. No new business items were listed. Minutes have not yet been published.

Planning Commission — July 23 (agenda only)

The Wahkiakum County Planning Commission was set to approve minutes from May 28 and June 25, 2026, hold a public comment period, and continue its review of the Comprehensive Plan update, focusing on Elements 6, 7, and 8 (pages 175–221). No other actions were listed. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

• **Noxious Weed Control Board — Monday, Aug. 3:** The board will discuss a Marina Aquatic Treatment debrief, board membership regarding Corbett McMaster, approval of July 6 minutes, and vouchers.
• **Board of County Commissioners — Tuesday, Aug. 4:** Commissioners will review an amendment to the KM Radio Site Tower Lease Agreement, a finance committee report, voucher approval of $479,306.70, and Resolution No. 95-26 for $220.00 from the Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund.

Wahkiakum County approves $934,344 in vouchers, roadside mowing contract

The Wahkiakum County Board of County Commissioners approved $934,344.17 in vouchers and a $56,443.76 roadside mowing contract during its July 7 meeting, the largest financial actions taken in the past two weeks.

Board of County Commissioners — July 7

The board passed all items on a 3-0 vote, according to official minutes. In addition to the voucher approval, the board accepted Bush Whacker's LLC's bid of $56,443.76 for roadside mowing.

The board also approved an Open Space Taxation Agreement for Parcel 311006-420002, adopted Resolution No. 85-26 for the Grays River Flood Control District riprap acquisition, and approved DSHS Program Agreement #2663-69511 for developmental disabilities services. Misty Ortiz was appointed to the Workforce Southwest Washington Board.

The July 7 meeting was adjourned and rescheduled to July 14 at 8:00 a.m. so commissioners could attend the Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments Regional Information Forum Meeting.

Board of County Commissioners — July 14 (agenda only)

Minutes from the July 14 meeting have not yet been published, so the following items were scheduled for action but cannot be confirmed as decided:

• Voucher approval of $187,146.00
• Resolution No. 86-26 authorizing $28,085.73 from the Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund
• Amendments to Fair Board capital project grant agreements for a fair arena groomer and Youth Building doors
• A resolution to renew the six-year EMS levy
• A public works contract for roadside mowing with Bush Whacker's LLC
• A short plat request to convert duplex units into individual condominiums
• Health & Human Services discussion of 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

Fair Board — July 8 (agenda only)

The Fair Board was scheduled to review reports from the Fair Manager and committees, with old business on grounds modifications and rental prices and new business on fair pass pricing, a T-shirt contract and design, and the Fair Foundation. Minutes have not been published.

Coming up

Board of County Commissioners — July 21, 2026: The board will discuss a request for the county to assume ownership of Ma'uka Lani Drive off Greenwood Road, a jail sally port door removal and ventilation project, and contracts for behavioral health funding and 911 services. Voucher approvals totaling $119,904.32 and $134,390.00 are listed, along with Resolution No. 88-26 for $634.22 from the County Properties Cumulative Reserve Fund and Resolution No. 89-26 for $1,250.00 from the Inter Local Cooperation Cumulative Reserve Fund.

Planning Commission — July 23, 2026: The commission will approve its agenda and minutes from May 28 and June 25, hold a public comment period, and continue its review of the Comprehensive Plan update, focusing on Elements 6, 7, and 8 (pages 175–221). No other actions are listed.