September 1, 2026 - Lewis County BOCC Meeting

September 1, 2026 - Lewis County BOCC Meeting The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners held its weekly business meeting on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Commissioners heard public comment, set a September 22 hearing on a franchise renewal for water facilities in county road rights of way, and approved the consent agenda. On deliberation items, the board made appointments to the Veterans' Advisory Board, reappointing Anthony Rogers and appointing Jeremy Schlake as a regular member and Gregory Shadko as a new alternate member, and approved a contract amendment with The Salvation Army supporting homelessness services. In public hearings, the board approved a franchise renewal for View Ranch Water Association and adopted Ordinance 1384, adding a new chapter to county code to address child and dependent adult endangerment involving opioid controlled substances, after hearing testimony from several community members in support. The board also authorized a settlement in ongoing tax litigation with Cascade Hardwoods following an executive session. Use the timestamps below to jump to any part of the meeting: 0:00 Call to order and opening items 5:18 Public comment 12:18 Notice item, Resolution 26-377 13:33 Consent item, Resolution 26-378 13:53 Deliberation items, Resolutions 26-379 and 26-380 17:12 Hearing, Resolution 26-381 19:25 Hearing, Ordinance 1384 34:52 Announcements and new business 35:06 Executive session 40:26 Settlement authorization, Cascade Hardwoods litigation 41:14 Adjournment The BOCC meets most Tuesdays at 10 a.m. in the Historic Courthouse, 351 NW North St., Chehalis. Join in person, on Zoom, or live on YouTube. Agendas and calendar: https://lewiscountywa.gov/offices/com...